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
Cast Credits
The Road to Ruane
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2024
Heaven Adores You
Character: Self (archive footage)
MOVIE • 2014
Searching for Elliott Smith
Character: Self (archive footage)
MOVIE • 2009
Elliott's Suicide
Character: Self (archive footage)
MOVIE • 2007
Elliott Smith - Olympia, Washington
Character:
MOVIE • 2004
Elliott Smith live at Redfest
Character: Himself
MOVIE • 2003
Southlander: Diary of a Desperate Musician
Character: Bus Driver
MOVIE • 2001
Elliott Smith: Live at Bumbershoot Festival 2000
Character: Self - Vocals, Guitar
MOVIE • 2000
The Jon Brion Show
Character: Himself
MOVIE • 1999
Strange Parallel
Character: Self
MOVIE • 1998
Lucky Three: An Elliott Smith Portrait
Character: Self
MOVIE • 1997
Untitled Modest Mouse Documentary
Character: Himself
MOVIE • 1997
Saturday Night Live
Character: Self - Musical Guest
TV • 1975
The Oscars
Character: Self
TV • 1953
Elliott Smith Live at the Steamboat
Character: Self
MOVIE • TBA
Crew
Crew Credits
Heaven Adores You
Role: Songs
MOVIE • 2014
Elliott's Suicide
Role: Songs
MOVIE • 2007
Thumbsucker
Role: Songs
MOVIE • 2005
Paperboys
Role: Songs
MOVIE • 2001
Elliott Smith: Live at Bumbershoot Festival 2000
Role: Songs
MOVIE • 2000
Strange Parallel
Role: Music
MOVIE • 1998
Good Will Hunting
Role: Songs
MOVIE • 1997
Lucky Three: An Elliott Smith Portrait
Role: Sound Recordist
MOVIE • 1997
Lucky Three: An Elliott Smith Portrait
Role: Editor
MOVIE • 1997