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Will Smith

Born on September 25, 1968 in Philadelphia, PA

Given his formidable success in numerous arenas of the entertainment industry, the multi-talented Will Smith qualifies as an original "Renaissance man." Although Smith initially gained fame as the rap star Fresh Prince prior to the age of 20, (with ... Read Full Biography

Year	Award	Category	Movie	Result
2006	Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences	Best Actor	The Pursuit of Happyness	Nominated
2006	Black Reel Awards	Best Actor	The Pursuit of Happyness	Nominated
2006	Broadcast Film Critics Association	Best Actor	The Pursuit of Happyness	Nominated
2006	Chicago Film Critics Association	Best Actor	The Pursuit of Happyness	Nominated
2006	Hollywood Foreign Press Association	Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama	The Pursuit of Happyness	Nominated

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Just the Two of Them
by Dana Taddeo
Sometimes, parents just don't understand -- but in this case, they do. Will and Jaden Smith have proven themselves to be a dynamic on-screen duo, b...

A 'Wild Bunch' With Will Smith in the Works?
by Katie Roberts
He’s busy working on remaking the musical classic “Annie,” but Will Smith already has yet another reboot in his sights: “The Wild Bunch.” ...

What Does Jaden Smith Really Want for His Birthday?
by Jenni Miller
Will Smith has revealed that his "After Earth" co-star and son Jaden has asked to be legally emancipated for his 15th birthday. Although this seem...

Will and Jaden Smith Ham It Up For the Crowd at 'After Earth' Premiere (PHOTOS)
by Dana Taddeo
The apple doesn't fall far from the movie-star tree. Will and Jaden Smith were the ever adorable father-son duo at the premiere of their upcoming m...

Submit Your Questions for 'After Earth' Stars Will and Jaden Smith!
by Dana Taddeo
Will Smith and Jaden Smith are reuniting on the big screen for the sci-fi movie "After Earth." In the M. Night Shyamalan film, Will and Jaden play ...

Why Will Smith Passed on 'Django Unchained'
by Drew Taylor
From the moment Quentin Tarantino completed his script for his revisionist western masterpiece "Django Unchained," speculation began that the title ch...