Curt Smith is a British musician best known for playing Lead vocals / Co-writer for the song Mad World.
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Best Known For:The song Mad World
Breakthrough:Success of Tears for Fears debut album The Hurting and hit singles in 1983
10 Quick Facts About Curt Smith
- Full Name: Curt Smith
- Nationality: British
- Profession: Entertainer
- Known For: The song Mad World
- Place of Birth: Bath, Somerset
- Birth Year: 1961
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Laura Frances Pennington
- Specialization: Musician / Singer
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M
Curt Smith Age
Curt Smith is about 65 years old as of 2026. Curt Smith was born in 1961.
Curt Smith Height
Curt Smith stands at a height of 5 feet 8 inches. This is approximately 173 cm.
Curt Smith Weight
Curt Smith weighs around 70 kilograms. This is approximately 154 lbs.
Career & Work
Curt Smith's career includes acting and entertainment roles with Tears for Fears.
Organization: Tears for Fears
Role: Singer, bassist, songwriter
Period: 1981–Present
Details: Co-founder; lead vocals on Mad World and other hits
Rise to Fame
Curt Smith rose to prominence for his role for the album The Hurting.
Notable Works
Notable screen roles include The Hurting and Mad World.
- Work: The Hurting (Artist, 1983)
- Work: Mad World (Lead vocals / Co-writer)
Curt Smith Family & Relationships
Curt Smith is married to Laura Frances Pennington. He has 2 children, Diva Smith and Wilder Smith.
- Father: Anthony Leonard Smith
- Mother: Norma Helena Kate Smith
- Children:
- Diva Smith (1999)
- Wilder Smith (2001)
Personal Information
- Full Name: Curt Smith
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Entertainer
- Nationality: British
- Living Status: Alive
Birth & Background
- Birth Year: 1961
- Place of Birth: Bath, Somerset
Measurements
- Height: 5 ft 8 in
- Weight: 7 kg
- Eye Color: Hazel
- Hair Color: Gray
Family & Relationships
- Father: Anthony Leonard Smith
- Mother: Norma Helena Kate Smith
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Laura Frances Pennington
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
