# Will Smith

_American actor, film producer and rapper (born 1968)_

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Last updated: 2026-11-01

> Willard Carroll Smith II is an American actor, rapper, and film producer. Known for his work in both the screen and music industries, his accolades include an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, a BAFTA Award, and four Grammy Awards. His films as a leading man have grossed over $10 billion worldwide, making him one of Hollywood's most bankable stars.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 25 September 1968 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q40096#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Philadelphia ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q40096#P19))
- **Citizenship:** United States ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q40096#P27))
- **Occupation:** television actor; film actor; actor; film director; singer; rapper ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q40096#P106))
- **Education:** Archbishop John Carroll High School; Julia R. Masterman School; Overbrook High School ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q40096#P69))
- **Spouse:** Jada Pinkett Smith; Sheree Zampino ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q40096#P26))
- **Official website:** willsmith.com ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q40096#P856))
- **Awards:** MTV Movie Award for Best Fight; MTV Movie Award for Best Kiss; MTV Movie Award for Best Performance; Saturn Award for Best Actor; American Music Award for Favorite Soul/R&B Album; American Music Award for Favorite Pop/Rock Album; Favorite Pop/Rock Male Artist; Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance; Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group; Grammy Award for Best Rap Solo Performance; MTV Video Music Award for Best Rap Video; MTV Video Music Award for Best Video from a Film; MTV Video Music Award for Best Male Video; World Music Awards; Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Original Song ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q40096#P166))
- **Facebook:** WillSmith ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q40096#P2013))
- **Instagram:** willsmith ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q40096#P2003))
- **YouTube:** UCKuHFYu3smtrl2AwwMOXOlg ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q40096#P2397))

## Questions

**When was Will Smith born?**  
Will Smith was born on 25 September 1968 in Philadelphia.

**Where did Will Smith study?**  
Will Smith was educated at Archbishop John Carroll High School, Julia R. Masterman School, Overbrook High School.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Will Smith](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Will_Smith) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikipedia (Nepali): विल स्मिथ](https://ne.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E0%A4%B5%E0%A4%BF%E0%A4%B2_%E0%A4%B8%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%AE%E0%A4%BF%E0%A4%A5) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q40096](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q40096) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: TechCrunch Disrupt San Francisco 2019 - Day 1 (48834070763) (cropped).jpg by TechCrunch (CC BY 2.0)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:TechCrunch_Disrupt_San_Francisco_2019_-_Day_1_(48834070763)_(cropped).jpg)

## Licence and attribution

Text from the Wikipedia article Will Smith, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. This page's text is shared under the same licence. Facts from Wikidata (CC0). Image: TechCrunch Disrupt San Francisco 2019 - Day 1 (48834070763) (cropped).jpg — TechCrunch, CC BY 2.0.

## Cite this page

"Will Smith". DigiNepal. Last updated 1 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/will-smith. Retrieved 7 November 2026.