Michael Crawford Michael Crawford Michael Patrick Smith, (born 19 January 1942) known by the professional stage name of Michael Crawford, is an English actor, comedian, singer, voice artist and philanthropist. He has received international critical acclaim and won numerous awards during his career, which has included many film and television performances as well as stagework on both London's West End and on Broadway in New York City. He is best known for playing the character Frank Spencer in a popular 1970s sitcom titled "Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em", which first made him a household name, as well as for originating the title
Michael Peter Smith Gauguin." In 2009 Michael won the International Hans Christian Andersen Prize (Copenhagen) for the Snow Queen. The honor is awarded to people who promote and interpret Hans Christian Andersen and his works. Michael Peter Smith Michael Peter Smith (born September 7, 1941) is a Chicago-based singer-songwriter. "Rolling Stone Magazine" once called him "The greatest songwriter in the English language". He has been singing and composing since the 1960s, and his rich and challenging songs have been recorded by more than 30 performers. He is best known for writing "The Dutchman", which was popularized by Steve Goodman and also recorded by