Will Smith is an acclaimed American actor, rapper, and producer, celebrated for his music and film career, with numerous awards and global box-office success.
Will Smith is best known as an actor, rapper, and producer. He first gained fame on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and later starred in blockbuster films like Men in Black, Independence Day, and Bad Boys.
Will Smith has won numerous awards, including 1 Academy Award (Oscar), 1 BAFTA Award, 1 Golden Globe Award, and 4 Grammy Awards.
His first major success came as part of the hip hop duo DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince, and later, he gained worldwide recognition through the sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990–1996).
Some of his biggest hits include Independence Day (1996), Men in Black (1997), Ali (2001), The Pursuit of Happyness (2006), I Am Legend (2007), Aladdin (2019), and King Richard (2021).
In 2022, after slapping comedian Chris Rock on stage during the Academy Awards, Smith was banned from attending all Academy events for 10 years.