Kaleb Paul Smith
Apr 2, 1987 - Jan 25, 2026April 2, 1987 - January 25, 2026
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Kaleb Paul Smith
Apr 2, 1987 - Jan 25, 2026April 2, 1987 - January 25, 2026
Place of birth
New Brighton, PA
Most recently lived in
Los Angeles, CA
Kaleb's favorite hobbies
Film and Storytelling: Kaleb approached movies and television as a true enthusiast, loving nothing more than watching, critiquing, and dissecting every detail of a story. His absolute favorite film was Taxi Driver, and he held a special place in his heart for the animated classic Porco Rosso. He was always at the center of the action with a camera in his hand, directing skits and casting anyone close by whether roommates, siblings, college friends, or whoever else was around Kaleb was bringing his creative vision to life wherever he went. He loved the fine details of editing audio and visual effects. He enjoyed art galleries & local culture & community festivals.
Kaleb's favorite foods
Pie & Coffee of course. He loved breakfast burritos and he loved "a susage pizza with cheeseee lotsof cheesse and green popers and white ongiions! and chheeese!" -Kalebs pizza order-
Favorite bands and musical artists
The Beatles
Interesting facts about Kaleb
When Kaleb needed a car and at the time could only afford a manual, he bought a stick shift without ever having driven one, figured it out on the lot, drove it home, and later took it all the way on a road trip to Pennsylvania. If he put his mind to something, he simply made it happen.
Kaleb loved nothing more than
His siblings. They ment the world to him. "I go to the beach a lot get tattoos and blow my money on toys for my siblings and traveling bah ha ho. That's like everday😸" -Kaleb
Favorite place in the world
" I’m doing great finally feel at one with everything LA is were I belong" ❤️🙏🤩 -Kaleb
Favorite TV shows
Twin Peaks & It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
Favorite movies
Taxi Driver
Kaleb's superpower
A meaningful fact/ Super Power of Kaleb was his unwavering choice to meet life with joy and playfulness. With a lifelong, nostalgic love for movies, pop culture, and the things that made him smile, he kept a pure childlike spark alive and chose laughter and light no matter what life handed him.
Kaleb's profession(s)
ARTIST, DIRECTOR, WRITER, ACTOR, VFX, PRODUCER, A KPDRAGON SPECIAL
Kaleb's proudest accomplishments
Attending and graduating from LA Film school. He was proud and excited to pemiere his short film Murder Magician.
Kaleb's pets in life
Cats Frodo & Boopsie
Favorite musical instrument
80s synthesizers and audio editing equipment. He loved playing with electronic sounds, tinkering with audio, and diving deep into the tech behind the music.
Great advice from Kaleb
The cure to a bad day is a BLT sandwich and to watch "The Hot Chick"
Obituary
Kaleb Paul Smith, born on April 2, 1987, in New Brighton, Pennsylvania, passed away on January 25, 2026. A fiercely creative soul, Kaleb lived a life defined by passion, boundless imagination, and an unshakeable, sunshine-bright optimism. He brought pure, golden energy into every room—always seeing the good, rejecting negativity, and radiating genuine warmth and joy to everyone around him.
His deep passion for movies began back when he worked at a Hollywood Video Rental in Ohio. He went on to study Video/Audio production at Hocking College and spent time living in the Columbus area before answering the call to serve his country in the United States Navy. Through his military service, he traveled the world, gathering beautiful life experiences in many cultures that few get to see. That journey eventually paved the way for him to attend the L.A. Film School and settle in Los Angeles, California, which truly became his happiest home. There, he immersed himself in amateur filmmaking, painting, music, fitness, great comfort food, and adoring his beloved cats.
Kaleb is lovingly remembered by his mother, Joanne Smith; his father, Tom Smith, and stepmom, Abigail Smith; and his siblings Hailey, Danielle, Molly, Henry, Audrey, and Ben, His nephews & nieces alongside his extended family and many friends.
His warm heart, artistic spirit, and radiant energy will be forever and deeply missed.
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Born on April 2, 1987
New Brighton, PA
Passed away on January 25, 2026
Los Angeles, CA