She still gets recognized by fans as "Meg Penny" from The Blob (1988), and loves it.
Shawnee Smith Detailed Biography -
Smith has been acting for the better portion of her life in theater, television, and film. This talented chameleon has the ability to portray the sweet innocent daughter in WHO'S HARRY CRUMB?, with the late John Candy to the role of a young teenager innocently preparing for high school graduation and motherhood in Carl Reiner's SUMMER SCHOOL. Smith has worked with respected directors such as Rob Reiner in TOMMY RISPOLI, George Hickenlooper's in THE LOW LIFE and DOGTOWN. Smith's incredible bar-seduction scene with Nicholas Cage in LEAVING LAS VEGAS shows what this young actress can do with any role. Her other films include Disney's ARMAGEDDON, Trimark's CARNIVAL OF SOULS, director John Houston's ANNIE, Michael Cimino's DESPERATE HOURS, and Tri-Star's THE BLOB. Her performance in Stephen King's THE STAND, stood out among an all-star cast.
