Will Smith Biography, Net Worth, Height, Controversy, Age, and Wiki

Biography of Will Smith

Willard Carroll Smith II is an actor, rapper, and producer from the United States. He is also known by his stage name The Fresh Prince.

Smith began his career as a child actor in the 1990s sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. As of 2021, his films had earned almost $9.3 billion at the box office globally, ranking him among Hollywood’s most financially secure actors.

He is well known for his work in music, movies, and television and has won several honors, including four Grammy Awards and an Academy Award.

Smith first gained recognition as part of the duo Jazzy Jeff, with whom he released five studio albums and several top 20 singles.

However, he has released four solo albums: Lost and Found (2002), Born to Reign (2002), and Big Willie Style (1997). (2005). His top songs include “Wild Wild West” and “Gettin’ Jiggy wit It.”

Actor Will Smith was best known for his roles in the action films Bad Boys (1995), Men in Black (1997), The Pursuit of Happyness (2006), I Am Legend (2007), Hancock (2008), Seven Pounds (2008) and Suicide Squad (2016), and Aladdin (2019). He received Academy Award nominations for his portrayal of Muhammad Ali in Ali (2001) and received critical acclaim for Man of Steel (2003).

In 2022, he was banned from attending all Academy Awards functions and faced public backlash for his angry reaction to presenter Chris Rock’s joke about Smith’s wife Jada Pinkett Smith. Smith left the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences after that.

Early life

Willard Carroll Smith Jr. was born on September 25, 1968, in Philadelphia, to Willard Carroll Sr., a US Air Force veteran, and Caroline Smith.

He has two sisters, the twins Harry and Ellen, as well as an older sister called Pamela. His parents divorced when he was 13 years old and separated in the early 2000s.

Will Smith with Award

Personal life

“Trey” Smith III was born in 1992, the son of Willard Carroll and Sheree Zampino. Trey appeared in his father’s music video for “Just the Two of Us”, and acted in two episodes of the sitcom All of Us.

He has made appearances on The David Blaine: Real or Magic TV special and The Oprah Winfrey Show.

On December 31, 1997, Smith married Jada Koren Pinkett, an actress. They first met when Pinkett appeared in an audition for the part of Smith’s character’s girlfriend in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.

In the films The Pursuit of Happyness and After Earth, he co-starred with 1998-born Jaden Christopher Syre Smith. Willow Camille Reign Smith, who played his daughter in I Am Legend, was born in 2001.

Short Information

  • Known As – Fresh Prince, Mr. July
  • Current Age – 53 years old (2022).
  • Birthdate – 25 September 1968.
  • Profession – Actor, Rapper, and Producer.

Personal Information

  • BirthName – Willard Carroll Smith II.
  • Known As – Fresh Prince, Mr. July.
  • Date of Birth – 25 September 1968.
  • Current Age – 53 years old (2022).
  • Birth Place – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.
  • Hometown – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.
  • Profession – Actor, Rapper, and Producer.
  • Zodiac Sign – Libra.
  • Religion – Christianity.
  • Nationality – American.

Physical Stats

● Height – 

  • In meters – 1.87 m.
  • In centimeters – 187 cm.
  • In feet and inches – 6 feet and 1½ inches.

● Weight – 

  • In kilograms – 82 kg.
  • In pounds – 181 lbs.

● Body Dimension

  • Breast/Chest – 42 inches.
  • Waist – 33 inches.
  • Biceps – 16 inches.

● Eye Color – Brown.

● Hair Color – Black.

Will Smith with wife

Education | Qualification 

  • School – Overbrook High School Julia R. Masterman School.
  • College – N/A
  • Qualification – N/A

Family | Relative

  • Father – Willard Carroll Smith, Sr.
  • Mother – Caroline Bright.
  • Brother – Harry Smith.
  • Sister – Ellen Smith, and Pam Smith.
  • Son – Jaden Smith, and Trey Smith.
  • Daughter – Willow Smith.
  • GF/BF – N/A
  • Husband/Wife – Jada Pinkett Smith.

Relationship Status

  • Marital Status – Married.
  • GF/BF – N/A
  • Husband/Wife – Jada Pinkett Smith.

Net Worth of Will Smith

Total net worth – $375 Million.

Car Collection – 

  • Rolls-Royce Ghost
  • Maybach 57S
  • 1965 Ford Mustang
  • BMW I8
  • Bentley Azure
  • Tesla Roadster
  • Cadillac Escalade ESV
Will Smith Biography

Controversies

  • In 2022, he was banned from attending all Academy Awards functions and faced public backlash for his angry reaction to presenter Chris Rock’s joke about Smith’s wife Jada Pinkett Smith. Smith left the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences after that.

Facts

  • He has received four Grammy Awards and two Academy Awards.
  • He is the only actor whose movies have consecutively grosser over $100 million at the box office.
  • He rose to fame after appearing on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, a renowned tv show.
  • He was a multi-millionaire before he even turned 20.
  • He is the first hip-hop artist to get an Academy Award nomination.
  • He holds the record for winning this award six times at the Kids Choice Awards with his six victories.
  • He has been 6’2 since he was 13.

Quotes By Will Smith

  • Money and success don’t change people; they merely amplify what is already there.
  • The first step is you have to say that you can.
  • I want the world to be better because I was here.
  • You can cry, ain’t no shame in it.
  • Whatever your dream is, every extra penny you have needs to be going to that.

Movies

  • A Closer Walk (2003)
  • The Pursuit of Happyness (2006)
  • Seven Pounds (2008)
  • King Richard (2021)
  • Men in Black (1997)
  • Enemy of the State (1998)
  • I Am Legend (2007)
  • I, Robot (2004)
  • Concussion (2015)
  • Independence Day (1996)

Television Shows

  • No Small Parts (2014– )
  • The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990–1996)
  • Martin (1992–1997)
  • ABC Afterschool Specials (1972–1997)
  • Happily Ever After Fairy Tales for Every Child (1995–2000)
  • Blossom (1990–1995)
  • All of Us (2003–2007)
  • Will from Home (2020– )
  • This Joka (2022– )

Awards | Achievements

Won

  • Academy Awards: Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role (2022).
  • Golden Globes: Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama (2022).
  • Grammy Awards: Best Rap Solo Performance (1999, and 1998).
  • Grammy Awards: Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group (1992).
  • Grammy Awards: Best Rap Performance (1988).

Nominated

  • Academy Awards: Best Motion Picture of the Year (2022).
  • Academy Awards: Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role (2007).
  • Academy Awards: Best Actor in a Leading Role (2002).

Favorite Things:-

  • Hobbies – Playing Chess, Fencing, Listening to Music
  • Favorite Food – Philly Cheese Steak
  • Favorite Destination – United States
  • Favorite Color – Red, Black

Social Accounts

Frequently Asked Question

Q.1 What is the birthname of Will Smith?

Ans: Willard Carroll Smith Jr. is the birthname of Will Smith.

Q.2 What is the net worth of Will Smith?

Ans: Will Smith’s net worth is estimated at around $375 million.

Q.3 Who is Will Smith married to?

Ans: Will Smith is married to Jada Pinkett Smith.

Q.4 How many kids does Will Smith have?

Ans: Will Smith is the father of two sons named Jaden Smith, and Trey Smith, and a daughter named Willow Smith.

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