Biography
Willard Carroll Smith II (born September 25, 1968) is an American actor and rapper. Known for variety of roles, Smith has received various accolades, including an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award and four Grammy Awards. Smith began his acting career starring as a fictionalized version of himself on the NBC sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990–1996). He first gained recognition as part of a hip hop duo with DJ Jazzy Jeff, with whom he released five studio albums and the US Billboa...
Known For
Complete Filmography

El cuarto round
2024
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Accompany Osvaldo, "El Mariana", on an intimate six-month journey as he prepares for his fight at La Velada del Año 4, at the Santiago Bernabéu stadiu...

Bad Boys: Legacy
2024
as Self
Take an epic lookback at 30 years of making the Bad Boys franchise with a 22-minute retrospective. Go behind the scenes of the all-new movie with an e...

Bad Boys: Ride or Die
2024
as Mike Lowrey
After their late former Captain is framed, Lowrey and Burnett try to clear his name, only to end up on the run themselves.

Bad Boys: Ride or Die
2024
Producer
After their late former Captain is framed, Lowrey and Burnett try to clear his name, only to end up on the run themselves.

The Fresh Prince of Nowhere
2024
25 years ago, a biographical documentary on Will Smith was crafted, completed, and concealed. Today, just one VHS copy remains. Originally titled The ...

A GRAMMY Salute to 50 Years of Hip-Hop
2023
as Self
A once-in-a-lifetime live concert special celebrating the 50th anniversary of hip-hop, the two-hour tribute special features exclusive performances fr...

Emancipation
2022
as Peter
Inspired by the gripping true story of a man who would do anything for his family—and for freedom. When Peter, an enslaved man, risks his life to esca...

Emancipation
2022
Producer
Inspired by the gripping true story of a man who would do anything for his family—and for freedom. When Peter, an enslaved man, risks his life to esca...

Kids' TV: The Surprising Story
2022
as Self (archive footage)
Konnie Huq celebrates the very best of British children’s television, with a dazzling array of clips from some of the most treasured programmes ever m...

You're Watching Video Music Box
2021
as Self (archive footage)
The untold story of the world’s longest running video show, Video Music Box. A hip hop mainstay since 1983, VMB gave a platform to artists like Jay-Z,...

King Richard
2021
as Richard Williams
The story of how Richard Williams served as a coach to his daughters Venus and Serena, who will soon become two of the most legendary tennis players i...

King Richard
2021
Producer
The story of how Richard Williams served as a coach to his daughters Venus and Serena, who will soon become two of the most legendary tennis players i...

Lily Topples The World
2021
as Self
Follow 20-year-old Lily Hevesh — the world’s greatest domino toppler and the only woman in her field — in a coming-of-age story of artistry, passion, ...

Life in a Year
2020
Executive Producer
A 17 year old finds out that his girlfriend is dying, so he sets out to give her an entire life, in the last year she has left.

The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Reunion
2020
as Self
Join Will Smith, Tatyana Ali, Karyn Parsons, Joseph Marcell, Daphne Maxwell Reid, Alfonso Ribeiro and DJ Jazzy Jeff, for a funny and heartfelt night f...

Bigflo & Oli: Hip Hop Frenzy
2020
as Self
Go backstage with French rap duo Bigflo & Oli in this intimate music documentary, then join the superstar siblings as they embark on a major tour.

Will Smith: The Prince of Hollywood
2020
as Self
Fans forever love Will Smith who are reassured they will always be entertained. Follow the journey of this fascinating actor, producer, husband, and f...

Free Child
2020
as Self
From leaving Egypt 10 years ago, to almost dying a month ago in a car accident. This film is about the journey in between and the massive role the int...
Hormigueddon
2020
as Will Smith

David Blaine: Ascension
2020
as Self (archive footage)
David Blaine will redefine magic once again for an unprecedented live event at a time when the world could use a positive distraction.

Feeding America Comedy Festival
2020
as Self
All-star comics perform in support of Feeding America.

Charm City Kings
2020
Executive Producer
Mouse desperately wants to join The Midnight Clique, the infamous Baltimore dirt bike riders who rule the summertime streets. When Midnight’s leader, ...

Bad Boys for Life
2020
as Mike
Marcus and Mike are forced to confront new threats, career changes, and midlife crises as they join the newly created elite team AMMO of the Miami pol...

Bad Boys for Life
2020
Producer
Marcus and Mike are forced to confront new threats, career changes, and midlife crises as they join the newly created elite team AMMO of the Miami pol...

Spies in Disguise
2019
as Lance Sterling (voice)
Super spy Lance Sterling and scientist Walter Beckett are almost exact opposites. Lance is smooth, suave and debonair. Walter is… not. But what Walter...

Gemini Man
2019
as Henry Brogen / Junior
Henry Brogan is an elite 51-year-old assassin who's ready to call it quits after completing his 72nd job. His plans get turned upside down when he bec...

Dads
2019
as Self
A joyful exploration of modern fatherhood, this doc gathers the testimonies of dads around the world, from famous comedians to everyday parents. Their...

Jon Bellion | Behind the Scenes of 'Glory Sound Prep'
2019
as Self
Behind the scenes look at the creation and production of Jon Bellion's second studio album 'Glory Sound Prep'.

Aladdin
2019
as Genie / Mariner
A kindhearted street urchin named Aladdin embarks on a magical adventure after finding a lamp that releases a wisecracking genie while a power-hungry ...

Student of the Year 2
2019
as Cameo
A student must overcome bullies and hardships, both academic and romantic, in order to win his college's coveted Student of the Year trophy.

Quincy
2018
as Self
An intimate look into the life of icon Quincy Jones. A unique force in music and popular culture for 70 years, Jones has transcended racial and cultur...

Howard
2018
as Genie / Mariner (archive footage)
Though legendary lyricist Howard Ashman died far too young, his impact on Broadway, movies, and the culture at large were incalculable. Told entirely ...

One Strange Rock
2018
as Self - Host (archive footage)
A mind-bending, thrilling journey exploring the fragility and wonder of planet Earth, one of the most peculiar, unique places in the entire universe, ...

Bright
2017
as Daryl Ward
In an alternate present-day where magical creatures live among us, two L.A. cops become embroiled in a prophesied turf battle.

Collateral Beauty
2016
as Howard Inlet
Retreating from life after a tragedy, a man questions the universe by writing to Love, Time and Death. Receiving unexpected answers, he begins to see ...

National Museum of African American History and Culture Grand Opening Ceremony
2016
as Self
The grand opening dedication ceremony of the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture.

Suicide Squad
2016
as Floyd Lawton / Deadshot
From DC Comics comes the Suicide Squad, an antihero team of incarcerated supervillains who act as deniable assets for the United States government, un...

DC Films Presents Dawn of the Justice League
2016
as Self
A documentary special taking a look at the upcoming films making up the DC Universe. Kevin Smith hosts with Geoff Johns, as they take a look at Batman...

Star Wars: Greatest Moments
2015
as Self
Alex Zane counts down the top 20 Star Wars moments as voted by the public. Includes contributions from famous fans as well as the stars and crew of th...

Concussion
2015
as Dr. Bennet Omalu
A dramatic thriller based on the incredible true David vs. Goliath story of American immigrant Dr. Bennet Omalu, the brilliant forensic neuropathologi...

Focus
2015
as Nicky Spurgeon
Nicky, an accomplished con artist, gets romantically involved with his disciple Jess but later ends their relationship. Years later, she returns as a ...

Annie
2014
Producer
Annie is a young, happy foster kid who's also tough enough to make her way on the streets of New York in 2014. Originally left by her parents as a bab...

Winter's Tale
2014
as Judge
A burglar falls for an heiress as she dies in his arms. When he learns that he has the gift of reincarnation, he sets out to save her.

Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues
2013
as ESPN Reporter
With the 70s behind him, San Diego's top rated newsman, Ron Burgundy, returns to take New York's first 24-hour news channel by storm.

David Blaine: Real or Magic
2013
as Self
David Blaine's signature brand of street magic mystifies the most recognisable celebrities in the world, such as Jamie Foxx, Bryan Cranston, Aaron Pau...

After Earth: A Father's Legacy
2013
as Self
This is a featurette with some behind-the-scenes footage of Will Smith and Jaden Smith on-set

After Earth: 1,000 Years in 300 Seconds
2013
as Self
Shows Behind-the-Scenes footage compiled into a montage video clip set to music, with no dialogue.

Blind Ref
2013
as Blind Referee
A blind man struggles to become a basketball referee.

Blind Ref
2013
Executive Producer
A blind man struggles to become a basketball referee.

After Earth
2013
as Cypher Raige
One thousand years after cataclysmic events forced humanity's escape from Earth, Nova Prime has become mankind's new home. Legendary General Cypher Ra...

After Earth
2013
Producer, Story
One thousand years after cataclysmic events forced humanity's escape from Earth, Nova Prime has become mankind's new home. Legendary General Cypher Ra...

Free Angela and All Political Prisoners
2012
Executive Producer
FREE ANGELA is a feature-length documentary about Angela Davis and the high stakes crime, political movement, and trial that catapults the 26 year-old...

Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’
2012
as Self (archive footage)
A provocative look into the seven-year history of the series that gave hip hop a voice and broke color barriers, integrating MTV with rap. "Yo! MTV Ra...

Men in Black 3
2012
as Agent J
Agents J and K are back...in time. J has seen some inexplicable things in his 15 years with the Men in Black, but nothing, not even aliens, perplexes ...

This Means War
2012
Producer
Two top CIA operatives wage an epic battle against one another after they discover they are dating the same woman.

A Man's Story
2011
as Self
Documentary about British fashion designer Ozwald Boateng.

The Karate Kid
2010
Producer
12-year-old Dre Parker could've been the most popular kid in Detroit, but his mother's latest career move has landed him in China. Dre immediately fal...

Seven Pounds
2008
as Ben
An IRS agent with a fateful secret embarks on an extraordinary journey of redemption by forever changing the lives of seven strangers.

Seven Pounds
2008
Producer
An IRS agent with a fateful secret embarks on an extraordinary journey of redemption by forever changing the lives of seven strangers.

Lakeview Terrace
2008
Producer
A young interracial couple has just moved into their California dream home when they become the target of their next-door neighbor, who disapproves of...

The Secret Life of Bees
2008
Producer
Set in South Carolina in 1964, this is the tale of Lily Owens a 14 year-old girl who is haunted by the memory of her late mother. To escape her lonely...

The Human Contract
2008
Producer
A free-spirited woman leads a businessman down a path of reckless abandon.

Hancock
2008
as John Hancock
Hancock is a down-and-out superhero who's forced to employ a PR expert to help repair his image when the public grows weary of all the damage he's inf...

Hancock
2008
Producer
Hancock is a down-and-out superhero who's forced to employ a PR expert to help repair his image when the public grows weary of all the damage he's inf...

I Am Legend
2007
as Robert Neville
Robert Neville is a scientist who was unable to stop the spread of the terrible virus that was incurable and man-made. Immune, Neville is now the last...

Father and Son: On Screen and Off
2007
as Self
A look into Will and Jaden Smith's father and son bond on and off the screen of The Pursuit of Happyness

Making Pursuit: An Italian Take on the American Dream
2007
as Self
This is a "making of" documentary for the hit film "The Pursuit of Happyness". It chronicles a foreign director's perspective on The American Dream, a...

The Pursuit of Happyness
2006
as Chris Gardner
A struggling salesman takes custody of his son as he's poised to begin a life-changing professional career.

The Pursuit of Happyness
2006
Producer
A struggling salesman takes custody of his son as he's poised to begin a life-changing professional career.

ATL
2006
Producer
As four friends prepare for life after high school, different challenges bring about turning points in each of their lives. The dramas unfold and reso...

Live 8
2005
as Self - Philadelphia
On 2 July 2005 an estimated 3 billion people came together in the fight against extreme poverty. LIVE 8 - 10 concerts featuring over 1000 musicians fr...

Will Smith: Live in Concert
2005
as Self
Will Smith performs live in concert some of his old and new hits.

Nos Bastidores de Hollywood
2005
as Self

Hitch
2005
as Hitch
Dating coach Alex 'Hitch' Hitchens mentors a bumbling client, Albert, who hopes to win the heart of the glamorous Allegra Cole. While Albert makes pro...

Hitch
2005
Producer
Dating coach Alex 'Hitch' Hitchens mentors a bumbling client, Albert, who hopes to win the heart of the glamorous Allegra Cole. While Albert makes pro...

Club Oscar
2005
as Oscar (voice)
Picking up where Shark Tale ends, all the characters of the film dance at the whale wash in a spoof of Saturday Night Fever.

Shark Tale
2004
as Oscar (voice)
Oscar is a small fish whose big aspirations often get him into trouble. Meanwhile, Lenny is a great white shark with a surprising secret that no sea c...

Saving Face
2004
Producer
A Chinese-American lesbian and her traditionalist mother are reluctant to go public with secret loves that clash against cultural expectations.

The Seat Filler
2004
Producer
Derrick is a struggling law student who takes a job as an awards show seat filler to make ends meet. One day, he is seated next to the beautiful pop s...

I, Robot
2004
as Del Spooner
In 2035, where robots are commonplace and abide by the three laws of robotics, a technophobic cop investigates an apparent suicide. Suspecting that a ...

I, Robot
2004
Executive Producer
In 2035, where robots are commonplace and abide by the three laws of robotics, a technophobic cop investigates an apparent suicide. Suspecting that a ...

Jersey Girl
2004
as Will Smith
Ollie Trinke is a young, suave music publicist who seems to have it all, with a new wife and a baby on the way. But life deals him a bum hand when he'...

Bad Boys II
2003
as Detective Mike Lowrey
Detectives Marcus Burnett and Mike Lowrey of the Miami Narcotics Task Force are tasked with stopping the flow of the drug Ecstasy into Miami. They tra...

Barry Sonnenfeld's Intergalactic Guide to Comedy
2002
as Self
Provides a few minutes of joking around about how director Barry Sonnenfeld's dry comedy style works.

Design in Motion: The Look of 'Men in Black II'
2002
as Self
A look at the art direction of Men in Black II (2002)

MIB ADR
2002
as Self
A look at the ADR of Men in Black II (2002)

Men in Black II
2002
as Jay
Kay and Jay reunite to provide our best, last and only line of defense against a sinister seductress who levels the toughest challenge yet to the MIB'...

Showtime
2002
Executive Producer
A spoof of buddy cop movies where two very different cops are forced to team up on a new reality based T.V. cop show.

Ali
2001
as Muhammad Ali / Cassius Clay
In 1964, a brash, new pro boxer, fresh from his Olympic gold medal victory, explodes onto the scene: Cassius Clay. Bold and outspoken, he cuts an enti...

America | A Tribute to Heroes
2001
as Self
A benefit concert and telethon organized by George Clooney and broadcast uninterrupted and commercial-free by the four major television networks just ...

The Legend of Bagger Vance
2000
as Bagger Vance
World War I has left golfer Rannulph Junuh a poker-playing alcoholic, his perfect swing gone. Now, however, he needs to get it back to play in a tourn...

Welcome to Hollywood
2000
as Will Smith
A film director decides to chart the course of a young actor as he tries to make it in Hollywood...

Metamorphosis of 'Men in Black'
2000
as Self
An in-depth look into the creation of the special effects for the film Men in Black (1997). Various interviews with the cast and filmmakers and a look...

Putting the Boom & Bang in 'Bad Boys'
2000
as Self
Bad Boys featurette.
Boom! Hollywood's Greatest Disaster Movies
2000
as Self
Narrated by Bill Mumy (Will Robinson from TV's "Lost in Space"), this documentary spotlights some of the most thrilling scenes the disaster genre has ...

Wild Wild West: Wardrobes of the West
1999
as Self
An interesting look at the costume design of the movie

Wild Wild West: Good Guys Gadgets
1999
as Self
A look at some of the gadgets and effects of the movie

Tina Turner : Celebrate!
1999
as Self
Tina Turner celebrates her 60th birthday with this unbelievable 1999 concert. Turner performs a variety from her repertoire from throughout her entire...

Wild Wild West
1999
as Capt. James West
Legless Southern inventor Dr. Arliss Loveless plans to rekindle the Civil War by assassinating President Ulysses S. Grant. Only two men can stop him: ...

It's a Whole New West: The Making of 'Wild, Wild West'
1999
as Self
This is a promotional behind the scenes featurette that originally appeared on HBO. A lot of the usual interviews and behind-the-scenes clips, but enj...

From Star Wars to Star Wars: The Story of Industrial Light & Magic
1999
as Self
The incredible evolution of George Lucas' special effects dream factory, including an inside look at "Star Wars: Episode One - The Phantom Menace."

Torrance Rises
1999
as Self
A mockumentary chronicling the Torrance Community Dance Group (from Fatboy Slim's "Praise You" video) on their road to the MTV Video Music Awards.

Enemy of the State
1998
as Robert Clayton Dean
The life of labor lawyer and dedicated family man Robert 'Bobby' Dean is turned upside down after a chance meeting with a college buddy while holiday ...

Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!
1998
as Self (archive footage)
Jon Stewart hosts the Sesame Street Muppets' 30 year celebration, but Elmo steps in when things go awry.

Inside the Golden Statue
1998
as Self
A behind-the-scenes look at the preparations for the live broadcast of the 69th Annual Academy Awards ceremony.

Roswell Top Secret
1998
as Self
Something happened near the town of Rosewell. This event came to be known as the Rosewell incident. The town has since become synonymous with flying s...

The Making of Men in Black
1997
as Self
Behind the scenes of Men in Black (1997)

Men in Black
1997
as Jay
After a police chase with an otherworldly being, a New York City cop is recruited as an agent in a top-secret organization established to monitor and ...

Independence Day: The ID4 Invasion
1996
as Self
A "mockumentary" of the alien invasion during Independence Day. Barry Nolan hosts the programme, the first 9 minutes of which are a spoof news report ...

The Making of 'Independence Day'
1996
as Self
We take a look at various fields of development for the motion picture, Independence Day (1996). Jeff Goldblum is our guide through 'Area ID4' (a rip-...

Independence Day
1996
as Capt. Steven Hiller
Strange phenomena surface around the globe. The skies ignite. Terror races through the world's major cities. As these extraordinary events unfold, it ...

Bad Boys
1995
as Mike Lowrey
Marcus Burnett is a henpecked family man. Mike Lowrey is a footloose and fancy free ladies' man. Both Miami policemen, they have 72 hours to reclaim a...

Six Degrees of Separation
1993
as Paul
The story of a young, gay, black, con artist who, posing as the son of Sidney Poitier, cunningly maneuvers his way into the lives of a white, upper-cl...

Made in America
1993
as Tea Cake Walters
A young black woman discovers that her father was a sperm donor, and if that wasn't bad enough, he's white.

Where the Day Takes You
1992
as Manny
King is a young man, but he's already a veteran of life on the streets of Los Angeles. The de facto leader of a group of teenage runaways, King acts a...

The Chipmunks Rockin' Through The Decades
1990
as Fresh Prince
Get ready to jam with The Chipmunks on some of the hottest tunes in rock! Join host Fresh Prince on a rockin' and rappin' funfest of music from the '5...

Disneyland's 35th Anniversary Special
1990
as Self
Celebration of Disneyland's 35th Anniversary

Night of 100 Stars III
1990
as Self
A celebrity benefit for The Actors' Fund of America, featuring music, songs, dance and comedy.

The Earth Day Special
1990
as Fresh Prince
The Earth Day Special is a television special revolving around Earth Day that aired on ABC on April 22, 1990. Sponsored by Time Warner, the two hour s...
I Am Legend 2
N/A
as Robert Neville
A sequel to the 2007 film. Plot TBA.
Resistor
N/A
as Jon Grady
Physicist Jon Grady and his team discover a device that can reflect gravity — a triumph that will revolutionize the field of physics and change the fu...
Fast and Loose
N/A
A man wakes up in Tijuana after being left for dead with absolutely no memory. As he follows a string of clues to uncover his identity, he discovers h...
I Am Legend 2
N/A
Producer
A sequel to the 2007 film. Plot TBA.
Onyeka and the Academy of the Sun
N/A
Producer
A teenager learns she has powers and travels to Nigeria to learn more about her origins, where she discovers a threat to her newfound magical communit...
Da Understudy
N/A
Producer
Life imitates art when the understudy of a Broadway production finds a role he’s willing to kill for.
Clean Air
N/A
Producer
Ambitious sports agent Lyla loses her superstar client before the start of NASCAR's season and decides to take a chance on a rebellious female dirt tr...
Resistor
N/A
Producer
Physicist Jon Grady and his team discover a device that can reflect gravity — a triumph that will revolutionize the field of physics and change the fu...
Romeo and Juliet
N/A
Producer
A contemporary musical take on William Shakespeare's tragedy set against the urban rhythms of New York. The love story follows a young waitress from t...
Uptown Saturday Night
N/A
Producer
A comedy centered around two friends,their night at an illegal club,a misplaced wallet,and a winning lottery ticket.
Fast and Loose
N/A
Producer
A man wakes up in Tijuana after being left for dead with absolutely no memory. As he follows a string of clues to uncover his identity, he discovers h...
Sugar Bandits
N/A
Producer
Based on the Chuck Hogan book “Devils in Exile,” the thriller centres on an Iraq War veteran who teams up with a crew of fellow vets to target the dru...
Untitled Queen Latifah Biopic
N/A
Producer
A Hip Hop biopic about the rise of the iconic artist, Queen Latifah.
Listen
N/A
Producer
Described as a contained thriller that combines suspense and horror through a uniquely sound-driven mystery.