Willard Carroll Smith II (born 1968) is an American actor, rapper and film producer who has worked at the top of both the screen and music industries. He first gained recognition as half of the hip-hop duo DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince, whose songs reached the Billboard Hot 100, and later released solo albums including Big Willie Style. He began acting on the NBC sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, which won him two Golden Globe Awards, then became a film star in the Bad Boys and Men in Black franchises and in Independence Day. He was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor for Ali and The Pursuit of Happyness before winning it for King Richard (2021). His accolades also include a Golden Globe, a BAFTA and four Grammy Awards, and his films as a leading man have grossed over ten billion dollars worldwide.
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is an American actor, rapper, and film producer
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(born September 25, 1968)
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is an American actor, rapper, and film producer
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before winning the award for his portrayal of Richard Williams in King Richard (2021)
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he won two Golden Globe Awards for Best Actor in a Television Series
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four Grammy Awards
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is an American actor, rapper, and film producer
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Smith emerged as a film star with leading roles in the film franchises Bad Boys (1995-2024) and Men in Black (1997-2012)
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