Will Smith is a famous American actor, producer and musician whose career spans several decades and many genres.
Will Smith is one of the most versatile and influential actors in modern Hollywood. Having started his career as a rapper under the pseudonym The Fresh Prince, he quickly transitioned to acting, gaining widespread popularity thanks to his role in the cult sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. Smith continued his rise in the world of cinema, starring in a number of commercially successful and critically acclaimed films such as Independence Day, Men in Black and I Am Legend. His ability to portray a wide variety of characters on screen, from action heroes to deeply dramatic roles, has made him one of the most recognizable and respected actors in the industry. Over the course of his career, Will Smith has not only received numerous awards, but also has become a symbol of tenacity and talent, constantly expanding the boundaries of his art and influence in cinema.
The most popular films with Will Smith
Here is a list of some popular films with his participation:
1990s
- Independence Day, 1996
Will Smith stars as Captain Stephen Hillier, a pilot and hero who fights an alien invasion.
- Men in Black, 1997
Will Smith stars as Agent J, who works with Agent K (Tommy Lee Jones) to protect Earth from alien threats.
2000s
- Enemy of the State, 1998
Smith plays Robert Clayton Dean, a lawyer caught in the middle of a government conspiracy.
- Ali, 2001
A biographical film about the life of the legendary boxer Muhammad Ali, where Will Smith played the main role.
- I, Robot, 2004
Sci-fi film starring Smith as detective Del Spooner, who investigates murders involving robots.
- The Pursuit of Happiness, 2006
The drama, based on the true story of Christopher Gardner, stars Smith as a single father fighting for a better life for himself and his son.
- Hancock, 2008
Will Smith stars as the anti-hero Hancock, a superhero with problems with his personal life and alcoholism.
2010s
- I Am Legend, 2007
Post-apocalyptic film in which Smith plays scientist Robert Neville, the only survivor of the pandemic in New York.
- Focus, 2015
Crime drama, where Smith plays experienced con man Nicky Spurgeon.
- Suicide Squad, 2016
Will Smith as Deadshot, a professional assassin who is recruited to carry out dangerous missions.
- Collateral Beauty, 2016
Drama starring Smith as Howard Inlet, an advertising executive trying to cope with tragedy.
2020s
- Bad Boys for Life, 2020
Continuation of the popular franchise, where Smith returns to the role of Detective Mike Lowrey.
- King Richard, 2021
Biographical film in which Smith plays Richard Williams, the father and coach of famous tennis players Venus and Serena Williams. For this role he received an Oscar.
- Emancipation, 2022
Historical thriller starring Will Smith as Peter, a runaway slave who escapes from a Louisiana plantation and embarks on a dangerous journey through the swamps to find his freedom and reunite with his family. The film is based on a true story and inspired by Peter’s photograph known as “The Scourged Back”, which became a symbol of the brutality of slavery.
This is just a sampling of Will Smith’s filmography, but these films demonstrate his versatility and ability to perform in a variety of genres, from comedy and action to drama and science fiction.
