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Will Smith

Acting

Born September 25, 1968 · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Also known as Willard Smith · Willard Christopher Smith, Jr.

Biography

Willard Carroll Smith II is an American actor, rapper, and film producer. Known for his work in both the screen and music industries, his accolades include an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, a BAFTA Award, and four Grammy Awards. His films as a leading man have grossed over $10 billion worldwide, making him one of Hollywood's most bankable stars.

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Awards & recognition

  • Academy Award — Best Actor · 2022
  • Golden Globe Award — Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama · 2021
  • Golden Raspberry Award — Worst Supporting Actor - Razzie Award · 2013
  • NAACP Image Award — Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture · 2009
  • MTV Movie Award — Best Performance · 2008
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  • Saturn Award — Best Actor · 2007
  • David Angell Humanitarian Award · 2006
  • Favorite Pop/Rock Male Artist · 2005
  • MTV Movie Award — Best Performance · 2002
  • Favorite Pop/Rock Male Artist · 2000
  • NAACP Image Award — Outstanding Music Video · 2000
  • American Music Award — Favorite Soul/R&B Album · 1999
  • American Music Award — Favorite Pop/Rock Album · 1999
  • Golden Raspberry Award — Worst Original Song · 1999
  • Grammy Award — Best Rap Solo Performance · 1999
  • MTV Video Music Award — Best Male Video · 1999
  • NAACP Image Award — Outstanding Music Video · 1999
  • Grammy Award — Best Rap Solo Performance · 1998
  • MTV Movie Award — Best Fight · 1998
  • MTV Video Music Award — Best Rap Video · 1998
  • MTV Video Music Award — Best Male Video · 1998
  • MTV Movie Award — Best Kiss · 1997
  • MTV Video Music Award — Best Video from a Film · 1997
  • Grammy Award — Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group · 1992
  • Grammy Award — Best Rap Performance · 1989
  • World Music Awards
  • Young Artist Awards
  • Academy Award — Best Actor · 2022 · nominated
  • Academy Award — Best Picture · 2022 · nominated
  • Academy Award — Best Actor · 2007 · nominated
  • Academy Award — Best Actor · 2002 · nominated

Filmography50+ titles

Kids' Choice Awards

1987as Host

The Oprah Conversation

2020as Self

Life in a Year

2020Executive Producer

Cobra Kai

2018Executive Producer, Producer

The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Reunion

2020as Self

The Pursuit of Happyness

2006as Chris Gardner

The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

1990as Will Smith

Emancipation

2022as Peter

Charm City Kings

2020Executive Producer

Bel-Air

2022as Will Smith

One Strange Rock

2018as Self - Host

Nirvanna: The Band - The Show - The Movie

2025as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Welcome to Earth

2021as Self - Host

King Richard

2021as Richard Williams

Seven Pounds

2008as Ben

Top Gear

2002as Self

Lily Topples The World

2021as Self

Spies in Disguise

2019as Lance Sterling (voice)

The Secret Life of Bees

2008Producer

Quincy

2018as Self

Bad Boys: Ride or Die

2024as Mike Lowrey

Saving Face

2004Producer

Collateral Beauty

2016as Howard Inlet

I Am Legend

2007as Robert Neville

The Graham Norton Show

2007as Self

All of Us

2003Creator, Director, Executive Producer

Men in Black

1997as Jay

Pole to Pole with Will Smith

2026as Self - Host

Amend: The Fight for America

2021as Self - Host

Bad Boys for Life

2020as Mike

Aladdin

2019as Genie / Mariner

Concussion

2015as Dr. Bennet Omalu

Hot Ones

2015as Self

Free Angela and All Political Prisoners

2012Executive Producer

Enemy of the State

1998as Robert Clayton Dean

Mad TV

1995as Self

Bigflo & Oli: Hip Hop Frenzy

2020as Self

My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman

2018as Self

ATL

2006Producer

I, Robot

2004as Del Spooner

The Cutting Edge: The Magic of Movie Editing

2004as Self

Dads

2019as Self

Focus

2015as Nicky Spurgeon

A Man's Story

2011as Self

Independence Day

1996as Capt. Steven Hiller

Howard

2018as Genie / Mariner (archive footage)

James Cameron's Story of Science Fiction

2018as Self

Ali

2001as Muhammad Ali / Cassius Clay

Bad Boys

1995as Mike Lowrey

Bad Boys II

2003as Detective Mike Lowrey