Elliott Smith
Born: 1969-08-06 in Omaha - Nebraska - USA
Died: 2003-10-21
Known For: Sound
Biography
Steven Paul "Elliott" Smith (August 6, 1969 – October 21, 2003) was an American singer, songwriter, and musician. Smith was born in Omaha, Nebraska, raised primarily in Texas, and lived for much of his life in Portland, Oregon, where he first gained popularity. Smith's primary instrument was the guitar, though he was also proficient with piano, clarinet, bass guitar, drums, and harmonica. Smith had a distinctive vocal style, characterized by his "whispery, spiderweb-thin delivery", and used multi-tracking to create vocal layers, textures, and harmonies. Smith died on October 21, 2003 at the age of 34 from two stab wounds to the chest. A possible suicide note, written on a Post-it note, read: "I'm so sorry—love, Elliott. God forgive me."
Filmography
2024
- The Road to Ruane as Self
2014
- Heaven Adores You as Self (archive footage)
2009
- Searching for Elliott Smith as Self (archive footage)
2007
- Elliott's Suicide as Self (archive footage)
2005
- Thumbsucker ... (Songs)
2003
- Elliott Smith live at Redfest as Himself
2001
- Paperboys ... (Songs)
- Southlander: Diary of a Desperate Musician as Bus Driver
2000
- Elliott Smith: Live at Bumbershoot Festival 2000 as Self - Vocals, Guitar
1999
- The Jon Brion Show as Himself
1998
- Strange Parallel as Self
1997
- Good Will Hunting ... (Songs)
- Lucky Three: An Elliott Smith Portrait as Self
- Untitled Modest Mouse Documentary as Himself
1975
- Saturday Night Live as Self - Musical Guest
1953
- The Oscars as Self