By Kit Bowen and Brian Marder, Hollywood.com Staff
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Friday, December 12, 2008
In anticipation of Seven Pounds (in theaters Dec. 19), we take a look back at box office king Will Smith’s life and career highlights -- and all the off-the-cuff things he's had to say about it!
Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990-1996)
The rapper-turned-actor experienced huge success right off the bat with his TV show Fresh Prince, about a street-smart teenager from West Philly. The NBC sitcom, his first and last headlining TV venture, showcased Smith’s chief talent: infectious, one-of-a-kind charisma.
BEST QUOTE: On his first season of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air: "I was trying so hard. I would memorize the entire script, then I'd be lipping everybody's lines while they were talking. When I watch those episodes, it's disgusting. My performances were horrible."
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