Elliott Smith
- Known for
- Sound
- Born
- August 6, 1969
- Died
- October 21, 2003
- Birthplace
- Omaha - Nebraska - USA
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
The Road to Ruane 2024
as Self
Heaven Adores You 2014
as Self (archive footage), Songs
Searching for Elliott Smith 2009
as Self (archive footage)
Elliott's Suicide 2007
as Self (archive footage), Songs
Thumbsucker 2005
Songs
Elliott Smith: Olympia, Washington 2004
Actor
Elliott Smith: Live at Redfest 2003
as Himself
- Elliott Smith: Live at the Steamboat
Elliott Smith: Live at the Steamboat 2003
as Self
Paperboys 2001
Songs
Southlander: Diary of a Desperate Musician 2001
as Bus Driver
Elliott Smith: Live at Bumbershoot Festival 2000 2000
as Self - Vocals, Guitar, Songs
Elliott Smith: Live at Fuji Rock 2000
Actor
Elliott Smith: Live at the Yo Yo a Go Go Festival 1999
Actor
Strange Parallel 1998
as Self, Music
Good Will Hunting 1997
Songs
Lucky Three: An Elliott Smith Portrait 1997
as Self, Sound Recordist, Editor
Untitled Modest Mouse Documentary 1997
as Himself
Credits from TMDB.