[1] Originally based in Nova Scotia, Wendell Smith co-founded the Mulgrave Road Theatre Co-op in Guysborough in 1977.

[4][5][6] In 1978, Smith played the role of Antonio in the Citadel Theatre's production of Shakespeare's Twelfth Night.

[15][16] In 1999, Wendell Smith played False Arkansas Tom in the TV movie You Know My Name.

"[22][23] In 1996, Smith won the Elizabeth Sterling Haynes Award in the category of Best Supporting Actor for his work in Jim Guedo's play Simpatico.

[24] Wendell Smith is the older brother of Canadian actor Stephen McHattie.