Major General Walter Bedell Smith — Patton Character Profile

About Major General Walter Bedell Smith

Historical US Army chief of staff appearing in strategic scenes.

Major General Walter Bedell Smith — Character Profile

Alignment

Hero

Species

Human

Abilities

Strategic planning, High command administration, Allied coordination

• Strength: 5/10
• Intelligence: 8/10
• Charisma: 6/10
• Morality: 7/10
• Influence: 9/10

Affiliations

• independent politician
• Central Intelligence Agency

Quick Facts about Major General Walter Bedell Smith

Education

United States Army War College, United States Army Command and General Staff College, Emmerich Manual High School

Occupation

writer, military personnel, ambassador

Manner of Death

Natural causes

Major General Walter Bedell Smith's Known Relations

• Central Intelligence Agency — Employer
• Dwight D. Eisenhower — Significant person

Character Facts

Played by

Edward Binns

Appears in

Patton (1970)

Role

Cameo

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