Whatever Happened To The Actor Who Played Alan Abernathy In Small Soldiers?

Gregory Smith was already a successful child actor before starring in «Small Soldiers.» Prior to the film’s release, he’d had major roles in movies like «The Climb,» «Harriet the Spy,» and «Krippendorf’s Tribe.» As he began the transition from child actor to young adult actor, the roles kept on coming.

A few years after «Small Soldiers,» Smith appeared in the Mel Gibson historical epic «The Patriot.» Alongside Heath Ledger, he played one of Gibson’s character’s sons. After protesting the arrest of his brother, Smith’s character is shot by the sadistic William Tavington. This act spurs much of the action throughout the film.

In 2001, Smith was tapped to be part of the «American Outlaws» ensemble, where he played Jim Younger alongside other young actors like Colin Farrell and Scott Caan. It was clear that «American Outlaws» was shooting to be the next generation’s «Young Guns.» Unfortunately, it lacked the charm of its inspiration and got seriously thrashed by critics.