About Kerry Smith
Lived 1953 – 2011 (aged 58). Kerry Smith was a New Zealand actor and presenter.
Kerry Lois Smith (29 March 1953 – 20 April 2011) was a New Zealand actor and broadcaster. Between 1978 and 1989, she co-presented the "Top Marks" breakfast show on 89FM in Auckland. She was a presenter on the radio station The Breeze from 2006 to 2011. She was also a presenter for Radio Pacific and Radio Live. On television, she was known for her role as Magda in the 1980s drama series Gloss. She also worked as a television announcer and weather presenter, and was the host of home improvement show Changing Rooms. Smith died on 20 April 2011 following a battle with melanoma.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Kerry Smith?
New Zealand actor and broadcaster (1953–2011)
When was Kerry Smith born?
Kerry Smith was born on 29 March 1953 in New Zealand.
When did Kerry Smith die?
Kerry Smith died on 20 April 2011 in New Zealand.
What was Kerry Smith's occupation?
Kerry Smith was an actor and presenter.
What nationality was Kerry Smith?
Kerry Smith was New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Kerry Smith. https://biography.guide/kerry-smith/
MLA: "Kerry Smith." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/kerry-smith/.
Chicago: "Kerry Smith." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/kerry-smith/.
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