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Will Smith

  • Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  • Birthday: September 25, 1968

Restless energy channeled into the relentless pursuit of success transformed teen rap artist the Fresh Prince into Academy Award-nominated leading man and blockbuster movie producer, Will Smith. His witty charisma, infectious spirit and rare versatility transcended racial and generational borders, continually attracting record-breaking crowds to sci-fi adventures, comedies and dramas. He was equally at home shooting a film with Barry Sonnenfeld as he was recording with Snoop Dogg. Because of this ability to both be comfortable and to make other…more

Credits

Actor
Director
Music

Career Milestones

  • 2008

    Co-starred with Charlize Theron in the superhero-themed Hancock

  • 2007

    Played the last man on Earth in the film adaptation of Richard Matheson s 1954 novel I Am Legend

  • 2006

    Produced and co-starred with real life son in Pursuit of Happyness a true rags-to-riches story based on the life of Chris Gardner; received Golden Globe, SAG and Oscar nominations for Best Actor

  • 2005

    Starred opposite Eva Mendes in the romantic comedy Hitch

  • 2004

    Executive produced and starred in the big-screen verison of sci-fi author Isaac Asimov s I, Robot

Awards

  • 2008

    MTV Movie Award: Best Male Performance

  • 2005

    Honorary César:

  • 2002

    MTV Movie Award: Best Male Performance

  • 2002

    ShoWest Award: Male Star of the Year

  • 1999

    Grammy Award: Rap Solo Performance

Upcoming Appearances

In Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

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