Willard Carroll Smith (born September 25, 1968), better known by his stage name The Fresh Prince, is an actor, rapper, and film producer from the United States. He is well-known for his work in music, television, and movies.
Smith has won an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, a Golden Globe Award, a Screen Actors Guild Award, and four Grammy Awards.
Additionally, as a producer, he has been nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award and a Tony Award. Smith set and held a number of box office records in the United States and internationally. By 2021, his films will have generated more than $9.3 billion worldwide, making him one of Hollywood’s most bankable stars.
Here are 10 Fun Facts about Will Smith.
Fact 1
Will Smith’s birth name is Willard Christopher Smith Jr. He was also known as “Fresh Prince” and “Mr. July.”
Fact 2
He is infamous for inserting the remark “Aw, hell no!” into every film he appears in. That is his signature phrase.
Fact 3
Jada Pinkett Smith is Will Smith’s wife. He met her during her television audition for “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.”
They are a well-known celebrity couple.
Fact 4
He portrayed Captain Steven Hiller in the film “Independence Day.”He claims to have modeled the role after Harrison Ford’s portrayal of Han Solo in Star Wars.
Fact 5
As a rapper Will Smith won a Grammy Award for the popular song “Summertime”.
Fact 6
In 1998 Will Smith was selected by People Magazine for their “50 Most Beautiful People” list.
Fact 7
In 1993, he hosted the Presidential Inaugural Youth Celebration. He did so on behalf of Bill Clinton.
Fact 8
In 1999 Will Smith turned down the role of Neo in “The Matrix”. He instead starred in the box office failure “Wild Wild West.”
Fact 9
Will Smith was the first “rapper” to receive an Academy Award nomination in the Academy’s history.
Fact 10
At age 13 Will Smith was already 6’ 2” tall. This also corresponds to his adult height.
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