Will Smith
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Birthdate :July 4, 1981
Location :Philadelphia , Pennsylvania
Country :United States
Sign : Libra
Weight: 128 kg
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Job :artists
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1964
Will's siblings are: Pam Smith (born in 1964), and twins Ellen and Harry Smith (born in 1971).1964
Will's siblings are: Pam Smith (born in 1964), and twins Ellen and Harry Smith (born in 1971).1987
Met first wife, Sheree Smith, at a taping of _"Different World, A" _ in 1991.1987
Met first wife, Sheree Fletcher, at a taping of "A Different World" (1987) in 1991.1989
Received the first ever Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance, for the song "Parents Just Don't Understand" in 1989 with his partner Jeffrey A. Townes (aka Jazzy Jeff).1989
Received the first ever Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance, for the song "Parents Just Don't Understand" in 1989 with his partner Jeffrey A. Townes (aka Jazzy Jeff).1990
Smith's pilot test show for "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" was directed by Debbie Allen.1990
Met wife Jada Pinkett Smith when she tried out for the role of his girlfriend on "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" . The role eventually went to Nia Long.1990
Smith's pilot test show for "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" (1990) was directed by Debbie Allen.1990
Met wife Jada Pinkett Smith when she tried out for the role of his girlfriend on "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" (1990). The role eventually went to Nia Long.1992
Has three children. Son, Willard Smith III (Trey Smith) born in November 11, 1992, with Sheree Smith. Son, Jaden Christopher Syre Smith (Jaden Smith) born July 8, 1998 and daughter, Willow Camille Reign Smith (Willow Smith) born October 31, 2000 with Jada Pinkett Smith.1992
Has three children. Son, Willard Smith III (Trey Smith) born in November 11, 1992, with Sheree Fletcher. Son, Jaden Christopher Syre Smith (Jaden Smith) born July 8, 1998 and daughter, Willow Camille Reign Smith (Willow Smith) born October 31, 2000 with Jada Pinkett Smith.1993
As a public role model, hosted the Presidential Inaugural Celebration for Youth, as part of the Gala for President Bill Clinton. 1993
As a public role model, hosted the Presidential Inaugural Celebration for Youth, as part of the Gala for President Bill Clinton. [January 1993]1994
Hosted the MTV Movie Awards in 1994.1995
His 1995 divorce from ex-wife Sheree Smith led to a $900,000 lump sum divorce settlement for Zampino plus $24,000 per month in alimony and child support; this equals $288,000 a year.1995
His 1995 divorce from ex-wife Sheree Fletcher led to a $900,000 lump sum divorce settlement for Zampino plus $24,000 per month in alimony and child support; this equals $288,000 a year.1996
Has said he based his character Captain Steven Hiller in Independence Day on his favorite big screen hero, Harrison Ford, most notably his performances of Han Solo in Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope and its sequels.1996
Has said he based his character Captain Steven Hiller in Independence Day (1996) on his favorite big screen hero, Harrison Ford, most notably his performances of Han Solo in Star Wars (1977) and its sequels.1997
An animated caricature of him appeared in "Men in Black: The Series" _ (the animated series adaptation of _Men In Black _), alongside a caricature of his MIB co-star Tommy Lee Jones, set against a shot that parodied one of the famous low angle shots of a building being threatened by a flying saucer, an in-joke reference to Smith's 1996 hit "Men in Black: The Series" , which preceded Men In Black.1997
His character from Men in Black , Agent Jay, was not originally written to specifically be a black man. In fact, the role was offered to Caucasian actors Chris O'Donnell and David Schwimmer before Smith accepted the part.1997
An animated caricature of him appeared in "Men in Black: The Series" (1997) (the animated series adaptation of Men in Black (1997)), alongside a caricature of his MIB co-star Tommy Lee Jones, set against a shot that parodied one of the famous low angle shots of a building being threatened by a flying saucer, an in-joke reference to Smith's 1996 hit "Men in Black: The Series" (1997), which preceded Men in Black (1997).1997
His character from Men in Black (1997), Agent Jay, was not originally written to specifically be a black man. In fact, the role was offered to Caucasian actors Chris O'Donnell and David Schwimmer before Smith accepted the part.1998
Was considered for the role of Detective James Carter in Rush Hour .1998
Chosen by People magazine as one of the 50 Most Beautiful People in the World. 1998
Was considered for the role of Detective James Carter in Rush Hour (1998).1998
Chosen by People magazine as one of the 50 Most Beautiful People in the World. [1998]1999
Once stated that in his whole career, he most regrets turning down the part of Neo in The Matrix and the film that he most regrets making was Wild Wild West .1999
Turned down the role of Neo in The Matrix .1999
Turned down the role of Neo in The Matrix (1999).1999
Once stated that in his whole career, he most regrets turning down the part of Neo in The Matrix (1999) and the film that he most regrets making was Wild Wild West (1999).2001
In the 1998 rap lyrics of "Gettin' Jiggy", Will Smith says that Muhammad Ali would call him "The Greatest." Two and a half years later, he played the title role in Ali .2001
In the 1998 rap lyrics of "Gettin' Jiggy", Will Smith says that Muhammad Ali would call him "The Greatest." Two and a half years later, he played the title role in Ali (2001).2003
Ranked #2 on Star TV's Top Ten Box Office stars of the 1990s .2003
Dropped from Columbia Records as an artist after lackluster sales of his third solo album, which was self-titled, and greatest hits compilation. 2003
Ranked #2 on Star TV's Top Ten Box Office stars of the 1990s (2003).2003
Dropped from Columbia Records as an artist after lackluster sales of his third solo album, which was self-titled, and greatest hits compilation. [Summer 2003]2004
In 2004, his net worth was estimated to be $188 million.2004
Has appeared in two films starting with the word "I", I, Robot and I Am Legend .2004
Has appeared in two films starting with the word "I", I, Robot (2004) and I Am Legend (2007).2005
He and Jada Pinkett Smith were forced to leave their home in California because a bush fire threatened to destroy it and several other houses in the same area. 2005
Was considered for the role of "Mr. Smith" in Mr. & Mrs. Smith before Brad Pitt was cast.2005
Ranked #15 in TV Guide's list of "TV's 25 Greatest Teen Idols" .2005
Gained a place in the Guinness World Records book for most public appearances in 12 hours, by attending three red carpet "premieres" for Hitch on 22nd February 2005. He walked the red carpet and introduced the film at Manchester, Birmingham, and finally for the premiere in London, England.2005
Premiere Magazine ranked him as #44 on a list of the Greatest Movie Stars of All Time in their Stars in Our Constellation feature .2005
Was considered for the role of "Mr. Smith" in Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2005) before Brad Pitt was cast.2005
Ranked #15 in TV Guide's list of "TV's 25 Greatest Teen Idols" (23 January 2005 issue).2005
Premiere Magazine ranked him as #44 on a list of the Greatest Movie Stars of All Time in their Stars in Our Constellation feature (2005).2005
Gained a place in the Guinness World Records book for most public appearances in 12 hours, by attending three red carpet "premieres" for Hitch (2005/I) on 22nd February 2005. He walked the red carpet and introduced the film at Manchester, Birmingham, and finally for the premiere in London, England.2005
He and Jada Pinkett Smith were forced to leave their home in California because a bush fire threatened to destroy it and several other houses in the same area. [October 2005]2006
Lost his place in the Guiness World Records book for most public appearances in 12 hours to German actors Jürgen Vogel and Daniel Brühl, who attended four red carpet premieres of their movie _Freund von mir, Ein _, one more than Will .2006
Ranked #14 on Premiere's 2006 "Power 50" list. Had ranked #18 in 2005. He is the second-highest ranked actor, behind only Tom Cruise.2006
Ranked #14 on Premiere's 2006 "Power 50" list. Had ranked #18 in 2005. He is the second-highest ranked actor, behind only Tom Cruise.2006
Lost his place in the Guiness World Records book for most public appearances in 12 hours to German actors Jürgen Vogel and Daniel Brühl, who attended four red carpet premieres of their movie Ein Freund von mir (2006), one more than Will (22 October 2006).2006
Was in consideration for the part of Curtis Taylor Jr in Dreamgirls (2006). However Jamie Foxx was cast instead.2007
Had to undergo treatment on his shoulder in a New York hospital after he suffered a strain. 2007
2007 - Ranked #5 on EW's The 50 Smartest People in Hollywood.2007
December 2007 - According to Forbes, for each dollar he got paid, Smith's movies averaged $10 of gross income.2007
In 2007, Forbes Magazine estimated his earnings for the year at $31 million.2007
Had to undergo treatment on his shoulder in a New York hospital after he suffered a strain. [March 2007]2007
2007 - Ranked #5 on EW's The 50 Smartest People in Hollywood.2007
December 2007 - According to Forbes, for each dollar he got paid, Smith's movies averaged $10 of gross income.2008
As of Hancock , he holds the record for the actor to star in the most consecutive $100 million-grossing movies (8).2008
He and his daughter Willow Smith both had movies opening 2 July, 2008. His was Hancock , hers was Kit Kittredge: An American Girl .2008
As of Hancock (2008), he holds the record for the actor to star in the most consecutive $100 million-grossing movies (8).2008
He and his daughter Willow Smith both had movies opening 2 July, 2008. His was Hancock (2008), hers was Kit Kittredge: An American Girl (2008).
