Best known for starring as Agent J in ‘Men in Black’, Muhammad Ali in ‘Ali’, and Chris Gardner in ‘The Pursuit of Happyness’.
Films
- Bad Boys: Ride or DieDetective Mike Lowrey2024
- EmancipationPeter2022
- King RichardRichard Williams2021
- AladdinGenie2019
- Suicide SquadDeadshot2016
- ConcussionDr. Bennet Omalu2015
- FocusNicky Spurgeon2015
- After EarthCypher Raige2013
- Men in Black 3Agent J2012
- I Am LegendRobert Neville2007
- The Pursuit of HappynessChris Gardner2006
- HitchAlex ‘Hitch’ Hitchens2005
- I, RobotDetective Del Spooner2004
- Bad Boys IIDetective Mike Lowrey2003
- Men in Black IIAgent J2002
- AliMuhammad Ali2001
- Men in BlackAgent J1997
- Independence DayCaptain Steven Hiller1996
- Bad BoysDetective Mike Lowrey1995
TV shows
- The Fresh Prince of Bel-AirWill Smith1990–1996
- Cobra KaiHimself (cameo)2024
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About Will Smith
Will Smith is an American actor, producer, and rapper who rose to fame on the sitcom ‘The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’. He became one of Hollywood’s most bankable stars with blockbuster films spanning action, drama, and comedy, earning multiple Academy Award nominations and a win for ‘King Richard’.
FAQs
What was Will Smith’s first major acting role?
His first major role was as a fictionalised version of himself on the sitcom ‘The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’, which aired from 1990 to 1996.
Has Will Smith won an Academy Award?
Yes, he won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his portrayal of Richard Williams in ‘King Richard’ (2021).
What is Will Smith’s most commercially successful film?
His highest-grossing film is ‘Aladdin’ (2019), which earned over $1 billion worldwide.
Did Will Smith start his career as a rapper?
Yes, he began as a rapper under the name The Fresh Prince, forming the duo DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince, winning multiple Grammy Awards.
Is Will Smith related to Jaden Smith?
Yes, Jaden Smith is his son, and they have co-starred in films such as ‘The Pursuit of Happyness’ and ‘After Earth’.
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