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| Jabari Banks | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1998-08-02) August 2, 1998 (age 26) West Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Alma mater | University of the Arts (BA) |
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| Years active | 2022–present |
Jabari Banks (born August 2, 1998) is an American actor. His notable lead roles in television series include Bel-Air (2022), 97th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade (2023), and Bad Genius (2024). Banks was nominated for the 2024 NAACP Image Awards for his role as Will Smith in Bel-Air.
Career
Born in West Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. His father, Maurice Banks, is African-American and his mother, Jenifer Banks, is of Jamaican descent. They had five children, including Jabari. However, his parents got divorced when he was eight and he completed his primary education at Simeon Career Academy. Afterwards, he proceeded to Chicago Public School where he attended his secondary education. Banks received his Bachelor of Fine Arts and Theatre Arts from University of the Arts, Philadelphia.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Bad Genius | Bank | Remake of the 2017 Thai thriller film Bad Genius |
Television series
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022–present | Bel-Air | Will Smith | ||
| 2022 | Kid of the Year | Guest | Appeared as guest, hosted by Trevor Noah |
Discography
Singles
- “Something Else” (2023)
- "Weekend Drive" (2024)
Awards and nominations
Black Reel Awards
- 2024: Outstanding Lead Performance in a Drama Series: Bel-Air (Nominated)
BET Awards
- 2022: Best Actor (Nominated)
Image Awards
- 2023: Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series: Bel-Air (Nominated)
- 2024: Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series: Bel-Air (Nominated)
References
- "NAACP Image Awards 2024: See the Complete Winners List". People. March 16, 2024. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
- Skyler Caruso (February 11, 2022). "What to Know About 'Bel-Air's Breakout Star Jabari Banks". People.
- Galuppo, Mia (March 23, 2023). "Benedict Wong, 'Bel-Air' Star Jabari Banks Set for English-Language Remake of 'Bad Genius'". hollywoodreporter.com. The Hollywood Reporter.
- Hailu, Selome (June 6, 2022). "Bel-Air Star Jabari Banks on Being Compared to Will Smith and the Power of Gen Z Artists". Variety. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
External links
- Jabari Banks at IMDb
- 1998 births
- 21st-century African-American male actors
- Living people
- 21st-century American male actors
- American male television actors
- 21st-century African-American male singers
- African-American male singer-songwriters
- American male singer-songwriters
- Male actors from Philadelphia
- 21st-century American male singers
- Epic Records artists
- American actors of Jamaican descent
- University of the Arts (Philadelphia) alumni