Wonderful Smith (June 21, 1911 – August 28, 2008) was an African-American comedian and actor from Arkadelphia, Arkansas.

[1] The routine appeared in Duke Ellington's satirical revue "Jump for Joy".

[3] Smith served in the U.S. Army during World War II where he worked as a disc jockey for Armed Forced Radio.

[4] When he left the service, he found that his role in the show had been changed, along with the program's format.

[5] Smith also made numerous appearances as an extra in various television series and movies, such as the head chef in The Bold Ones: The New Doctors and a janitor in the cavernous backstage scene in This is Spinal Tap.