Will Smith An actor, rap artist, film and television producer

Born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania..Philly.

Rap musician with childhood friend DJ Jazzy-Jazz Jeff

Will Smith has come a long way since his glimpse of fame as a music artist in 1988 for winning his first Grammy in the rap category. (found success with Clean rap!) Star in successful show, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air NBC Will Smiths first major roles were: Six Degrees of Separation in 1993 and Bad Boys in 1995.

In 1996 Will Smith starred in the film Independence Day. It was a massive blockbuster. *At its time it was the second highest grossing film in history. This film is what reallllly established Will Smith.

In 1997, Men in Black was another huge success.

In 1998, Enemy of the State was just as successful.

Will Smiths career was booming. So much that in 2005, Smith was entered into the Guinness Book of World Records for attending three premieres in a 24-hour time span.

0n December 10th, 2007 Smith was honored at Graumans Chinese Theatre on Hollywood Boulevard. Smith left an imprint of his hands and feet outside the famous theatre in front of a crowd of fans. This imprint ceremony signifies that you have really made it to the top in Hollywood. I am Legend (2007) *On December 1, 2008 TV Guide reported that Smith was selected as one of Americas top ten most fascinating people of 2008 in an ABC Special that aired on December 4th, 2008.

Men in Black III opened on May 25th, 2012 Smith and his son Jaden played father and son in two productions: In 2006, The Pursuit of Happyness and also the most recent film After Earth released May 31st, 2013. Will Smith has two sons, Jaden and Willow. Was married to Sheree Zampino but divorced.

*Smith was consistently listed in Fortune Magazines Richest 40 list of the forty wealthiest Americans under the age of 40. During the 2012 Presidential Election Smith was one of the top fundraisers for the 2012 Obama-Biden campaign. He hosted a fundraiser at his home. It raised more than $500,000.

He is a Christian. However he says, I am a student of all religious, and I respect all people and all paths.

Smith gave $1.3 million to charities in 2007, of which $450,000 went to two Christian ministries, and $122,500 went to three Scientology organizations. The rest went to Christian-based schools and churches as well as a memorial center in Israel and has founded many private elementary schools in Calabasas, California, the New Village Leadership Academy. In 2010 he had already donated $1.2 million to the school in 2010.

In 2009, Will Smith earned Entertainer of the decade. AWARDS Grammy Award- Best Rap Performance, Parents just dont understand-1989 Grammy Award-Best Rap Performance, Summertime-1992

NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People- Image Award for Best Situation Comedy, for The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air-1992

Grammy Award for best Rap Performance in Men in Black-1998

Grammy Award for best Rap Performance for Getting Jiggy Wit It-1998 ASCAP Awards in 1998 and 2000

Blockbuster Entertainment Awards-favorite actor for sci-fi in 1996 and 1998 and favorite actor for action/adventure-1999

Image Award, Entertainer of the Year, Outstanding Music Video, Outstanding Rap Artist-1999

BET Award for Best Actor for the movie, Ali-2002

~~Nurtures strong family ties

~~Shows diverse acting talents (science-fiction, adventure, romantic comedy)hitch-2005),

Introduction:

I want the world to be better, because I was here. Those are the wishful words of Will Smith, my favorite actor. Will Smith is known for his many successful movies he has starred in. There is no doubt he has built his empire in the entertainment industry-but Will Smiths contributions to the world go far beyond his acting scripts and your movie tixHis desire to help others is stronger than any desire for a grammy or #1 spot in the box office.

The best part about Will Smith is that this desire to make the world a better place has been expressed in both words and actions.

I love both his movies and his character as a person. He is my role model.

Closing:

Will Smith has made a tremendous difference in so many communities in so many ways. His achievements have been accomplished with the hard work and values I admire. Will Smith said, I want the world to be better, because I was here and just every other goal he set and accomplished-he has not fallen short on that goal either.