About Will Smith

Willard Carroll Smith II (born September 25, 1968) is an American actor, rapper, and producer. Known for his charismatic performances, he has appeared in blockbuster films such as *Men in Black*, *Bad Boys*, and *The Pursuit of Happyness*.Smith achieved wider fame as a leading man for the action film Bad Boys (1995), and the science fiction comedy Men in Black (1997); he later reprised both roles in several sequels. After starring in the thrillers Independence Day (1996) and Enemy of the State (1998), he received Academy Award for Best Actor nominations for his portrayals of Muhammad Ali in Ali (2001), and Chris Gardner in The Pursuit of Happyness (2006). He starred in the commercially successful films I, Robot (2004), Shark Tale (2004), Hitch (2005), I Am Legend (2007), Hancock (2008), Seven Pounds (2008), Suicide Squad (2016), and Aladdin (2019). His versatility and wide-ranging appeal have made him a global icon in entertainment.