Will Smith

Birthday

Sep 25, 1968

Born to Caroline & Willard Cristopher Smith, Sr. in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Begins Rapping

Nov 7, 1980

Smith began rapping after being influenced by hip-hop legend Grandmaster Flash.

Meets DJ Jazzy Jeff

Jul 1, 1984

Will meets DJ Jazzy Jeff at a party & they start a duo together known as DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince.

First Grammy

Sep 10, 1988

DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince won their first Grammy award in the rap category.

The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

Sep 10, 1990

Will wins the title role, playing himself, in the NBC sitcom "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air."

Second Grammy

Feb 28, 1991

DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince win their second Grammy award.

Will & Sheree

Apr 27, 1992

Will Smith married Sheree Zampino.

First Child

Nov 11, 1992

Will & Sheree Smith had a son named Willard Christopher Smith III, also known as "Trey".

Six Degrees of Separation

Nov 8, 1993

Will starred in the drama "Six Degrees of Separation" in 1993. It was one of his first major roles.

Divorce

Oct 29, 1995

Will & Sheree Smith get a divorce.

Bad Boys

Dec 1, 1995

Will starred in "Bad Boys" in 1995. It was one of his first major roles.

Independence Day

Feb 28, 1996

Smith starred as part of an ensemble cast in "Independence Day." The film was a massive blockbuster, becoming the second highest grossing film in history at the time and establishing Smith as a prime box office draw.

Enemy of the State

Jun 8, 1998

Will starred in Enemy of the State.

Wild Wild West

Nov 8, 1999

He turned down starring in "The Matrix" in favor of "Wild Wild West."

Guinness Book of World Records

Sep 27, 2005

Smith was entered into the Guinness Book of World Records for attending a record breaking three premieres in a 24-hour time span.

Grauman's Chinese Theatre

Dec 10, 2007

Smith was recognized at Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Holywood Boulevard for leaving an imprint of his hands and feet outside the world renowned theater in front of many fans.

I Am Legend

Dec 14, 2007

Smith starred in "I Am Legend." Its opening was the largest ever for a film released in the United States during December. Smith himself has said that he considers the film to be "aggressively unique."

Most Fascinating People of 2008

Dec 1, 2008

TV Guide reported that Smith has been selected as one of America’s top ten most fascinating people of 2008 for a Barbara Walters ABC special that aired on December 4, 2008.

Currenly...

Nov 8, 2012

Will is currently filming Men In Black III, to be released in 2012.