Alec Dow Smight is an American film editor and

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born on August 30, 1959, in

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. He was a producer and director on the successful series '' CSI: Crime Scene Investigation'' and has directed two episodes of its spin-off '' CSI: Cyber''. Son of the well-known television and film director

Jack Smight John Ronald Smight (March 9, 1925 – September 1, 2003) was an American theatre and film director. His film credits include '' Harper'' (1966), '' No Way to Treat a Lady'' (1968), '' Airport 1975'' (1974), '' Midway'' (1976), and '' Fast Brea ...

, his editing work includes ''

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'', numerous television pilots, ''

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'', and '' L.A. Law''.

Career

In 2006 Smight segued into directing which also acted as his "CSI" debut with "The Unusual Suspect" which premiered on March 30, 2006. His second CSI episode "Burn Out" aired November 2, 2006. In July 2013 it was confirmed that he would direct the 300th episode of CSI titled "Frame by Frame" which aired on October 23, 2013. During CSI's run Smight directed forty-two episodes of ''CSI'', with his last being Season 15's "The End Game”". He directed two episodes in the second season of ''CSI: Cyber'' and an episode in the first season of Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders which stars former '' CSI: NY'' actor

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Filmography

Personal life

Born in New York City, Smight is the Son of television Director Jack Smight and actress Joyce Smight. Smight currently lives in California with his wife and three children.

Awards

Smight has been nominated for three prime time Emmys, and three A.C.E. awards.

References

External links

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