T. C. Smith's career was launched when he won the Nicholl Fellowship. He has written for the big screen, the small screen and the stage. He has worked for Fox Television, Fox Family Films, ABC, Disney, the Disney Channel, Warner Brothers and Showtime. He co-wrote and co-starred in the controversial short film, Ernest & Bertram, which premiered at Sundance. Although it was a big hit at several other film festivals, US Comedy Arts Festival and Outfest, etc.) the film was pulled from further distribution following a cease and desist letter from the folks at Sesame Street, although rumor has it that you watch it on YouTube.