Forrie J. Smith is a 65-year-old American stunt performer, actor, Rodeo Rider, and entrepreneur. He is popularly known for his roles in Rambo III (1998), Yellowstone (2018), 2 Guns (2013), Transamerica (2005), and Just Getting Started (2017).
Beyond acting, the Montana-born is an entrepreneur who owns a couple of businesses that have amassed him an estimated net worth of over $1 million. Also, the rodeo rider is a social worker, grandfather, and lover of animals.
Compelling Facts About Forrie J. Smith
1. The Actor Was Born and Raised in Montana
Forrie Jordan Smith was born on March 8, 1959, in Helena Montana where he was raised by his parents on his grandparent’s ranch.
At the age of 6, he discovered his love for stunts due to a fall he had from a horse while riding. Two years later, he began participating in Rodeos – an equestrian competition where cattle or horses are used for sports.
By 11, Smith became good with riding horses and continued rodeo competition that dealt with skills like flanking, loading, and riding which he learned under Pat Linger and Stevey Loney who helped him out.
He had his basic education in school in the neighborhood.
2. The 65-year-old is Married
According to reports and his social media pages, Smith is married, although, information about his wife and children is not apparent to the public as the actor keeps a low profile about his immediate family members.
In relation to this, he is not only a father but a grandfather who has two female grandchildren. He posted a picture of himself and his grandchildren celebrating the win of the oldest grandaughter’s first dance competition.
3. His Stunting Skills Made a Way to His Acting Career
Smith’s performance in his rodeos paved way for him that got him into the film industry in the 1980s. He took a guest role as a stuntman in the remake of the film Stagecoach in 1986 and in 1987, he was advised to take acting lessons so he enrolled at Lawrence Parks for acting lessons. Later that year, Forrie had his professional debut in the film, Desperado.
Subsequently, he was an animal wrangler for films like The Kid, Hell or High Water, Los Locos, and 2 Guns which led him to other roles in films and television series.
In addition, his growth in his career has pulled him a nominee for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble Drama Series at Screen Actors Guild (SAGS) Awards in 2022.
He has appeared in films and T.V Series like:
- Yellowstone (2018)
- Just Getting Started (2017)
- 7 Mummies (2005)
- Transamerica (2005)
- Dance With The Devil (1997)
- Gunsmoke One Man’s Justice (1994)
- Blind Justice (1994)
- Tombstone (1993)
- The Vagrant 1992)
- Rambo III (1988)
4. Asides from Acting, Smith Is Also an Entrepreneur
The talented rider is also an entrepreneur who owns a whiskey business in collaboration with Oak and Eden.
The Oak and Eden cowboy coffee bourbon is an infusion of coffee and whiskey that he has made with cowboys in mind.
5. The Montana- Born Owns a Ranch in Mexico
Smith owns a ranch in San Acacia, New Mexico. On several occasions, he shared a picture of his home which happens to be his ranch.
6. He is Still into Rodeo Riding
With an early start in Rodeo Riding, Forrie still rides and enjoys it despite his age. He has been a rider for over 25 years. He was riding the rodeo and earning money which helped him to get a role in the TV series Yellowstone.
His time is spent on wrangling and hauling horses and does not intend to slow down; as long as he can stick his feet in the stirrup, he will always ride and act in movies.
7. The Cow Boy Has an Estimated Net Worth to be Above $1 million
Forrie Smith’s net worth is estimated to be $ 1 million from his career as an actor, Rodeo rider, and entrepreneur.
Although, he has not confirmed his exact earnings from his career based on an average salary of a professional actor in the united states he earns $56,641 yearly and an average salary of a competitive equestrian should be about $197,457 yearly in Mexico.
Still in relation to his earnings, he owns a ranch and a whiskey business that earns him a reasonable amount of cash. While it will be difficult to know the exact amount he earns, ranchers in the US make average earnings of $108,173 which may amount to Smith’s net worth.
8. The Rancher is a Social Worker
For smith, Charity is one thing he has adopted for a very long time now. The actor has been engaged in several charity works and has been advocating so hard to give back to the community.
Together with other Yellowstone stars, Smith was in Forth Worth where they supported in raising funds at the cutting horse event to support patients fighting cancer.
Also, he has been donating from his Bourbon Coffee drink sales to the Shriner hospitals to the children in the hospital. In addition, he has been at a charity event of Cowboys Helping Cowboys.
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9. The Yellowstone Actor Forfeited an Award Show Due to Covid19 Protocols
The star forfeited attending the SAGS Awards because he wasn’t vaccinated. On his social media page, he apologized to his fans for this reason.
Moreso, he has not received any vaccination since he was a kid and does not intend to get one. He said he doesn’t vaccinate his dogs and horses and will prefer to continue with his belief without offending anyone.
10. He is an Avid lover of Animals
Right from childhood, his love for animals grew deeper as he shares a bond with them. Catering for his cows, Horses, and dogs, Forrie shares a bond with the animals on his ranch and whenever he finds himself home he loves to pet his dog, saddle his horses, and feed his cows.
