Allen L. Smith grew up in the inner city and suburban areas of Detroit, Michigan. This is where he developed his passion for acting and music. Once in high school, Smith participated in the school's play, which started his love for acting. After graduation, he began taking acting and modeling classes with Jacky Lawrence in Royal Oak, Michigan. He started auditioning and going on open calls to starring in several independent films and modeling in major fashion shows. He continued to work on his music as well and began producing phenomenal tracks. Most recently Allen has moved to Los Angeles, California to further his career in the entertainment industry. He is now training at Howard Fine's Acting Studio, auditioning, and working to accomplish his dreams.