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Kevin Patrick Smith (born August 2, 1970) is an American filmmaker, actor, comedian, public speaker, comic book writer, author, and podcaster. He came to prominence with the low-budget comedy film Clerks (1994), which he wrote, directed, co-produced, and acted in as the character Silent Bob of stoner duo Jay and Silent Bob. Jay and Silent Bob also appeared in Smith's later films Mallrats, Chasing Amy, Dogma, Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back, Clerks II and Jay and Silent Bob Reboot, which are set primarily in his home state of New Jersey. While not strictly sequential, the films have crossover plot elements, character references, and a shared canon known as the "View Askewniverse", named after Smith's production company View Askew Productions, which he co-founded with Scott Mosier.
Kevin Smith is an American filmmaker, actor, and podcaster known for his independent comedies and the shared cinematic universe centered on his production company, View Askew.
He is primarily recognized for writing and directing the View Askewniverse films such as Clerks, Mallrats, Chasing Amy, and the Jay and Silent Bob series.
His output is characterized by conversational, character-driven slacker comedies, often featuring interconnected plotlines, pop-culture-heavy dialogue, and his own recurring character, Silent Bob. Find his full filmography on Mood.