Will Smith

Will Smith

Real NameWillard Carroll Smith Jr.
NicknameWill
GenderMale
Professionactor, producer, and rapper
Height6.2 ft
Weight102 kg
Eye ColourBrown
Hair ColourBlack
Date of Birth25 September 1968
Age57 Years
Date of Death
Birth PlacePhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
HometownPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania
NationalityAmerican
Zodiac SignLibra
School / CollegeOur Lady of Lourdes Overbrook High School in Philadelphia
ParentsFather - Willard Carroll Smith, Sr.
SpouseJada Pinkett
Marital StatusMarried
Hobbiesplaying competitive chess, solving Rubik’s Cubes, Basket ball
Net Worth$350 million

Biography

Willard Carroll Smith Jr., better known as Will Smith, was born on September 25, 1968, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He first rose to fame as a rapper under the name The Fresh Prince, forming the duo DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince, which won the first-ever Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance in 1989. His charm and comedic timing led him to television, where he starred in the hit sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990–1996), a role that made him a household name. Smith’s transition from music and television to film was seamless, and he quickly became one of Hollywood’s most bankable stars.

Smith’s film career includes a wide range of blockbuster hits such as Independence Day (1996), Men in Black (1997), Ali (2001), for which he earned an Academy Award nomination, and The Pursuit of Happyness (2006), another Oscar-nominated performance. More recently, he won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his portrayal of Richard Williams in King Richard (2021). Beyond acting, Smith is also a producer and has remained influential in both music and film, earning multiple Grammy Awards and critical acclaim. Known for his charisma, versatility, and resilience, Will Smith continues to be a defining figure in global entertainment.