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==Career== |
==Career== |
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Smith made his film debut in the 2006 film ''[[The Pursuit of Happyness]]'' as Christopher, the son of Will Smith's character, Chris Gardner.<ref name=AP>{{cite web|title=Jackie Chan praises kung fu of Will Smith's son|url=http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5gv6vArHdsb65kFMX1hAeC25Uum1QD99GK8E00|accessdate=2009-07-21|work=[[Associated Press]]}}</ref> For his role, Smith won the award for the Best Breakthrough Performance at the [[2007 MTV Movie Awards]]. At the [[79th Academy Awards]], Smith presented the awards for the Best Animated Short and the Best Live Action Short, along with acting nominee [[Abigail Breslin]]. Smith next appeared in the 2008 [[Keanu Reeves]] remake of the 1951 classic sci-fi movie, ''[[The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008 film)|The Day the Earth Stood Still]]'',<ref name=AP/> starring as Jacob. |
Smith made his film debut in the 2006 film ''[[The Pursuit of Happyness]]'' as Christopher, the son of Will Smith's character, Chris Gardner.<ref name=AP>{{cite web|title=Jackie Chan praises kung fu of Will Smith's so he is 12 for fuck sake lol love from shaunie aris xx son|url=http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5gv6vArHdsb65kFMX1hAeC25Uum1QD99GK8E00|accessdate=2009-07-21|work=[[Associated Press]]}}</ref> For his role, Smith won the award for the Best Breakthrough Performance at the [[2007 MTV Movie Awards]]. At the [[79th Academy Awards]], Smith presented the awards for the Best Animated Short and the Best Live Action Short, along with acting nominee [[Abigail Breslin]]. Smith next appeared in the 2008 [[Keanu Reeves]] remake of the 1951 classic sci-fi movie, ''[[The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008 film)|The Day the Earth Stood Still]]'',<ref name=AP/> starring as Jacob. |
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In 2010, Smith starred in ''[[The Karate Kid (2010 film)|The Karate Kid]]'', a remake of the [[The Karate Kid|1984 film]].<ref>[http://movies.tvguide.com/Movie-News/Jaden-Smith-Karate-58417.aspx Jaden Smith to Take On ''Karate Kid'' Redo]" ''[[TV Guide]]'' with Jackie Chan. November 11, 2008. Retrieved on November 12, 2008.</ref> Smith rapped alongside Canadian singer [[Justin Bieber]] in the song "[[Never Say Never by a (Justin Bieber song)|Never Say Never]]".<ref>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Z5-P9v3F8w</ref> |
In 2010, Smith starred in ''[[The Karate Kid (2010 film)|The Karate Kid]]'', a remake of the [[The Karate Kid|1984 film]].<ref>[http://movies.tvguide.com/Movie-News/Jaden-Smith-Karate-58417.aspx Jaden Smith to Take On ''Karate Kid'' Redo]" ''[[TV Guide]]'' with Jackie Chan. November 11, 2008. Retrieved on November 12, 2008.</ref> Smith rapped alongside Canadian singer [[Justin Bieber]] in the song "[[Never Say Never by a (Justin Bieber song)|Never Say Never]]".<ref>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Z5-P9v3F8w</ref> |
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Jaden Smith | |
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| Born | Jaden Christopher Syre Smith |
| Occupation | Actor/Dancer/Rapper/singer |
| Years active | 2003–present |
Jaden Christopher Syre Smith (born July 8, 1998) is an American child actor, rap artist, dancer, and the son of Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith. His breakthrough role was in the 2006 film The Pursuit of Happyness, and he has also starred in the remakes of The Day the Earth Stood Still and The Karate Kid.
Career
Smith made his film debut in the 2006 film The Pursuit of Happyness as Christopher, the son of Will Smith's character, Chris Gardner.[1] For his role, Smith won the award for the Best Breakthrough Performance at the 2007 MTV Movie Awards. At the 79th Academy Awards, Smith presented the awards for the Best Animated Short and the Best Live Action Short, along with acting nominee Abigail Breslin. Smith next appeared in the 2008 Keanu Reeves remake of the 1951 classic sci-fi movie, The Day the Earth Stood Still,[1] starring as Jacob.
In 2010, Smith starred in The Karate Kid, a remake of the 1984 film.[2] Smith rapped alongside Canadian singer Justin Bieber in the song "Never Say Never".[3]
Personal life
Smith was born in Malibu, California. He is the half-brother of Trey Smith. Along with his younger sister Willow, he is homeschooled.[4] Smith is of African-American, West Indian, Creole, and Portuguese Jewish ancestry.[5]
Smith, along with his sister, Willow, are youth ambassadors for Project Zambia in conjunction with the Hasbro corporation-which helps children orphaned by AIDS in Africa.[6]
Smith also practices Tae Kwon Do and Karate.
Filmography
| Film | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| The Pursuit of Happyness | Christopher Gardner, Jr. | ||
| The Day the Earth Stood Still | Jacob Benson, Jr. | ||
| The Karate Kid | Dre Parker | ||
| Television | |||
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| All of Us | Reggie | 6 episodes | |
| The Suite Life of Zack and Cody | Travis | Episode: "Romancing the Phone" | |
| Music Videos | |||
| Year | Artist | Single | Notes |
| Alicia Keys | "Superwoman" | ||
| Justin Bieber, Jaden Smith | "Never Say Never" | ||
Awards and nominations
| Award | Year | Category | Result | Work |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Film Critics Society Awards | 2006 | Best Performance by a Youth in a Lead or Supporting Role - Male | Won | The Pursuit of Happyness |
| Black Reel Awards | 2007 | Best Breakthrough Performance | Nominated | |
| Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards | Best Young Actor | Nominated | ||
| Image Awards | Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture | Nominated | ||
| Teen Choice Awards | Choice Movie: Breakout Male | Won | ||
| Choice Movie: Chemistry | Won | |||
| MTV Movie Awards | Breakthrough Performance | Won | ||
| Saturn Award | 2009 | Best Performance by a Younger Actor | Won | The Day the Earth Stood Still |
| ShoWest Award[7] | 2010 | Breakthrough Male Star of the Year | Won |
References
- ^ a b "Jackie Chan praises kung fu of Will Smith's so he is 12 for fuck sake lol love from shaunie aris xx son". Associated Press. Retrieved 2009-07-21.
- ^ Jaden Smith to Take On Karate Kid Redo" TV Guide with Jackie Chan. November 11, 2008. Retrieved on November 12, 2008.
- ^ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Z5-P9v3F8w
- ^ Henderson, Kathy (2005). "Jada Pinkett Smith's Juggling Act". Child Magazine. Meredith Corporation. Retrieved 2009-07-21.
- ^ Wollman Rusoff, Jane (2009-06-13). "Jada Pinkett Smith returns to the tube on TNT". New York Times Syndicate/Reading Eagle. Retrieved 2009-06-13.
{{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - ^ "Actors Jaden and Willow Smith Join Hasbro, Inc.'s PROJECT ZAMBI as Youth Ambassadors". PR-inside.com. 2009-10-07. Retrieved 2010-01-19.
- ^ "Jaden Smith honored by ShoWest".
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