About Jean Smith
Born 1959. Jean Smith is a Canadian film director, singer and novelist.
Writing As a writer of creative fiction, Smith has two published novels. She is a two-time recipient of Canada Council for the Arts awards for creative fiction (2000, 2007) and received a British Columbia Arts Council grant in 2000.
Her debut novel, I Can Hear Me Fine, was published in 1993 by Get To The Point Editions and distributed by Arsenal Pulp Press. This was followed by The Ghost of Understanding (Arsenal Pulp Press, 1998), which incorporates lyrics from several Mecca Normal albums. Painting daily, she sells the 11x14" acrylic works on Facebook for US$100, a model that has generated widespread coverage for its accessible DIY approach.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Jean Smith's
Frequently asked questions
Who is Jean Smith?
Canadian musician
When was Jean Smith born?
Jean Smith was born on 1 August 1959 in Vancouver.
What is Jean Smith's occupation?
Jean Smith is a film director, singer and novelist.
What nationality is Jean Smith?
Jean Smith is Canadian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jean Smith (singer)
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jean Smith. https://biography.guide/jean-smith/
MLA: "Jean Smith." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jean-smith/.
Chicago: "Jean Smith." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jean-smith/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-26 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:15 UTC