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Jaden Christopher Syre Smith (born July 8, 1998) is an American actor and dancer.
Career
Smith made his film debut in the 2006 movie The Pursuit of Happyness as Christopher, the son of Will Smith's character, Chris Gardner. 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 sci-fi movie The Day the Earth Stood Still, starring as Jacob.
In 2008 it was announced that Smith would play the Karate Kid in the remake of the 1984 film, his father Will Smith is expected to produce the film. His mother, Jada Pinkett Smith, will also appear in the film.
He along with his sister Willow Smith are youth ambassadors for project Zambia in conjunction with the Hasbro corporation-which helps children orphaned by AIDS in Africa.
Personal life
Smith is the son of actor/rapper Will Smith and actress/singer Jada Pinkett Smith.
He is the brother of Willow Smith and half-brother of Trey Smith. Jaden, along with his younger sister Willow, are homeschooled.
Filmography
Film
Year
Film
Role
Notes
2006
The Pursuit of Happyness
Christopher
2008
The Day the Earth Stood Still
Jacob Benson
2010
The Karate Kid
Dre Parker
Post-Production
Television
Year
Title
Role
Notes
2003-2004
All of Us
Reggie
Guest Appearances
Year
Title
Role
Episode
2008
The Suite Life of Zack and Cody
Travis
Romancing the Phone
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)
- Teen Choice Awards
- 2007: Choice Chemistry: The Pursuit of Happyness (Winner)
- Saturn Award
- 2008: Best Performance by a Young Actor: The Day the Earth Stood Still (Winner)
References
^ . Associated Press. . Retrieved 2009-07-21.
^ " TV Guide. November 11, 2008. Retrieved on November 12, 2008.
^ . idiomag. 2008-11-12. . Retrieved 2008-11-12.
^ . PR-inside.com. 2009-10-07. . Retrieved 2010-01-19.
^ Henderson, Kathy (2005). . Child Magazine. Meredith Corporation. . Retrieved 2009-07-21.
External links
- at the Internet Movie Database
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