Donnie "Beezer" Smith

Donald Ray Smith (September 17, 1924 – July 8, 2022), better known professionally as Donnie "Beezer" Smith, was an American child actor. He appeared in the Our Gang film short series during the silent Pathé era, in between 1928 and 1929.

Early life
Born in Kern County, California on September 17, 1924, he was the brother of Jay R. Smith, who later joined the "Our Gang" and was known for his freckled face.

Our Gang
Joining in 1928, Smith appeared in four Our Gang shorts, Fair and Muddy (1928), Little Mother (1929), Boxing Gloves (1929), and Cat, Dog & Co. (1929). He played supporting to small parts, whom he played a character billed either as Donnie or Beezer.

Death
Smith died in Dade City, Florida on July 8, 2022, at the age of 97. He had seven children. At the time of his death, Smith was one of three known surviving actors from the silent film era, along with fellow former Our Gang actor Mildred Kornman (1925–2022) and Garry Watson (born 1928).