Kurtwood Smith
PMP Network Presents
Kurtwood Smith, known for his role as Red Forman on 'That '70s Show,' joins Mark to discuss his work. He shares insights into his character and the popular television series.
Kurtwood Smith
About Kurtwood Smith
Kurtwood Smith is an American actor born in New Lisbon, Wisconsin, best known for playing Red Forman on That '70s Show from 1998 to 2006. His film work includes memorable roles as the villain Clarence Boddicker in RoboCop and Neil's father in Dead Poets Society. Smith has appeared in multiple Star Trek productions across four different characters and earned three Drama-Logue Awards for stage performances.
In this interview
- Discusses his role as Red Forman on That '70s Show
- Mentions being at the Derby during the interview
- Talks about playing the dad in the Forman family
“I'm good. I'm in the Louisville at the Derby.”— Kurtwood Smith, in this interview
Since this interview
Smith reprised his iconic role as Red Forman in the sequel series That '90s Show in 2023-2024. He continued voice acting work, including roles in Star Trek: Lower Decks, Monsters at Work, and a 2025 episode of The Simpsons.


