Bobby Smith, Jr.

Robert (Bobby) Lee Smith, Jr. (born June 24, 1968) is an American screenwriter and film producer. He is best known for writing the 1994 romantic drama film, Jason's Lyric and the television movie adaptation of Their Eyes Were Watching God produced by Oprah Winfrey.

Biography
Smith has written over 45 motion pictures for motion picture studios, several television movies, and television series. These include Jason's Lyric, starring Jada Pinkett Smith, There Are No Children Here, starring Oprah Winfrey, Their Eyes Were Watching God, starring Halle Berry, and many others.

Since 2004, Smith has served as President/CEO of RLSJ Incorporated/Ashore Entertainment. Prior to launching his own company, Smith served as Co-President of Fo Yo Soul Productions, a feature film, television, and digital media company dedicated to inspirational storytelling.

Smith began his career in 1990 working in development for Danny Glover’s Carrie Productions. While at Carrie Productions, he assisted in the development of Predator 2, Lethal Weapon 3, Grand Canyon, and The Saint of Fort Washington.

Education
Bobby Smith, Jr. graduated Vassar College cum laude with degrees in English and African American studies.

Filmography
FILM

WRITER
 * There Are No Children Here (1993): Screenwriter
 * Jason's Lyric (1994): Screenwriter
 * Christmas at Water's Edge (2004): Screenwriter
 * Their Eyes Were Watching God (2005): Screenwriter

PRODUCER
 * Jason's Lyric (1994): Co-producer
 * Internet Icon (2012): Executive producer

ACTOR
 * There Are No Children Here (1993): Passerby