When asked by Tyra Banks who should play him in a movie, Sen. Barack Obama said, "I think initially Denzel [Washington] would be the choice but somebody pointed out, with my ears, it might have to be Will Smith."
Birthday: September 25, 1968
With his versatility, easy wit, and family-friendly charm, rapper-turned-actor Will Smith has become one of Hollywood's most bankable multitaskers. As half of the rap duo DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince, Smith found success with such mom-friendly hits as "Parents Just Don't Understand" that appealed to teenagers without using violent, vulgar lyrics. He branched out to TV with The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, a successful sitcom that aired for several seasons and is still widely syndicated. Smith, who has two children with wife Jada Pinkett Smith and a son from a previous marriage, soon began starring in big-screen blockbusters such as Bad Boys, Independence Day and Men in Black and soon found success in more serious fare. His portrayal...
