Updated Feb 14, 2026
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Birthday
(Wednesday)
Birthplace
Nationality
Residences
Los Angeles
Education
Andover High School, Homewood-Flossmoor High School, Lahser High School, Musicians Institute
Zodiac Sign
♏ Scorpio
Chinese Zodiac
牛 Ox
Name Origin
English < Old English (Ċeadda)
Popularity
Tier B -- 59,404 Wikipedia views/month
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 35
Year context
Born in 1961 -- Yuri Gagarin becomes first human in space; Bay of Pigs invasion; John F. Kennedy was US president
Year 1961 →
Zodiac
Year of the Ox, sign of Scorpio
Filmography (1)
Biography
Chad Smith is an American musician who is the drummer of the rock band the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Smith has played with the Chili Peppers since 1988, appearing on ten of the band's studio albums and becoming the band's longest-serving drummer in its history. The group was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2012. Smith is also the drummer of the hard rock supergroup Chickenfoot, formed in 2008, and of the all-instrumental outfit Chad Smith's Bombastic Meatbats, formed in 2007. He worked with the Chicks on Taking the Long Way, an album that won five Grammy Awards in 2007.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Chad Smith?
Chad Smith is 64 years old, born on .
Where was Chad Smith born?
Chad Smith was born in Saint Paul.
What movies or shows has Chad Smith been in?
Chad Smith has 1 credits in our database. Notable titles include Behind the Music (1997).
Where can I find more information about Chad Smith?
You can find more about Chad Smith on Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
