LaneSmithwasbornonApril29,1936inMemphis,Tennessee,USAasWalterLaneSmith.Hewasanactor,knownforLois&Clark:TheNewAdventuresofSuperman(1993),MyCousinVinny(1992)andTheMightyDucks(1992).HewasmarriedtoDebbieBenedictandSydneeBalaber.HediedonJune13,2005inNorthridge,California,USA.