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Jabari Banks
Born (1998-08-02) August 2, 1998 (age 26)
OccupationActor
Years active2022–present

Jabari Banks (born August 2, 1998)[1][2] is an American actor. He is known for his breakout role as Will Smith in the Peacock television series, Bel-Air, a dramatic adaptation of the iconic NBC sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.

Early life and education

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Youngest of 5 boys, from divorced parents.[1] Banks grew up in both Washington, D.C. with his father, and Maryland with his mother.[2]

Grades dropping[3]

He graduated from University of the Arts in Philadelphia in 2020.[4] with a Bachelor's Degree of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre.[5]

Career

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In 2021, it was announced that Banks had been cast as the lead in Bel-Air.[6] Banks was repped by Frontline Management and The Kohner Agency.[7]

In May 2022, Banks signed with William Morris Endeavor.[8]

In 2023, Banks was cast opposite Benedict Wong in [9]

Filmography

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Awards and nominations

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Year Award Category Work Result Ref.
2022 BET Awards Best Actor Bel-Air Nominated [10]
2023 NAACP Image Awards Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series Nominated [11]
2023 Black Reel Awards Outstanding Lead Performance, Drama Series Pending [12]

References

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  1. ^ a b Thompson, Bonsu (February 17, 2022). "JABARI BANKS: 'THE HEIR TO BEL AIR'". Cassius. Interactive One, LLC. Retrieved August 10, 2023.
  2. ^ a b Radloff, Jessica (February 13, 2022). "Bel-Air's Jabari Banks Has the Best Story About the First Time He Met Will Smith". Glamour. Condé Nast. Retrieved August 11, 2023.
  3. ^ https://variety.com/2022/tv/news/jabari-banks-bel-air-will-smith-1235285490/
  4. ^ Ketchum, William (April 25, 2023). "From Spectator to Star: Bel-Air's Breakout Actor on His Inspiring Journey and Ambition". Retrieved August 10, 2023.
  5. ^ https://www.popsugar.com/love/how-people-discovered-cheating-49066875
  6. ^ Hibberd, James (August 31, 2021). "'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air' Reboot Re-Casts Will Smith's Iconic Role". The Hollywood Reporter. Eldridge Industries. Retrieved August 10, 2023.
  7. ^ Petski, Denise (August 31, 2021). "'Bel-Air': Newcomer Jabari Banks To Star As Will In Peacock's 'Fresh Prince' Drama Reboot". Deadline Hollywood. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved August 10, 2023.
  8. ^ https://deadline.com/2022/05/bel-air-jabari-banks-wme-1235019472/
  9. ^ https://variety.com/2023/film/news/benedict-wong-jabari-banks-callina-liang-bad-genius-jc-lee-1235562248/
  10. ^ Pedersen, Erik (June 1, 2022). "BET Awards Nominations: Doja Cat Leads Field With Six; Drake & Ari Lennox Lands Four Each". Deadline Hollywood. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved August 11, 2023.
  11. ^ Lewis, Hilary (January 12, 2023). "NAACP Image Awards 2023: 'Wakanda Forever,' 'The Woman King' Among Top Film Nominees". The Hollywood Reporter. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved August 11, 2023.
  12. ^ Complex, Valerie (June 15, 2023). "Black Reel 7th Annual Television Awards Featuring Gender Neutral Categories Announces Nominations; 'The Best Man: Final Chapters' Leads with 18 noms". Deadline Hollywood. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved August 11, 2023.
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