Charles Martin Smith
ABOUT CHARLES MARTIN SMITH
He gained fame for his acting roles in American Graffiti and The Untouchables , and directed films like The Snow Walker. His roles in Starman and Never Cry Wolf bolstered his fame.
He was discovered by a talent agent while acting in a school production of Man of La Mancha.
He auditioned for the role of Luke Skywalker in the first Star Wars film.
His father, Frank Smith, was a cartoonist and animator.
He played the role of Terry The Toad Fields in 1973's American Graffiti, which was directed by future Star Wars director George Lucas .