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Smith 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 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 2008, it was announced that Will Smith had arranged for his son to play the ''[[The Karate Kid (2010 film)|Karate Kid]]'' in the 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]]''. November 11, 2008. Retrieved on November 12, 2008.</ref>, his father [[Will Smith]] is expected to produce the film.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.idiomag.com/peek/49167/will_smith|title=Will Smith News - Will Smith In Talks For Speilberg Flick, Son To Star In 'Karate Kid' Remake|accessdate=2008-11-12|date=2008-11-12|publisher=[[idiomag]]}}</ref> His mother, [[Jada Pinkett Smith]], was to appear as his on-screen mother in the film, but that role went to Oscar-nominee [[Taraji P. Henson]]. |
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He 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]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pr-inside.com/actors-jaden-and-willow-smith-join-r1516735.htm|title=Actors Jaden and Willow Smith Join Hasbro, Inc.’s PROJECT ZAMBI as Youth Ambassadors|accessdate=2010-01-19|date=2009-10-07|publisher=[[PR-inside.com]]}}</ref> |
He 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]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pr-inside.com/actors-jaden-and-willow-smith-join-r1516735.htm|title=Actors Jaden and Willow Smith Join Hasbro, Inc.’s PROJECT ZAMBI as Youth Ambassadors|accessdate=2010-01-19|date=2009-10-07|publisher=[[PR-inside.com]]}}</ref> |
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| Born | Jaden Christopher Syre Smith |
| Occupation | Actor/Dancer |
| Years active | 2003–present |
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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.
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] At the 79th Academy Awards, Jaden presented the awards for the Best Animated Short and the Best Live Action Short with acting nominee Abigail Breslin. Smith won the award for the Best Breakthrough Performance at the 2007 MTV Movie Awards. Jaden can be seen in Alicia Keys' video for the single 'Superwoman', along with his mother.
Smith 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 2008, it was announced that Will Smith had arranged for his son to play the Karate Kid in the remake of the 1984 film[2], his father Will Smith is expected to produce the film.[3] His mother, Jada Pinkett Smith, was to appear as his on-screen mother in the film, but that role went to Oscar-nominee Taraji P. Henson.
He 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.[4]
He is the brother of Trey Smith. Jaden, along with his younger sister Willow, are homeschooled.[5]
Smith collaborated with Canadian singer Justin Bieber for the theme song of Karate Kid, "Never Say Never".
Filmography
| Film | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
| The Pursuit of Happyness | Christopher Gardner Jr. | ||
| The Day the Earth Stood Still | Jacob Benson | ||
| The Karate Kid | Dre Parker | ||
| Amulet | Unknown | Pre-Production | |
| Television | |||
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| All of Us | Reggie | ||
| The Suite Life of Zack and Cody | Travis | Episode: "Romancing the Phone" | |
| Music Video | |||
| Year | Band | Music | Notes |
| Alicia Keys | Superwoman | ||
| Justin Bieber | 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 | Nominated | ||
| 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[6] | 2010 | Breakthrough Male Star of the Year | Won |
References
- ^ a b "Jackie Chan praises kung fu of Willie Smith's son". Associated Press. Retrieved 2009-07-21.
- ^ Jaden Smith to Take On Karate Kid Redo" TV Guide. November 11, 2008. Retrieved on November 12, 2008.
- ^ "Will Smith News - Will Smith In Talks For Speilberg Flick, Son To Star In 'Karate Kid' Remake". idiomag. 2008-11-12. Retrieved 2008-11-12.
- ^ "Actors Jaden and Willow Smith Join Hasbro, Inc.'s PROJECT ZAMBI as Youth Ambassadors". PR-inside.com. 2009-10-07. Retrieved 2010-01-19.
- ^ Henderson, Kathy (2005). "Jada Pinkett Smith's Juggling Act". Child Magazine. Meredith Corporation. Retrieved 2009-07-21.
- ^ "Jaden Smith honored by ShoWest".
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Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards Short performance routine with Jackie Chan about Karate Kid. (Presenter)
External links
- Jaden Smith at IMDb