Willard Carroll Smith II, also known by his stage name The Fresh Prince, is an American actor, rapper, and film producer.

Born on September 25, 1968 (age 53 years), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America, Will Smith is said to have first achieved recognition as part of a hip hop duo with DJ Jazzy Jeff, with whom he released five studio albums and the US Billboard Hot 100 top 20 singles.

Will is married to Jada Pinkett Smith and is a proud father of three children by the names of Jaden Smith, Willow Smith, Trey Smith.

He was said to have been born to his parents Willard Carroll Smith, Sr. and Caroline Bright who gave birth to him as well as his siblings known as  Ellen Smith, Pam Smith and Harry Smith.

Will Smith Parents: Willard Carroll Smith, Sr. and Caroline Bright

Will Smith is the son of Caroline (née Bright), a Philadelphia school board administrator, and Willard Carroll Smith Sr., a U.S. Air Force veteran and refrigeration engineer.

Meet Willard Carroll Smith, Sr.

Willard Carroll Smith Sr. was a refrigeration engineer and U.S. Air Force veteran who lived in West Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Willard Sr. is said to have died on November 7, 2016 and was survived by four children including celebrity actor Will Smith.

Will Smith Wiki

Born
Willard Carroll Smith II

September 25, 1968 (age 53)

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Other names The Fresh Prince
Occupation
  • Actor
  • film producer
  • rapper
Years active 1986–present
Organization
  • Westbrook Inc.
  • Overbrook Entertainment
Agent
  • Creative Arts Agency
  • James Lassiter
Works
Discography and filmography
Spouse(s)
  • Sheree Zampino

    (m. 1992; div. 1995)

  • Jada Pinkett

    (m. 1997)

Children 3, including Jaden and Willow Smith
Awards Full list
Musical career
Origin West Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Genres Pop-rap[4]
Labels
  • Interscope
  • Columbia
  • RCA
  • Jive
Associated acts
  • DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince
  • Camp Lo
  • Eddie F
  • Kenny Greene
Website willsmith.com
Signature
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