Will Smith's Childhood Life
A talented actor and singer, Will Smith has worked his way upwards with a list of blockbusters and hit tracks to his credit. He ensured his pursuit of 'happyness' would surely be fulfilled and his tryst with rapping began at an early age. Here's a look at his childhood life and a brief glance at his career graph.
He charmed millions with his charm and acting prowess. He was first seen as a rapper and then as one of Hollywood's hottest guy on the block. I am talking about Willard Christopher Smith, Jr., known widely as Will Smith, who was born on September 25, 1968. He tasted success as a rapper under the name of Fresh Prince early on. This man surely caused millions of young girls to swoon and was noted for many performance-based roles. Here's a look at his childhood and how he made a mark in the music and film industry.
Will was born in West Philadelphia was raised in Germantown in Northwest Philadelphia. His father, Willard Christopher Smith, Sr. and his mother, Caroline divorced when he was only 13. This charming young boy enthralled people with his rapping skills early on in his life. He was known for his song, 'Boom Shake the Room' with hip-hop duo, DJ Jazzy Jeff.
His association with rapping began in his school days. He was nicknamed Prince due to his charming mannerisms. Will was then known as the Fresh Prince in his teens. From thereon he began rapping with Jeff Townes (Jazzy Jeff) and it was when he attended the Overbrook High School (West Philadelphia), he joined hands with Jeff to form D.J. Jazzy Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince. Here, he handled the rhymes and learned the finer nuances of rap. This group turned out to be very popular in the 1980s to the 1990s. They performed many hit numbers.
In 1988, D.J. Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince finally achieved critical acclaim when they were awarded the Grammy Award in the Rap category. But by 1990, Will almost went bankrupt until he finally signed a contract with NBC television network, which aired a show around him. This show turned out to be highly successful and this probably launched his acting career. Will is known for his role enacted in the film Bad Boys that turned things in his favor. From there on, there was no looking back for this talented actor. He also starred in the blockbusters Independence Day and gained more fame with Men in Black. These films secured his position in the film industry as one of the talented actors oozing sex appeal! He also received an Oscar nomination for the role of boxer Muhammad Ali. The Pursuit of Happyness showcased him in yet another power packed performance. Here, he enacted the role with great ease as he played the part of a person, who despite all odds achieves money and success in life through sheer hard work and a 'will' to win!
Will Smith also had a number of hit tracks to his credit. 'Gettin' Jiggy With It' and the theme song of Men in Black hit the number one slots worldwide. On 14 December 2007, his film, 'I am Legend' was released and the opening for this film was mentioned as the largest ever for any film that was released in the United States in December.
Will Smith is also listed in the Fortune magazine as one of the Richest 40 Americans. (Under the age of 40) Well, if he continues to woo his audiences with power packed performances, he would surely have many more reasons to celebrate!
Will was born in West Philadelphia was raised in Germantown in Northwest Philadelphia. His father, Willard Christopher Smith, Sr. and his mother, Caroline divorced when he was only 13. This charming young boy enthralled people with his rapping skills early on in his life. He was known for his song, 'Boom Shake the Room' with hip-hop duo, DJ Jazzy Jeff.
His association with rapping began in his school days. He was nicknamed Prince due to his charming mannerisms. Will was then known as the Fresh Prince in his teens. From thereon he began rapping with Jeff Townes (Jazzy Jeff) and it was when he attended the Overbrook High School (West Philadelphia), he joined hands with Jeff to form D.J. Jazzy Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince. Here, he handled the rhymes and learned the finer nuances of rap. This group turned out to be very popular in the 1980s to the 1990s. They performed many hit numbers.
In 1988, D.J. Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince finally achieved critical acclaim when they were awarded the Grammy Award in the Rap category. But by 1990, Will almost went bankrupt until he finally signed a contract with NBC television network, which aired a show around him. This show turned out to be highly successful and this probably launched his acting career. Will is known for his role enacted in the film Bad Boys that turned things in his favor. From there on, there was no looking back for this talented actor. He also starred in the blockbusters Independence Day and gained more fame with Men in Black. These films secured his position in the film industry as one of the talented actors oozing sex appeal! He also received an Oscar nomination for the role of boxer Muhammad Ali. The Pursuit of Happyness showcased him in yet another power packed performance. Here, he enacted the role with great ease as he played the part of a person, who despite all odds achieves money and success in life through sheer hard work and a 'will' to win!
Will Smith also had a number of hit tracks to his credit. 'Gettin' Jiggy With It' and the theme song of Men in Black hit the number one slots worldwide. On 14 December 2007, his film, 'I am Legend' was released and the opening for this film was mentioned as the largest ever for any film that was released in the United States in December.
Will Smith is also listed in the Fortune magazine as one of the Richest 40 Americans. (Under the age of 40) Well, if he continues to woo his audiences with power packed performances, he would surely have many more reasons to celebrate!
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