Mike Smith of ‘Trailer Park Boys’ Charged with Sexual Assault
Canadian actor Mike Smith, widely recognized for his portrayal of Bubbles in the comedy series Trailer Park Boys, has been formally charged with sexual assault. According to Nova Scotia court records, the charge was filed on October 2 in relation to an incident that allegedly occurred in Dartmouth on December 30, 2017.
In a statement issued to CBC, production company Trailer Park Boys Inc. confirmed it is aware of the allegation and stated that Smith has stepped down from his duties as managing director.
“We recognize how difficult an allegation of this nature is for all involved,” the company said. “Out of respect for the legal process, we will not comment further on the case.”
Background
Mike Smith is one of the show’s three leading cast members, along with John Paul Tremblay and Robb Wells. The cult-favorite mockumentary Trailer Park Boys began airing in 2001 on Canada’s Showcase network and was later picked up by Netflix in 2014.
Over 116 episodes, the show followed the misadventures of three residents of a Nova Scotia trailer park — Julian, Ricky, and Bubbles — whose daily escapades are documented in a fictional film crew format. The series completed production on its thirteenth and final season in August.
Author’s Summary
The article reports that actor Mike Smith has been charged with sexual assault and stepped down from his production role, while offering an overview of his work on Trailer Park Boys and its impact on Canadian television.