Will Smith

Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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

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Actor

Director

All of Us
Director

Music

Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve '89
Song Performer ("Parents" "Girls Ain't Nothing But Trouble")
Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve '89
Song Performer ( Parents Girls Ain t Nothing But Trouble )
Men in Black: The Series
Song ("Men in Black")
Men in Black: The Series
Song ( Men in Black )
The 32nd Annual Grammy Awards
Song Performer ("I Think I Can Beat Mike Tyson")

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Career Milestones

2008
Co-starred with Charlize Theron in the superhero-themed "Hancock"
2008
Nominated for the 2008 People’s Choice Award for Favorite Male Action Star
2008
Nominated for the 2008 People’s Choice Award for Favorite Male Star
2008
Played a suicidal IRS agent trying to help seven strangers in the drama "Seven Pounds'
2007
Played 'the last man on Earth' in the film adaptation of Richard Matheson's 1954 novel "I Am Legend"