Jabari Banks

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Jabari Banks
Born1998or1999(age 26–27) [1]
West Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Alma mater University of the Arts (BA)
Occupations
  • Actor
  • singer
Years active2022–present

Jabari Banks (born 1998/99) [1] 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. [2]

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Early life and education

Born in West Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Banks received his Bachelor of Fine Arts and Theatre Arts from University of the Arts, Philadelphia. [1]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotesRef(s)
2024 Bad Genius BankRemake of the 2017 Thai thriller film Bad Genius [3]

Television series

YearTitleRoleNotesRef(s)
2022–present Bel-Air Will Smith [4]
2022Kid of the YearGuestAppeared as guest, hosted by Trevor Noah

Discography

Singles

Awards and nominations

Black Reel Awards

BET Awards

Image Awards

References

  1. 1 2 3 Caruso, Skyler (February 11, 2022). "What to Know About 'Bel-Air's Breakout Star Jabari Banks". People . Retrieved October 29, 2025.
  2. ↑ "NAACP Image Awards 2024: See the Complete Winners List". People . March 16, 2024. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
  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.
  5. ↑ Baker, Josh. "Jabari Banks Unveils 'Something Else' Album in TV Spotlight". EBONY. Retrieved August 5, 2025.
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