Will Smith: Quick Facts
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Facts
| Also Known As | Fresh Prince • Willard Carroll Smith, Jr. |
|---|---|
| Born | September 25, 1968 (age 58) • 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 | Sheree Fletcher (1992–1995) • Jada Pinkett Smith (1997–present) |
| Musical Acts | DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince |
| Movies/Tv Shows (Acted In) | "Enemy of the State" (1998) • "Independence Day" (1996) • "Will Smith: Live in Concert" (2005) • "Suicide Squad" (2016) • "Spies in Disguise" (2019) • "Hitch" (2005) • "Focus" (2015) • "ABC Afterschool Specials" (1990) • "Bad Boys for Life" (2020) • "Men in Black 3" (2012) • "Ali" (2001) • "Aladdin" (2019) • "Hancock" (2008) • "All of Us" (2003–2004) • "Bright" (2017) • "The Legend of Bagger Vance" (2000) • "Welcome to Hollywood" (1998) • "Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child" (1997) • "Shark Tale" (2004) • "Wild Wild West" (1999) • "Student of the Year 2" (2019) • "Collateral Beauty" (2016) • "Bad Boys II" (2003) • "Six Degrees of Separation" (1993) • "Men in Black II" (2002) • "I Am Legend" (2007) • "Where the Day Takes You" (1992) • "I, Robot" (2004) • "Men in Black" (1997) • "Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues" (2013) • "Gemini Man" (2019) • "Made in America" (1993) • "Winter's Tale" (2014) • "The Pursuit of Happyness" (2006) • "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" (1990–1996) • "Concussion" (2015) • "Seven Pounds" (2008) • "Bad Boys" (1995) • "After Earth" (2013) |
| 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 | "Willennium" (1999) • "Big Willie Style" (1997) • "Born to Reign" (2002) • "Lost and Found" (2005) |
Top Questions
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)
Where was Will Smith born?
Will Smith was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.
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