Born September 25, 1968, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Raised in West Philadelphia with three siblings.
Attended Overbrook High School. Started as part of the hip-hop duo DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince. Released five studio albums with DJ Jazzy Jeff. Solo Career: Released solo albums including “Big Willie Style” and “Willennium”. Gained fame on the NBC sitcom “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air”. Starred in blockbuster films like “Independence Day”, “Men in Black”, “Ali”, and “King Richard”. Won an Academy Award for Best Actor for “King Richard”. Married Sheree Zampino (divorced) and Jada Pinkett Smith (separated). Three children, including Jaden and Willow Smith. 2022 Oscars: Involved in a controversial incident where he slapped Chris Rock during the ceremony. Set to star in upcoming films like “Bad Boys: Ride or Die” and a sequel to “I Am Legend”.