Medjina Dorcant Mr. Fischer
2/11/14 HB 316 Will Smith
Date of Birth: September 25, 1968 West Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA Early life: famed actor/ musician Will Smith was born Willard Christopher Smith Jr. on September, 25, 1968, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to mother Caroline, a school board employee, and father Willard C. Smith, a refrigeration company owner. His middle class upbringing saw him attend the strict- and Catholic our lady of Lourdes Catholic school, despite his family’s observation of the Baptist faith. He went on to attend overbook high school. Interesting Facts: In the late 1980s Smith achieved modest fame as a rapper under the name the fresh prince. In 1990, his popularity increased dramatically when he starred in the popular television series the fresh prince of bel air. In the mid-1990s, Smith moved from television to film, and ultimately starred in numerous blockbuster films. My person deserves to be inducted into the black history hall of fame because his a good actor and he won a lot award. And his a rapper and his the most powerful actor in Hollywood. And he done so many other things. Will Smith was on the TV show fresh prince of bel-air and has had successful career as a film actor in several blockbusters since 1992.