Arthur Smith (producer)

Arthur Smith is an American television producer and entertainment executive, best known for creating and producing unscripted television programming, often in the reality television and sports entertainment genres.

Smith is the founder and CEO of A. Smith & Co. Productions, a television production company responsible for creating and producing a wide range of shows across various networks. He has a long and established career in the industry, contributing significantly to the landscape of reality television.

Some of the notable shows produced by Arthur Smith and A. Smith & Co. Productions include:

• Hell's Kitchen (U.S. version)
• American Ninja Warrior
• Kitchen Nightmares (U.S. version)
• Trading Spaces
• Pros vs. Joes
• The Swan

Smith's work has often involved adapting successful international formats for American audiences, as well as developing original concepts. His shows are characterized by their high production value and focus on competition, drama, and transformation. He has been nominated for and won several awards throughout his career for his contributions to television.