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Stephen A Smith

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Key facts

Birth name Stephen Anthony Smith[2]
Birth date October 14, 1967[2]
Birthplace Bronx, New York, USA[3]
Current role Featured commentator and executive producer on ESPN's *First Take*[4]
Education Winston-Salem State University, B.A. in mass communications[3]

Stephen A. Smith is an American sports commentator, television personality, radio host, and journalist, best known for appearing on ESPN, especially on *First Take* [1].

Context

Stephen A. Smith is an American sports commentator, television personality, radio host, and journalist, best known for appearing on ESPN, especially on *First Take* [1]. He has been on the show since 2012 [4]. He is also CEO of Straight Shooter Media and hosts SiriusXM radio shows [5]. His career began in print journalism before moving to television [6].

Documented claims

  • He has been on ESPN's *First Take* since 2012. [4]
  • He is one of America's most recognizable and controversial sports commentators. [1]
  • His career began in print journalism before moving to television. [6]

Questions and answers

Is Stephen A. Smith a Democrat or Republican?

His political affiliation is not stated in the available sources.

Has Stephen A. Smith ever married?

His marital status is not stated in the available sources.

What happened to Stephen A. Smith?

He continues to work as a commentator and executive producer on ESPN's *First Take* [4].

Does Stephen A. Smith have a learning disability?

There is no information about a learning disability in the available sources.

Sources

  1. Stephen A. Smith | Sports Commentator, ESPN ... — britannica.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. An evening, and a lesson in life, with ESPN's Stephen A. Smith — today.rowan.edu (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. Stephen A. Smith — espnpressroom.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  4. Stephen A. Smith - Biography — imdb.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  5. Stephen A. Smith Biography - Facts, Childhood, Family Life & Achievements — thefamouspeople.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  6. Stephen A. Smith Biography, Celebrity Facts and Awards — tvguide.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in People