What is was nevada smith a real person?

Nevada Smith was not a real person, but a fictional character created by author Harold Robbins. The character first appeared in Robbins' 1958 novel "The Carpetbaggers" and later in the 1966 film adaptation, where he was played by actor Steve McQueen. Despite not being based on a real person, the character of Nevada Smith has become a popular and enduring figure in American popular culture.