Will Smith, 1971
Writers · June 8, 1971
Will Smith
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Will Smith is 55 years old, born June 8, 1971 in United Kingdom · Gemini.
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About
Will Smith created Slow Horses, the Apple TV+ thriller that won Outstanding Drama Series at the Emmys in 2025. Born in England on 8 June 1971, the stand-up comedian and screenwriter rose through BBC's The Thick of It (2007–2012), where he also acted as Phil Smith. He co-wrote and co-produced HBO's Veep, earning two Emmy Awards and two Writers Guild of America Awards. A Gemini with life-path number 5, Smith blends satirical wit across comedy, drama, and prose [F1, enrichments].
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Biography
Will Smith created and runs Slow Horses, an Apple TV+ drama thriller that secured the Emmy for Outstanding Drama Series in 2025—cementing his reputation as a major television architect. Born 8 June 1971 in England, Smith is a stand-up comedian, screenwriter, novelist, actor, and producer whose career spans broadcast and prestige television. He contributed to the writing team of BBC's The Thick of It during its 2007–2012 run, where he also played Phil Smith. As co-writer and co-producer of HBO's Veep across 2012–16, Smith shared in two Emmy Awards and two Writers Guild of America Awards, and earned Golden Globe and Producers Guild nominations. His Gemini energy—restless, communicative, quick-witted—fuels his dual mastery of comedy and dramatic storytelling [F1, enrichments]. Life-path number 5 amplifies his drive toward creative freedom and reinvention across multiple mediums [F1, enrichments]. Screenwriters and actors shape culture through dialogue, performance, and narrative structure; Smith has done all three.
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Trivia
- Smith played Phil Smith in The Thick of It, a character he helped write for.
- Slow Horses won the Emmy for Outstanding Drama Series in 2025, making it one of the year's major TV achievements.
- He received two Emmy Awards and two Writers Guild of America Awards as co-writer and co-producer of Veep.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Free Spirit
Restless and adventurous. Will Smith reinvent often: new sounds, new platforms, new cities. Expect career pivots over decades.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
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CHALLENGING
- PinkPantheressSnake · 2001
- Taylor Swift
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Will Smith?
- Will Smith is 55 years old (born June 8, 1971).
- When is Will Smith's birthday?
- Will Smith was born on June 8, 1971.
- What is Will Smith's zodiac sign?
- Will Smith is a Gemini, born June 8, 1971.
- What is Will Smith's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Will Smith was born in 1971, the year of the Metal Pig.
- Where is Will Smith from?
- Will Smith is from United Kingdom.
- What does Will Smith do?
- Will Smith is a writer.
- Is Will Smith still alive?
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