Will Smith Trivia Quiz and Facts

2. He attended Overbrook High School.

3. He got the nickname "Prince" from his ability to charm his way out of trouble.

4. He met his future musical partner Jeffery Townes (DJ Jazzy Jeff) at a party.

5. Will almost went bankrupt in his early twenties by blowing money on cars and jewelry.

6. He met Benny Medina in 1989 who came up with the idea for "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air"

7. He first met his wife Jada Pickett Smith when she auditioned on "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" to be Will's girlfriend. She didn't get the part though.

8. Based his character in Independence Day on Harrison Ford, whom Will says is his favorite film hero.

9. Enjoys playing Chess

10. Turned down the role of Neo in The Matrix

11. Speaks Fluent Spanish

12. Uses the line "Aw, hell no!" in all his movies as a signature catch phrase.

13. Has been 6'2" since he was 13

14. According to Forbes magazine for every dollar he is paid his movies average $10 in gross income.

15. Is referred to as "Mr. July" because most of his blockbusters opened in July.

16. Holds the record for the most $100 million-grossing movies in a row with eight.

17. Was invited to Tom Cruise and Kaite Holmes Wedding

18. Has three children. One with his first wife Sheree and two with Jada Pinkett.

19. Received the first ever Grammy for Best Rap Performance. ("Parents Just Don't Understand)

20. First Hip Hop artist to be nominated for an Academy Award.

Sources:

Internet Movie Database, Will Smith (I), imdb.com; Visit for a complete Bio.