Will Smith Will Smith has starred in two of the ten all-time top grossing films worldwide; 'Men in Black", for which he also recorded the Grammy-winning title song, and 1996's "Independence Day". Prior to "Independence Day", Smith starred in Jerry Bruckheimer's "Bad Boys", one of the largest grossing films of 1995. His box-office power was recognized by NATO/ShoWest when he was honored as the Male Star of Tomorrow in 1995 and, just two years later, with their International Box Office Achievement Award. His feature film work also includes his critically acclaimed performance in the Oscar nominated "Six Degrees of Separation", as well as "Made in America", and "Where the Day Takes You". Smith began his career in the music industry. He made his first record as a high school senior, and in lieu of college, embarked on a rap career with friend Jeff Townes. DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince recorded several platinum and multiplatinum albums, won two Grammys and three American Music Awards. Smith recently released his first solo album, "Big Willie Style", his best selling album to date. Smith made his transition into television as the star of "The Fresh Prince of Bel Air," a sitcom created for Smith by Quincy Jones. The hit NBC series wrapped its sixth and final season in 1996. Smith and partner James Lassiter recently formed Overbrook Entertainment, a production company with a first look motion picture and television deal at Universal Pictures. Overbrook also has a record label whose product will be distributed by Interscope.