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Taran Noah Smith

Taran Noah Smith is an American former actor and businessman best known for playing Mark Taylor on the sitcom *Home Improvement* from 1991 to 1999.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Taran Noah Smith is an American former actor and businessman best known for playing Mark Taylor on the sitcom *Home Improvement* from 1991 to 1999. He was born in San Francisco, California, on April 8, 1984, and won two Young Artist Awards for his work on the series.

Early life

Taran Noah Smith was born in San Francisco, California, on April 8, 1984.

Acting career

Smith is best known for portraying Mark Taylor on the ABC sitcom *Home Improvement*, which ran from 1991 to 1999. Sources also list him in projects such as *Ebbie* and *Little Bigfoot 2: The Journey Home*.

Awards and recognition

He won two Young Artist Awards in 1992 and 1994 for his work on *Home Improvement*.

Later life

After leaving acting, Smith pursued business activities and is described by sources as a businessman and former actor.

Key facts

  • Taran Noah Smith is best known for playing Mark Taylor on *Home Improvement*.
  • His acting career was mainly during childhood and adolescence.
  • He won two Young Artist Awards for *Home Improvement*.
  • He also appeared in other screen credits including *Ebbie* and *Little Bigfoot 2: The Journey Home*.
  • He later left acting and became known as a businessman.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Taran Noah Smith?
He is an American former actor and businessman best known for playing Mark Taylor on *Home Improvement*.
When was Taran Noah Smith born?
He was born on April 8, 1984.
What is Taran Noah Smith known for?
He is best known for his role as Mark Taylor on *Home Improvement*.
Did Taran Noah Smith win any awards?
Yes. He won two Young Artist Awards for his role on *Home Improvement*.
Is Taran Noah Smith still acting?
Available sources describe him as a former actor, indicating that he is no longer primarily active in acting.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taran_Noah_Smith
    Supports: Birth date, occupation, years active, known for, and Young Artist Awards.
  2. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0810101/
    Supports: Birth place, birth date, acting credits, and role in Home Improvement.
  3. TV Insider — https://www.tvinsider.com/people/taran-noah-smith/
    Supports: Known for Home Improvement and post-acting career description.