Will Smith - Early Life and Education

Early Life and Education

Will Smith's early life and education laid the foundation for his future success in the entertainment industry.

Birth

September 25, 1968

Willard Carroll Smith II was born in West Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Willard Christopher Smith Sr. and Caroline Smith.

Parental Divorce

Age 13

Will Smith's parents divorced when he was 13 years old.

Rapping Career Begins

Early Teens

Will Smith began rapping and mastered this art, earning him the nickname 'The Fresh Prince'.

Education

High School

Will Smith attended Overbrook High School in Philadelphia, where he met his future collaborator Jeff Townes.