• Will Smith is an American actor, producer and rapper. Smith originally gained fame as part of the hip-hop/rap duo with DJ Jazzy Jeff. Capitalizing on his "Fresh Prince" popularity and as a transition into acting, Smith starred in the sitcom, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. Nominated for an Academy Award for his roles in Ali and The Pursuit of Happyness, Smith has also given notable performances in Seven Pounds, Men in Black and Hancock.Variety: Will Smith Profile

  In a February 2009 Forbes survey Will Smith was named Hollywood's most valuable actor. Smith was chosen because his films consistently bring in big numbers at the box office.Perez Hilton: Will Smith Makes... (February 10, 2009)

• 1. Born: September 25, 1968Variety: Will Smith Profile
  2. Birthplace: West Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaVariety: Will Smith Profile
  3. Birth name: Willard Christopher Smith, Jr.
  4. Also known as The Fresh Prince
  5. Nicknamed "Prince" because of his charming personality and negotiating skillsVariety: Will Smith Profile
  6. First wife: Sheree Smith (1992)-(1995)
  7. Current wife: Jada Pinkett-Smith (1997)-present
  8. Has 3 children; Jaden Christopher Syre and Willow Camille Reign (with Jada Pinkett-Smith) and Willard Christopher III (with Sheree Smith)
  9. One of Barbara Walters's 10 Most Fascinating People of 2008
  10. Has been nominated for a Best Actor Academy Award twiceVariety: Will Smith Profile
  11. One of three actors to star in seven consecutive films that made over $100 millionVariety: Will Smith Profile
  12. Debut TV show: Host of Saturday Morning Videos
  13. Won the first Grammy ever awarded for RapVariety: Will Smith Profile

• Early and Personal Life

  During his teen age years, Smith began rapping and collaborating with Hip-Hop producer D.J. Jazzy Jeff. In their working relationship, Smith wrote the rhymes and Jeff created the mixing and scratching. In 1992, Smith married actress Sheree Zampino. The couple had a son, Willard Christopher III before they divorced in 1995. In 1997, Smith married actress Jada Pinkett and they have two children, Jaden Christopher Syre and Willow Camille Reign.Variety: Will Smith Profile

• Notable Roles

  • 1990-1996: The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air as William "Will" Smith
  • 1993: Six Degrees of Separation as Paul
  • 1995: Bad Boys as Mike Lowrey
  • 1996: Independence Day as Steve Hiller
  • 1997: Men in Black as James Edwards / Agent J
  • 2001: Ali as Muhammad Ali
  • 2004: I, Robot as Detective Del Spooner
  • 2005: Hitch as Alex Hitchens
  • 2006: The Pursuit of Happyness as Chris Gardner
  • 2007: I Am Legend as Robert Neville
  • 2008: Hancock as Hancock
  • 2008: Seven Pounds as Ben Thomas

• Grammy Awards

  • 1988: Best Rap Performance for He's the DJ, I'm the RapperVariety: Will Smith Profile
  • 1991: Best Rap Performance for "Summertime"Variety: Will Smith Profile
  • 1998: Best Rap Solo Performance for "Men in Black"Variety: Will Smith Profile
  • 1999: Rap Solo Performance for "Gettin' Jiggy Wit It"Variety: Will Smith Profile

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