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Facts
| Also Known As | Willard Carroll Smith, Jr. • Fresh Prince |
|---|---|
| Born | September 25, 1968 (age 56) • Philadelphia • Pennsylvania |
| Awards And Honors | Golden Globe Award (2022) • Academy Award (2022) • Grammy Award (1998) • Grammy Award (1997) • Grammy Award (1991) • Grammy Award (1988) • Emmy Award (2016): Outstanding Comedy Series • Emmy Award (2015): Outstanding Comedy Series • Grammy Award (1999): Best Rap Solo Performance • Grammy Award (1998): Best Rap Solo Performance • Grammy Award (1992): Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group • Grammy Award (1989): Best Rap Performance |
| Married To | Jada Pinkett Smith (1997–present) • Sheree Fletcher (1992–1995) |
| Musical Acts | DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince |
| Movies/Tv Shows (Acted In) | "Bad Boys for Life" (2020) • "Spies in Disguise" (2019) • "Gemini Man" (2019) • "Student of the Year 2" (2019) • "Aladdin" (2019) • "Bright" (2017) • "Collateral Beauty" (2016) • "Suicide Squad" (2016) • "Concussion" (2015) • "Focus" (2015) • "Winter's Tale" (2014) • "Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues" (2013) • "After Earth" (2013) • "Men in Black 3" (2012) • "Seven Pounds" (2008) • "Hancock" (2008) • "I Am Legend" (2007) • "The Pursuit of Happyness" (2006) • "Will Smith: Live in Concert" (2005) • "Hitch" (2005) • "Shark Tale" (2004) • "I, Robot" (2004) • "All of Us" (2003–2004) • "Bad Boys II" (2003) • "Men in Black II" (2002) • "Ali" (2001) • "The Legend of Bagger Vance" (2000) • "Wild Wild West" (1999) • "Enemy of the State" (1998) • "Welcome to Hollywood" (1998) • "Men in Black" (1997) • "Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child" (1997) • "Independence Day" (1996) • "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" (1990–1996) • "Bad Boys" (1995) • "Six Degrees of Separation" (1993) • "Made in America" (1993) • "Where the Day Takes You" (1992) • "ABC Afterschool Specials" (1990) |
| Movies/Tv Shows (Directed) | "All of Us" (2006) |
| Movies/Tv Shows (Writing/Creator) | "After Earth" (2013) • "All of Us" (2003–2007) • "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" (1993) |
| Albums | "Lost and Found" (2005) • "Born to Reign" (2002) • "Willennium" (1999) • "Big Willie Style" (1997) |
Top Questions
Where was Will Smith born?
Will Smith was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.
When was Will Smith born?
Will Smith was born on September 25, 1968.
Is Will Smith married?
Jada Pinkett Smith (1997–present), Sheree Fletcher (1992–1995)
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