Leads across independent features, television, and the festival circuit, with work streaming on Prime Video and Apple TV. Based between New York and Los Angeles, at home on the page and in front of the lens.
Marcus R. Smith is an actor and model based between New York and Los Angeles, and a writer and producer who builds the stories he wants to be in.
A SAG-AFTRA actor, he has played opposite Tom Selleck on CBS and appeared on Paramount+, carried leads across independent features, and taken supporting roles to the festival circuit. He trained with Bob Krakower, Lisa Arrindell, Anthony Abeson, Terry Schreiber, and Carl Ford, and his presence reads as easily on a fashion frame as on a thriller set.
Away from the camera, he writes and produces through Sonoma Pictures, the independent film company he founded. The two halves feed each other: the performer sharpens the writer, and the producer knows exactly what a scene is asking of an actor.
Opposite Tom Selleck. Directed by Doug Aarniokoski.
Opposite Amy Schumer. Directed by Ryan McFaul.
Heist thriller feature, directed by Sean Hinds. Marcus stars and executive produces; in distribution for 2026.
Opposite Rondell Sheridan. Directed by Deny Gallagher. Premiered at TIFF.
Crime drama directed by Sean Hinds. Marcus stars and executive produces; 630k+ views.
Independent drama directed by Caleb Taylor. 5x New England Emmy winner.
Marcus writes and produces through Sonoma Pictures, his independent film and television company in New York. The slate spans a released thriller and a feature drama in development.