Biography of Will Smith
Will Smith is the protagonist of the television show “The Bold Prince of Beverly Hills,” as well as a talented actor who, since 1992, managed to star in a number of blockbusters.
Early years
The famous actor and musician Will Smith, born Willard Christopher Smith, Jr., was born on September 25, 1968 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, in the family of Carolina Smith, a member of the local school board, and Willard S. Smith, the owner of an enterprise specializing in on refrigeration equipment.
Will was an exemplary student who won fame with his wit, helping the boy get out of any situation, for which he will subsequently be nicknamed “The Prince.”
From the age of 12, Smith reads rap, imitating such heroes of the scene as “Grandmaster Flash”, but at the same time bringing to that creativity that sparkling humor, which later becomes his “business card”. At 16, at a friendly party, the boy meets a DJ called Jeff
Success on the rap scene
The duo begin to record music that deviates from the traditional sound of “gangster rap.” The first single of the group, “Girls Is not Nothing but Trouble”, becomes a hit in 1986. The debut album “Rock the House” takes off to the top of the Billboard Top 200 charts, and makes Smith, who is not yet 18, a millionaire. Now Smith does not even think about continuing his studies.
In 1988, the success of DJ Jazzy Jeff and The Fresh Prince was supported by the album “He’s a DJ, I’m the Rapper”, the first in history to receive the Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance.
Turn in career
Two years later, Smith successfully changed the direction of his activities, trying himself on acting. “NBC” television company asserts it to the main role of the sitcom about the boy from Philadelphia, who had time to see a lot for his short life. According to the plot of the show, the hero from the street is sent to California, to the home of a wealthy
And at this time, Smith and Townes continue to record music. Their latest collaborative album, Code Red, is known for the hit “Boom! Shake the Room”.
The first steps to the status of superstar Smith does, starring in the movie “The Bad Guys.” In this high-budget detective tape, Smith works in tandem with Martin Lawrence.
The Star of Hollywood
The next time, in 1996, he will appear in the epic sci-fi disaster movie “Independence Day.” This role assigns Smith the glory of the leading actor of Hollywood and makes the most popular hero of summer blockbusters. In it, Smith appears in the role of a pilot, who has to repel attacks of invaders on Earth, the aliens. With extraterrestrial civilizations will have to fight him and in the next comic sci-fi tape “People in black.” Another success for the actor of versatile talent brings the leading soundtrack to the film, included in Smith’s new solo album, “Big Willie Style”.
A succession of movie hits ends for Smith in 1999 on the movie Wild, Wild West, a science-fiction cowboy western where the actor works in tandem with Kevin Klein.
In 2001, the recognition of criticism of Smith returns work in the biographical tape “Ali”. His reincarnation in the charismatic figure of big boxing will also go to personal life, accustomed to working on self and self-discipline.
Roles in the cinema
Remaining faithful to the science fiction genre, in 2004 Smith is removed in the tape based on the works of Isaac Asimov’s “I, Robot”.
Smith’s curiosity and charm find application in the romantic comedy of 2005, “Hitch’s Method”, in which the actor plays the role of heartthrob and consultant on affairs of the cupid, helping the unlucky guys to establish affairs on a personal front. This is followed by another financial success, praised by critics – the 2006 film “In pursuit of happiness” about the poor man’s path to the heights of success. Having played a duet with his own son Jayden, Will fascinates the audience, portraying a single father who has to start his life from scratch, for which he receives the Oscar as the best actor.
In 2007, a new director’s version of the film “The Omega Man” by Charlton Haston – “I’m a Legend”, in which he will face the bloodthirsty vampires.
Not so long ago, a talented actor and musician began to master a new profession, acting as a producer of films.
Personal life
Will Smith was married twice. His first marriage lasted only three years, but from him Will had a son, Willard Smith III. In 1997, he married actress Jade Pinkett Smith, and the union continues to this day. In 1998, a son was born in the family, Jayden, and in 2000 a daughter, Willow, was born.
The couple Smith owns houses in the American Florida and Philadelphia, and also property in Sweden. Like many in Hollywood, Smith adheres to liberal political views. During the presidential race, he made contributions to Senator Barack Obama. Smith is an inveterate chess player, as well as computer games, and every year he takes his mother to rest.
Quotations
“I want to do good, I want the world to become better from my stay in it.”
“Realism is the surest way to mediocrity, why should one necessarily be a realist?”
“There is no easy way, no talent will help if you do not work hard.”
“The first step to believing in you is to believe in yourself.”
“Do not chase after anyone.” Be yourself, do your work and do your best. “
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