Robert Smith
Sarah Oconnell
Published Apr 08, 2026
Smith in 2012, photo by Prphotos.com
Birth Name: Robert James Smith
Place of Birth: Blackpool, Lancashire, England, U.K.
Date of Birth: 21 April, 1959
Ethnicity: English, possibly Irish
Robert Smith is an English singer, songwriter, musician, and record producer. He is the lead singer, guitarist, lyricist, and principal songwriter of rock band The Cure.
He is the son of Rita Mary and James Alexander Smith. Robert was raised Catholic. He is married to Mary Theresa Poole.
Robert’s paternal grandparents likely were Joseph H. Smith and Elizabeth Whittaker.
Robert’s maternal grandfather was named Richard Emmott.
Robert’s maternal grandmother was named Elsie Gelder.
Sources: Marriage record of Robert’s parents –
Marriage record of Robert’s maternal grandparents, Richard Emmott and Elsie Gelder –
