Jabari Banks (born August 2, 1998) is an American actor. His notable lead roles include Bel-Air (2022) and Bad Genius (2024). Banks was nominated for the 2024 NAACP Image Awards for his role as Will Smith in Bel-Air.[1]

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.[2]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes Ref(s)
2024 Bad Genius Bank Remake of the 2017 Thai thriller film Bad Genius [3]

Television series

Year Title Role Notes Ref(s)
2022–present Bel-Air Will Smith [4]
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)
  • 2025: Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series: Bel-Air (Nominated)

References

  1. ^ "NAACP Image Awards 2024: See the Complete Winners List". People. March 16, 2024. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
  2. ^ Skyler Caruso (February 11, 2022). "What to Know About 'Bel-Air's Breakout Star Jabari Banks". People.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ 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.
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