 Kerr Smith stars as Jack McPhee, a complex teenager whose mysterious family life unfolded over last season. After wooing and finally winning Joey's heart following her first break-up with Dawson, Jack in turn disappoints her when a series of events leads him to question his sexuality. Unfortunately, his father is not accepting of Jack's situation, causing further strife in his already shattered family. Smith recently wrapped production on new Line's "Flight 180," from the producers of "American Pie," which is scheduled for a February 2001 release. He also stars in the improvisational comedy, "Kiss and Tell," where he plays an arrogant womanizer in the film that launched the 1999 Hollywood Film Festival, and in the romantic comedy "Hit and Runway," which received excellent reviews at several film festivals during this past year.
Smith is best remembered for his portrayal of Ryder Hughes on the CBS daytime drama "As the World Turns." In 1996, his outstanding performance earned him a Best New Actor Award from Soap Opera Magazine.
Smith grew up in the Philadelphia suburb of Exton, Pennsylvania, where his competitive nature propelled him to excel in baseball, snow skiing, and student politics, first as class president and then as school president. His first dramatic performance was as Sir Edward Ramsey in his high school production of "The King and I."
After high school, Smith followed his father's advice by earning an undergraduate degree in "something sensible" -- Business Administration (Finance & Accounting) -- from The University of Vermont. As a Kappa Sigma, Chief Justice of the Greek Judicial Board and a member of the ski patrol in Stowe, Vermont, Smith's college days were "very social," by his own admission. After graduation, Smith returned to Exton to start a business marketing firm with his father, but realizing that he "hated the selling aspect, but loved making the presentations," it was time to become an actor.
Smith's first acting job, as an extra in "Twelve Monkeys" with Bruce Willis, came immediately. His first commercial came soon after. He sold his beloved Bronco II, moved to New York City and landed a part on "As the World Turns" within a few months.
A self-taught pianist, Smith enjoys writing music and is also completing a screenplay about a college incident when not at work on DAWSON'S CREEK.
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