| | | A&E's Award-Winning Series. Features: DVD From his middle-class Philadelphia upbringing to Men in Black and beyond, Biography follows the enviable life and career of Will Smith. Find out how his recording career started with a bang--his first single sold 100,000 copies, and how he squandered the millions he made in music in just a few years. In fact, by the time he was cast in The Fresh Prince of Bel Air, he was in need of money, despite having gold and platinum albums to his credit. Clips from films like Six Degrees of Separation, Bad Boyz and Ali illustrate his range and talent in front of the camera, while colleagues and co-stars including Jada Pinkett Smith and James Avery reveal what he is like to work with. And old friends and family members offer intimate glimpses of Will away from the spotlight and in the days before he made it big.Join Biography for a multi-faceted look at one of today's biggest stars.
 Editor's Note
 From his beginnings as a Philadelphia rapper, to his success as an Oscar-nominated movie actor, Will Smith has proven that he can do almost anything. This episode of BIOGRAPHY follows the former FRESH PRINCE over his wide-ranging life and career.
| Features | Audio: English Dolby Digital Stereo |  | Interactive Menus |  | Scene Selection |
| Technical Info
| Release Information
|  | Studio: A&E |
 | Release Date: 4/24/2007 |
 | Original Release Date: 2007 |  | Catalog ID: 77212 |  | UPC: 00733961772128 |  | Number of Discs: 1 | Audio & Video
|  | Video: Color | Aspect Ratio |  | Standard 1.33:1 [4:3] |
| Cast & Crew | Bill McCurdy, et. al. - Cinematographer |  | Frank Becker, et. al. - Original Music By |  | Henry Arce - Art Director |  | Jack Perkins - Hosted By |  | John Griffin - Producer |  | Jule Gilfillan, et. al. - Director |  | Kevin Burns - Executive Producer |  | Mark A. Catalena, et. al. - Editor |  | Peter Jones, et. al. - Writer |  | Will Smith - Featuring |
| Awards | Winner (2002) |  | Emmy, CarolAnne Dolan, et. al., Outstanding Non-Fiction Series | | Winner (1999) |  | Emmy, Chris Drozdowski, Outstanding Achievement in Non-Fiction Programming - Sound Mixing | | Nominee (1999) |  | Emmy, Luke Sacher, Outstanding Achievement in Non-Fiction Programming - Picture Editing | | Winner (1997) |  | Emmy, Michael Cascio, et. al., Outstanding Informational Series | | Nominee (1996) |  | Emmy, Kevin Burns, et. al., Outstanding Nonfiction Series | | Winner (1996) |  | Emmy, Biography, President's Award | | Nominee (1996) |  | Image Award, Biography, Outstanding News, Talk or Information - Series or Special |
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