Will Smith (born Willard Carroll Smith II on September 25, 1968) is an American actor, rapper, and film producer. Smith initially gained fame as a rapper in the duo DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince before transitioning to acting. He is known for his charismatic personality and has starred in numerous blockbuster films, establishing himself as one of Hollywood's most bankable stars.
Smith's accolades include an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, a BAFTA Award, and four Grammy Awards. Some of his most notable films include Bad Boys, Independence Day, Men in Black, Ali, and The Pursuit of Happyness. For his portrayal of Richard Williams in King Richard (2021), he won the Academy Award for Best Actor. Smith's recent projects include Bad Boys: Ride or Die, the fourth installment in the Bad Boys film series, and a sequel to I Am Legend. His National Geographic series, Pole to Pole With Will Smith, is now streaming on Disney+.