Jabari Banks | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 2, 1998 |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2022–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
editYoungest 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
editIn 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
editAwards and nominations
edit| 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
edit- ^ a b Thompson, Bonsu (February 17, 2022). "JABARI BANKS: 'THE HEIR TO BEL AIR'". Cassius. Interactive One, LLC. Retrieved August 10, 2023.
- ^ 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.
- ^ https://variety.com/2022/tv/news/jabari-banks-bel-air-will-smith-1235285490/
- ^ Ketchum, William (April 25, 2023). "From Spectator to Star: Bel-Air's Breakout Actor on His Inspiring Journey and Ambition". Retrieved August 10, 2023.
- ^ https://www.popsugar.com/love/how-people-discovered-cheating-49066875
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ https://deadline.com/2022/05/bel-air-jabari-banks-wme-1235019472/
- ^ https://variety.com/2023/film/news/benedict-wong-jabari-banks-callina-liang-bad-genius-jc-lee-1235562248/
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.