Mel Smith Biography
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Trivia

Attended Oxford University in England, UK

According to
Matthew Robinson on the "Doctor Who - Resurrection Of The Daleks" DVD, he was originally offered the part of Stein (subsequently played by
Rodney Bewes).

Original choice to direct
Wayne's World.

Has confessed to never having watched his performance in
The Princess Bride due to the painful experience involved in filming the role. His character required him to wear colored contact lenses and, unknown to Smith and the costume department at the time, he was actually allergic to the lens solution used. This meant that Smith was in constant pain and discomfort throughout filming, hence why he is so reluctant to relive the memory.
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