Will Smith Is Alive

ORIGIN
Will Smith is an award winning actor, producer and rapper. He achieved early success in music before transitioning to acting. He was born to Caroline and Willard Smith on September 25, 1968 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He grew up in a christian household and attended Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic school. He attended Overbrook High School where he was nicknamed “Prince”.

CAREER
Smith began rapping as a teenager alongside his friend Jeffrey Townes. They formed the duo DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince. Their debut single “Girls Ain’t Nothing But Trouble” was released in 1986. Their debut album, Rock the House, was released a year later in 1987. Their second and most successful album, He’s The DJ, I’m The Rapper, was released in 1988. The album featured the hit single “Parents Just Don’t Understand” which won a Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance.

Smith gained further popularity with his lead role on the NBC sitcom, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. The show ran for six seasons from 1990 to 1996. He starred opposite Martin Lawrence in the 1995 action-comedy film, Bad Boys. Other notable films include ‘Independence Day’, ‘Men in Black’ ‘Enemy of the State’, ‘Ali’ and ‘Concussion’.

PERSONAL
Will Smith is 6ft 2in tall and has a net worth of $250 million. He was married to first wife “Sheree Zampino” from 1992-1995 and the had a son, Trey. He married current wife “Jada Pinkett” in 1997 and they have two children, Willow and Jaden Smith.

Will Smith Bio, Net Worth, Height