Jaden Smith Biography

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NAME: Jaden Smith
OCCUPATION: Film Actor, Rapper
BIRTH DATE: July 08, 1998 (Age: 14)
PLACE OF BIRTH: Malibu, California
Full Name: Jaden Christopher Syre Smith
ZODIAC SIGN: Cancer

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Jaden Smith is an actor best known for his starring role in the remake of The Karate Kid, and as the son of Will Smith and Jada Pinkett-Smith.

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Smith landed his biggest role to date in 2010, starring alongside Jackie Chan in a remake of the 1984 coming-of-age classic, The Karate Kid. Smith plays Dre Parker, a 12-year-old Detroit native who moves to China to study martial arts with a kung fu master, so that he can face down the bullies who torment him. The film was a box-office smash,

earning Smith praise for his impressive acting and kung fu skills. Chan praised Smith's dedication to his martial arts training, saying, "He put my son to shame!" Smith also ventured into the world of music in conjunction with his work on the film, recording its official theme song, "Never Say Never," in partnership with child pop sensation Justin Bieber.

Smith is precocious in more than just his acting ability. After months of intensive martial arts training, he developed the physique of a much older boy, and he has also earned a reputation as a lively and witty interview subject. ("Do you know how to sew? 'Cause I'm ripped," he quipped to an interviewer.) Father Will Smith admits, "This kid is funnier than I was at his age. But then, he did have me as a father."

By the time he turned 12, Smith had achieved levels of success that most actors only dream about. All three of his films debuted at No. 1 at the North American box office. He is working on another film—a drama titled Amulet, with his little sister Willow. Jaden, who prefers action movies to dramas, claims that the film is not exactly his style. "I don't like movies that make you cry," he says. "But if girls like dramas, then I'll do it!"