Jaden Christopher Syre Smith (born July 8, 1998) is an American actor and dancer. He is the son of actress/singer Jada Pinkett Smith and actor/rapper Will Smith and brother of actors Trey Smith (half-brother) and Willow Smith.
He made his film debut in the The Pursuit of Happyness as the son of his father's character.
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.
Smith also made a guest appearance on The Suite Life Of Zack And Cody.
Smith is also a keen dancer. He showed his popping skills on 106 & Park with his father (Will Smith) standing beside him.
Jaden Smith can be seen in Alicia Keys' current single video for 'Superwoman' along with his mother.
Smith is also set to star in the new series The Johnsons, which is also a Disney Channel Series. Cousin of Casha.
Filmography
Year
Title
Role
Notes
2003-2004
All of Us
Reggie
TV
2006
The Pursuit of Happyness
Christopher
2008
The Suite Life of Zack and Cody
Travis
TV
The Day the Earth Stood Still
Jacob
post-production
Awards and nominations
Black Reel Awards
2007: Breakthrough Performance: The Pursuit of Happyness (Nominated)
Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards
2007: Best Younger Actor: The Pursuit of Happyness (Nominated)
Image Awards
2007: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture: The Pursuit of Happyness (Nominated)
MTV Movie Awards
2007: Breakthrough Performance: The Pursuit of Happyness (Winner)
Phoenix Film Critics Society Awards
2007: Best Performance by a Youth in a Lead or Supporting Role- Male: The Pursuit of Happyness (Winner)
Teen Choice Awards
2007: Choice Chemistry: The Pursuit of Happyness (Winner) with Will Smith
External links
Jaden Smith at the Internet Movie Database
Jaden and Willow's official Fansite
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