Smithers is a

surname In many societies, a surname, family name, or last name is the mostly hereditary portion of one's personal name that indicates one's family. It is typically combined with a given name to form the full name of a person, although several give ...

of English origin. It derives from the Middle English term "smyther", referring to a

metalsmith A metalsmith or simply smith is a craftsperson fashioning useful items (for example, tools, kitchenware, tableware, jewelry, armor and weapons) out of various metals. Smithing is one of the oldest list of metalworking occupations, metalworking o ...

, and is thus related to the common occupational surname

Smith Smith may refer to: People and fictional characters * Metalsmith, or simply smith, a craftsman fashioning tools or works of art out of various metals * Smith (given name) * Smith (surname), a family name originating in England ** List of people ...

. The name Smither is related.

People

* Alan Smithers (born 1938), English educationalist *Sir Alfred Waldron Smithers (1850–1924), British financier and parliamentarian, after whom the town of

Smithers, British Columbia Smithers is a town in northwestern British Columbia, approximately halfway between Prince George, British Columbia, Prince George and Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Prince Rupert. With a population of 5,378 in 2021, Smithers provides service cove ...

was named. *

Collier Twentyman Smithers Collier Twentyman Smithers (1867 – 7 December 1943) was a portrait, figure and rustic painter. He was born in Buenos Aires, the son of Arthur Edward Smithers, a banker. In 1892 Smithers was living at 5 Primrose Hill Studios off Fitzroy Road, ...

(1867–1943), painter *

Don Smithers Don LeRoy Smithers (born February 17, 1933) is an American music historian and performer on natural trumpet and cornetto. He is a pioneer for the revival of the authentic, uncompromised natural trumpet. Biography After studying at Hofstra Univers ...

(born 1933), music historian and musician *

Jan Smithers Jan Smithers (born July 3, 1949) is an American former actress, model and singer. She is best known for playing Bailey Quarters on the CBS sitcom ''WKRP in Cincinnati'' (1978–1982). Early life Smithers grew up in a middle-class family in W ...

(born 1949), American actress best known for her role in ''

WKRP in Cincinnati ''WKRP in Cincinnati'' is an American sitcom television series about the misadventures of the staff of a struggling fictional AM radio station in Cincinnati, Ohio. The show was created by Hugh Wilson. It was based upon his experiences obs ...

'' *

Joy Smithers Joy Smithers (born 15 July 1963) is an Australian actress, best known for her acting performances on television, and her role as a television news presenter, such as with MTV Australia in the late 1980s. Her credits include: '' All The Way' ...

(born 1963), Australian actress *

Leonard Smithers Leonard Charles Smithers (19 December 1861 – 19 December 1907) was a London bookseller and publisher associated with the Decadent movement of the late 19th century. Biography Born in Sheffield, England, Smithers worked as a solicitor after ...

(1861–1907), English publisher and translator * Nathaniel B. Smithers (1818–1896), American lawyer and politician *Sir

Peter Smithers Sir Peter Henry Berry Otway Smithers (9 December 1913 – 8 June 2006) was a United Kingdom Conservative Party politician. He was Member of Parliament for Winchester for 14 years, and a junior Minister in the early 1960s. He also served as Se ...

(1913–2006), British politician * Reay Smithers (1907–1987), South African zoologist *Sir

Waldron Smithers Sir Waldron Smithers (5 October 1880 – 9 December 1954) was a Conservative Party politician in the United Kingdom. He was a member of Parliament for more than 30 years and an active anti-communist. Early life and family Smithers was educated ...

(1880–1954), British politician, son of Sir Alfred Waldron Smithers *

William Smithers William Smithers (born July 10, 1927) is an American actor, perhaps best known for his recurring role as Jeremy Wendell in the television series ''Dallas''. He appeared in the series in 1981 and from 1984 to 1989. Early life and career Smith ...

(born 1927), American actor

Fictional characters

Waylon Smithers Waylon J. Smithers Jr., usually referred to as Mr. Smithers, or simply Smithers, is a recurring character in the animated sitcom ''The Simpsons'', voiced by Harry Shearer. His first appearance was in the episode of " Homer's Odyssey", although ...

, Mr. Burns' assistant in ''The Simpsons'' *

Smithers Smithers is a surname of English origin. It derives from the Middle English term "smyther", referring to a metalsmith, and is thus related to the common occupational surname Smith. The name Smither is related. People * Alan Smithers (born 1938) ...

, one of Q's assistants in two ''James Bond'' films * Samuel Smithers, also known as

Plantman Plantman is the name of two supervillains appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics: Samuel Smithers (created by Stan Lee, Joe Carter, and Dick Ayers) and Paul (created by Nick Spencer and Ramon Rosanas), both with the ability ...

, a supervillain in the Marvel Comics Universe * Derek Smithers, a character in the ''Alex Rider'' series * Will Smithers, a minor character in ''

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy ''The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy'' is a Science fiction comedy, comedy science fiction franchise created by Douglas Adams. Originally a The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (radio series), radio sitcom broadcast over two series on BBC ...

'' * Smithers,

Hiram Lodge Hiram P. Lodge is a fictional character in the Archie Comics series. He is a father to the series' protagonist, Veronica Lodge and a husband to her mother, Hermione Lodge. He is the owner and CEO of his own multi-billion dollar conglomerate, ...

's butler in Archie Comics * Charlie Smithers, the contestant played by Ronnie Corbett in the spoof version of ''

Mastermind Mastermind, Master Mind or The Mastermind may refer to: Fictional characters * Mastermind (Jason Wyngarde), a fictional supervillain in Marvel Comics, a title also held by his daughters: ** Martinique Jason, the first daughter and successor of the ...

'' by the ''Two Ronnies''

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