BRANDON SMITH
08/13/1952 - 10/27/2023
Houston actor, Brandon Smith, passed away peacefully on October 27th with his wife of 34 years by his side.
Brandon was born on August 13th, 1952, to parents Thaddeus Smith Jr. and Chris Wilson and was raised on a ranch near Barker/ Katy along with brothers 'Dutch' and 'Bo'. At the age of nine he served an internship under Nina Vance at the 'old' Alley Theatre and went on to train at the East 15 Acting School in London, England; the Old Vic Theatre School in Bristol, England; and the Jacques Lecoq School of Mime and Theatre in Paris, France.
Brandon was a professional actor his entire career and appeared in over 100 film and television projects and acted in or directed over 300 plays. He was also a gifted teacher and taught and inspired many. Although he worked throughout the US, England, Australia and Canada he was always proud to call Texas home.
Brandon is survived by his wife Kate Revnell-Smith, son Theo Wardley-Cresser (husband Marc), daughter Tempest Miskell (husband Billy and grandson Liam), and son Thaddeus Smith. He is also survived by big brother Thaddeus 'Bo' Smith III (wife Josanna, their daughters Melani and Rachell, and granddaughter Brynlie Chesnut), his UK family, brother Will Smith (daughters Isobelle and Billie) and sister Kelly Smith, and a wealth of extended family and friends in the US and abroad. He is predeceased by both parents, brother Christopher 'Dutch' Smith and his beloved stepfather Jim Jeter. His family would like to offer our sincerest gratitude to all the staff at UTMB Galveston and Choice Hospice for their grace and kindness. A celebration of Brandon's life will be held at a later time. His care has been entrusted to Claire Brothers Funeral Home, 7901 Hillcroft St., Houston, Texas 77081.

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Published by Houston Chronicle on Nov. 5, 2023.

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44 Entries

John Outtrim

February 12, 2025

I happened upon this obit just today. I am very sorry to see of Brandon's passing. He was my first film acting coach and I actually got my SAG card doing a scene with him I a movie shot in Louisiana. We had quite a few laughs and I learned much about acting from him.. My condolences to Kate and his kids. Rest in peace my friend.

Jan Spiller Ravenhill

December 27, 2024

I always thought Brandon was a really nice and talented guy. Knew him home room, & mixed chorus in high school. I am so glad that he lived a full life doing what he loved and had a family that loved him. Jan Spiller Ravenhill

Francie Mendenhall

September 9, 2024

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September 9, 2024

More memories

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Francie Mendenhall

September 9, 2024

Years of memories~

Tony Naumann

August 27, 2024

My most sincere condolences to Kate, Tempest, and Thaddeus. Brandon was like a brother to me and we will miss him dearly, with great memories.

david hillendahl

June 13, 2024

So sad you have left us Brandon. I know you and mom are working together on a heavenly production. Best memories forever.

David Hillendahl

Stacy Parker

May 15, 2024

He had a calling in his life. Just like I had a calling. I was his RN 7 days a week for 14 days straight before I finally needed a break. If I had not taken that break his infection might have healed without surgery. I loved him! I prayed he would call on Jesus as he died and he knew it because I told him. He was thankful and gifted. I too loved him Kate just in a different way. He was such a kind and giving man but he would cuss ya out if you were hurting him. The cussing was never at me directly but I actually learned a few new cuss words. You have my deepest sympathy Ms. Kate. May God show you the way. Bless you my dear sister.
Love,
Stacy Kunetka now Parker.
PS I married that bearded man. Now and forever we are one till death parts us! Give me a call when ya time seven 1three59two two 3 5 and again five. Thank you!

Adrianne Maschio

February 29, 2024

Dear Kate and family, I was so shocked and saddened to hear about Brandon´s passing! As you know I adored Brandon and thought of him like a little brother. I was sorry to have lost our connection the last couple of years. I do not do Facebook or X so I often am out touch in that way. So grateful that you Kate were with him at the end.! Much much love Adrianne 508-3531213

Francie Mendenhall

January 5, 2024

One more from our yearbook

Francie Mendenhall

January 5, 2024

Brandon is forever in my heart. What a wonderful, joyful person and sorely missed. I have a few pictures from High School I'd like to add! Francie Mendenhall

Georges F Massot Jr.

January 4, 2024

I remember standing in line for homeroom outside the shacks at Lanier and up walks Brandon, with his hair dyed blond. He said it was for his character in a play. That was when I first realized who he would become. He played alto and I the tenor sax, we jammed at a schoolmates house on weekends, and participated in stage band. We got along great all through Lamar, he was always kind and thoughtful. What an interesting guy, he will be missed. Rest in peace Brandon.

Jan Gonzales

January 1, 2024

Brandon was an awesome person that I had the pleasure of knowing. I just read of his passing and send my condolences to his family and friends. Rest easy Brandon. See you on the other side

Francie Mendenhall

December 1, 2023

How much I miss my dear friend Brandon Smith who I´ve known since we were young teenagers. We worked together, schooled together and became dear friends for life. Always full of energy, deep thought and humor, Brandon was a first-rate actor, teacher and director. His commitment to the craft is unsurpassed and he is sorely missed. Only time will heal. I send my deepest sympathy to his family and many friends. I´ll see you beyond the veil my dear~

Paul Marks

November 28, 2023

Wow...what a shock! Brandon was a family friend as my Mother was an actress who knew his mother well and Brandon in the early days of his acting career. Brandon lived in my house in Houston after I moved away until I was able to sell it and he sent me an autographed photo which I have displayed on the wall of my office for over two decades. A great talent and a wonderful person who will be dearly missed.

Gary Wood

November 27, 2023

Brilliant, warm, generous, hilarious. I was honored to be Brandon's friend and I was always awe-struck by his tremendous talent. I have many fond memories of Actors Theatre of Houston and get togethers with Brandon and Kate and their family. RIP.

David haynes

November 26, 2023

Brandon was a gifted actor and teacher a friend who countless of us and just a wonderful person. He was larger than Life and he loved life and everyone was his friend. I would love to know when y´all plan a celebration of life service cause I would hate to miss it.

Byron Taylor Barnes

November 15, 2023

Brandon sat next to me in the Lamar Chorus and I have kept up with him through his movies and live theater. When I saw him perform at the Alley Theater (A Lie of the Mind) I was totally blown away by his powerful acting which stunned the audience and made me realize how great he was. A great performer and a great person. He always joked that he would eventually replace Gene Hackman. He will be missed.

Robert Taylor

November 14, 2023

Yikes! The perils of language. I didn't make clear in my previous comment that my distance from Brandon in high school had nothing to do with him, everything to do with my failing health, which was invisible, and which resulted in my avoidance of everyone in high school. Brandon was a remarkably kind and gentlemanly man, always. His death shocked and saddened me. If you wish to edit my previous tribute to him with parts of this, please do.

Patty Johnson

November 14, 2023

Brandon was supremely talented and he made drama a "cool" thing at Lamar High School. I'm extending my deepest sympathy to his family.

Robert Taylor

November 14, 2023

I remember Brandon very well. He was a lovely fellow. Once, in 1966 or 1967, I saw him in a matinee performance at the old Alley Theatre, on Berry St. It was arena theatre, with not a bad seat in the place. I was seated on the front row. Brandon spotted me. At 14, he was already such a skilled actor, he was able to give me a subtle nod, "Hello," without anyone else's noticing. I wish I had gotten to know Brandon better, but by the time we were in high school, the adverse effects of the traumatic brain injury I'd gotten in the bombing at Poe School, in 1959, were beginning to catch up with me, and I wasn't fit company, intellectually or emotionally, for anyone. My inability to get to know Brandon better was yet one more loss which the TBI imposed on me, and one which I've been feeling keenly in the half hour since Jon sent out the obituary.

Don Brady

November 10, 2023

My thoughts and prayers go to all family and friends. I will always treasure Brandon and our lively conversations.
Don Brady

Hilary Fields

November 6, 2023

Rest in Peace, dear friend. My deepest sympathies to Kate and family.
I feel so fortunate to have counted Brandon as a friend for so many years because Brandon was "a friend indeed."
I always thought Brandon was the most stand up guy I ever knew. In addition to being the fun, funny, wildly talented, witty, always smiling, always full of infectious energy, handsome man that he was, he was also amazingly kind and generous. Whether he was mentoring young actors or helping out a friend in need, he gave of his time, energy and means unhesitatingly. I will never forget Brandon´s many kindnesses to Ricky Carlson and to me after Ricky´s death.
He was a rare gift and will be missed by all who ever knew him.

Carolyn Bradley Gard

November 6, 2023

I met Brandon in the Seventies when I was a student at his mom's Studio VII theater school at Houston Music Theater in the round. Brandon was quite the ladies man. He was very handsome with a huge personality. Later on I would see him sometimes in movies. One day my husband & I were at the movies, & a preview came on for the remake of the Alamo. There was Brandon standing next to Billy Bob Thornton. I hollered out "That's Brandon Smith!! I know him!!
I am so sad & sorry that Brandon has left us. My sincerest condolences to his family.

Sweetie Marbury

November 5, 2023

I´m crushed to learn that Brandon left us . I was his drama teacher at Lamar High School. Over the years I would return to Houston and he´d invite me to his shows. My heart hurts for his family. He was surrounded by love and that will give peace to all .
Sweetie Marbury
Mrs. Pipkin

Jon Jenett

November 5, 2023

Sending our love and prayers to your family - I was a classmate of Brandon's at Lamar, and enjoyed many supporting roles with him in drama productions. A wonderful person and so talented. I'm sure many of our Lamar classmates would welcome the opportunity to honor him and your family - please let me know of any plans and I can email to our classmates. Very much love and good prayers, Jon Jenett

Cheri

November 5, 2023

May you rest in peace my dear, dear friend. I will always remember the great times we had, so many throughout our lives. Starting at Lanier Jr. High, going on dates in your mom's Cadillac. Forever in my heart, thankful to have had you in my life for so many years. Rest in the arms of the Lord Brandon. You were a wonderful person, and will be missed by so many...

Tonya Rainey Anderson

November 4, 2023

Friends since high school, way before he was "famous". What fun we had at Lamar. You always made me laugh, friend. You will be missed and always remembered.

Allison Marich

November 4, 2023

From the days of the Houston Theatre Center, where Brandon was directed by my mom and appeared with her in HTC productions, through his time at the Alley, where I was fortunate enough to work as an actor, Brandon always "set the bar" very high; someone who inspired others to always give everything they had to their craft. To this day, the best production I have ever seen at the Alley Theatre was A Lie of the Mind. What a show! What a cast! Jeff Bennett, Bettye Fitzpatrick, Sarah Hill, Annalee Jefferies, Greg Keane(Williams) Charles Krohn, Marietta Marich and Brandon Smith. They were all brilliant! But Brandon was electrifying!!!! I often reflect on his performance and will never forget it! He gave everyting to his work and was always kind to me and so damn funny!! RIP "sweet prince." I am sending peace, love and strength to all of his family.

Susan Welby

November 3, 2023

I was lucky to work as a young actor at the Alley Theatre in the eighties. It was a privilege to see Brandon Smith work onstage. I am grateful to have known him. He was a bright light. Wishing each of you love and comfort as you process Brandon's passing. May he rest in beautiful light and peace. He gave much in his life.

joey berner

November 2, 2023

I never worked with Brandon but he was a very talented actor and a really nice guy. The Houston theater community will miss him greatly.

Linda Kane and Cheryl Sevin

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Jay Brock

November 2, 2023

It was a privilege to get to know Brandon and the rest of his wonderful family. The times I spent with them will always be cherished memories. Brandon was one of the most generous, talented and friendly people I´ve even known. My most sincere condolences to the rest of the family.

Jeff bennett

November 2, 2023

Rest in Peace, Brandon. From the age of 16, I learned so much from you and will always be grateful for your teachings and the memories we shared onstage and off. I love you and will miss you dearly, my brother.
Love and peace,

Jeff

Carol Hickle Samuel

November 1, 2023

Brandon was a big brother to me and someone I knew since the day I was born. He was kind, supportive, loving and funny. My life was better with him in it.

Tiffany Grant

November 1, 2023

I just learned that Brandon has left us. I´m heartbroken at this news. He was a wonderful mentor and a friend. I´m so grateful for having known him. My heart goes out to his children and grandchildren. He have so much joy, love and entertainment to the world. May he rest in peace.

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