Will Smith

@Film & Theater Personalities, Facts and Family ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Will Smith is a famous American actor and singer, who is known for his performances in movies like ‘I am Legend’ and ‘Hancock’ African American Actors African American Singers Black Actors Black Comedians Humanitarian American Ohio State University Film & Theater Personalities Actors ESFP Libra Celebrities Will Smith is an extremely popular American actor, who began his career as a rap artist, teaming up with turntabler DJ Jazzy Jeff and beat boxer Ready Rock C. He was known to be a bright student hailing from the Philadelphia's 'Overbrook High School', who decided against attending college, so that he could pursue a career in music. He was successful as a singer, and is also a 'Grammy Award' recipient. At the age of 25, this young man ventured in movies, and debuted with the famous movie 'Six Degree of Separation'. From then on, there was no looking back for this talented young star. Appearing in movies like 'Independence Day', 'I, Robot', 'Enemy of the State', and 'Ali', he proved his mettle to the entire world. His power packed performances showed versatility and promise that this star was here to stay. In the opinion of many directors, the actor was like a breath of fresh air and essayed emotional roles with as much ease as he would portray an action hero. Amongst his several brilliant films, ‘Men in Black’ a sci-fi comedy, was one movie that became a roaring hit with moviegoers all over the world. The popularity of the first movie inspired the sequels in the ‘Men in Black’ series, which were lauded by fans and critics alike.

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Birthday: September 25, 1968 Nationality: American Famous: African American Actors, African American Singers, Black Actors, Black Comedians, Humanitarian, Ohio State University, Film & Theater Personalities, Actors, ESFP Nick names: Fresh Prince, Mr. July Spouses: Jada Pinkett Smith, Sheree Zampino Siblings: Ellen Smith, Harry Smith, Pam Smith Known as: Willard Carroll Smith Jr. Information Detail Birthday September 25, 1968 Nationality American Famous African American Actors, African American Singers, Black Actors, Black Comedians, Humanitarian, Ohio State University, Film & Theater Personalities, Actors, ESFP Nick names Fresh Prince, Mr. July Spouses Jada Pinkett Smith, Sheree Zampino Siblings Ellen Smith, Harry Smith, Pam Smith Known as Willard Carroll Smith Jr. Childrens Jaden Smith, Willow Smith Universities Ohio State University Overbrook High School Humanitarian Works Established the 'New Village Leadership Academy' elementary school Notable Alumnis Ohio State University Founder / Co-Founder Treyball Development Inc. Overbrook Entertainment New Village Leadership Academy Birth Place West Philadelphia Religion Christianity Height 188cm Gender Male Father Willard Christopher Smith Sr. Mother Caroline Bright Net Worth $250 Million Sun Sign Libra Born in West Philadelphia Famous as Actor

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In 1992, Will Smith got married to Sheree Elizabeth Zampino, an actress. The couple had a son, nicknamed 'Trey', but the two separated three years after marriage. Unsplash Personal Life

The popular actor got married in 1997 to colleague Jada Koren Pinkett, who is best known for the 'Matrix' movie franchise. The two actors have been blessed with a son, Jaden Christopher Syre and a daughter, Willow Camille Reign. Unsplash Personal Life

Jaden has appeared in ‘The Pursuit of Happyness’, ‘The Karate Kid’, and more recently, ‘After Earth’, while Willow is known for her role in the movie, ‘I Am Legend’. Unsplash Personal Life

Willard Christopher Smith, Jr. was born on September 25, 1968, to Willard C. Smith, Sr., the proprietor of a refrigeration company, and Caroline, a member of the 'School Board of Philadelphia', in Pennsylvania. Unsplash Childhood & Early Life

He was brought up in the neighbourhood of Wynnefield, along with younger siblings Harry and Ellen, as well as an older sister Pamela. Unsplash Childhood & Early Life

The young child had a Baptist upbringing at home, but received his elementary education from a Catholic institution named 'Our Lady of Lourdes'. After his parents parted ways, he was educated at the 'Overbrook High School' in Philadelphia. Unsplash Childhood & Early Life

On completing high school, Will decided to pursue music as a career, instead of attending college. Unsplash Childhood & Early Life

Smith met record producer and musician, Jeffrey Townes, popularly called DJ Jazzy Jeff, at a party, and the two music lovers instantly hit it off. The aspiring rapper called himself "The Fresh Prince", and formed a group with DJ Jeff, and another friend, beat boxer, Ready Rock C. Unsplash Career

'DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince' became quite popular after producing light-hearted songs 'Summertime' and 'Parents Just Don't Understand'. Unsplash Career

During 1988-89, the popular singer fell into trouble with the 'Internal Revenue Service', after paying less than the stipulated tax. As a result of $2.8 million of unpaid taxes, his possessions were confiscated, and Will almost went bankrupt. Unsplash Career

When the singer was struggling to recover from the financial crisis, he was hired for a sitcom titled 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air', in 1990, by the NBC broadcasting network. With the success of the TV program, which was about himself, Smith gained recognition as an actor. Unsplash Career

In 1993, Will made his debut in feature films with the movie Six Degrees of Separation', co-starring Stockard Channing and Donald Sutherland. With the success of the movie, he was cast in 'Bad Boys', two years later, an action movie that also featured Martin Lawrence. Unsplash Career

This star is known for the ‘Men in Black’ franchise of movies, which have collectively grossed $620,130,196 approximately as box-office earnings. The science fiction movie features Tommy Lee Jones and Will Smith as two agents of an organization who manage alien activity on earth. Unsplash Major Works

The sensational actor is also known for his overwhelming performance in the ‘Pursuit of Happyness’. The movie was nominated for several honours, and has won the prestigious ‘Capri Award’ in ‘Movie of the Year’ category. Unsplash Major Works

Information	Detail
Birthday	September 25, 1968
Nationality	American
Famous	African American Actors, African American Singers, Black Actors, Black Comedians, Humanitarian, Ohio State University, Film & Theater Personalities, Actors, ESFP
Nick names	Fresh Prince, Mr. July
Spouses	Jada Pinkett Smith, Sheree Zampino
Siblings	Ellen Smith, Harry Smith, Pam Smith
Known as	Willard Carroll Smith Jr.
Childrens	Jaden Smith, Willow Smith
Universities	Ohio State University Overbrook High School
Humanitarian Works	Established the 'New Village Leadership Academy' elementary school
Notable Alumnis	Ohio State University
Founder / Co-Founder	Treyball Development Inc. Overbrook Entertainment New Village Leadership Academy
Birth Place	West Philadelphia
Religion	Christianity
Height	188cm
Gender	Male
Father	Willard Christopher Smith Sr.
Mother	Caroline Bright
Net Worth	$250 Million
Sun Sign	Libra
Born in	West Philadelphia
Famous as	Actor

Will Smith

American

Sep 25, 1968

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West Philadelphia