Forrie J. Smith is an American actor born on March 8, 1959, in Helena, Montana. He is best known for his role as Lloyd Pierce in the Paramount Network's drama series Yellowstone. Smith's career began in rodeo, which deeply influenced his acting, bringing authenticity to his portrayal of cowboy characters. He competed in rodeos from a young age and spent much of his adulthood on the rodeo circuit.

Smith transitioned into the film industry as a stuntman in the 1980s, working on films like Rambo III and Tombstone. His expertise in rodeo provided him with valuable skills for stunt work and acting roles in Westerns. Besides Yellowstone, his notable filmography includes roles in The Sacketts, The Young Riders, and Hell or High Water.

On Yellowstone, Smith initially appeared as a guest star but became a regular from season three onwards. His real-life son, Forrest Smith, portrays the younger version of his character in flashbacks on the show. Smith's contributions to depicting the cowboy lifestyle have been significant, both in his stunt work and acting roles.