Jabari Banks Biography
Jabari Banks is an American actor notably known for his lead roles in the television series Bel-Air(2022), his first on-screen as Will Smith the re-imagined drama series based on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. He also played the lead roles in the 97th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade (2023), Bad Genius (2024), and American Dream: The 21 Savage Story (2024). He was nominated for the 2024 NAACP Image Awards for his role as Will Smith in Bel-Air.
Banks was born in West Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He rose to prominence by his role as Will Smith in the Peacock’s American television series, Bel-Air. He was called The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, which adopted a show after the film’s release. Jabari has also featured in other movies such as AccessHollywood (existed since 1996), and The Amber Ruffin Show (2020).
In 2023, Jabari was nominated for the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series for his roles in Bel-Air. He was also nominated in the BET Awards 2022 for the BET Award for Best Actor.
In 2021, Peacock released a video of the moment Will Smith told Banks that he would be playing Will in Bel-Air. In a popular clip for Kelly Clarkson’s talk show, he sings the Bel-Air theme song. Moreover, Bel-Air was Jabari’s first on-screen role.
Jabari attended Simeon Career Academy where he completed his primary education. Afterwards, he proceeded to Chicago Public School where he attended his secondary education. He bagged his BA in fine arts and theatre art from the University of the Arts in Musical Theatre, Philadelphia in 2020. In 2023, he released in first single, Something Else.
Jabari Banks Age
How old is Jabari Banks? Banks is 26 years old as of 2024. He was born on August 2, 1998, in West Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the United States of America. In addition, he celebrates his birthday on the 2nd of August every year and his birth sign is Leo.
Jabari Banks Family
Banks was born in West Philadelphia to Maurice Banks, his father, an African American, and his mother, Jenifer Banks, is of Jamaican descent. He has four siblings. However, his parents divorced when he was eight.
Jabari Banks’s Girlfriend
Jabari, a prominent actor recognized for his remarkable acting abilities, has been linked to actress Lexi Underwood as his reported lover. Despite the allegations, Jabari and Lexi have not verified their relationship status.
However, speculation about their love relationship grew stronger when the couple was observed spending Jabari’s 24th birthday together. Jabari and Lexi’s suspected romance has sparked speculation in the entertainment business, and fans are impatiently awaiting formal confirmation from the couple. Until then, their relationship remains a source of guesswork.
Jabari Banks’s Height
Banks stands at an approximate height of 6 feet 0 inches tall.
Jabari Banks Net Worth
Banks has an estimated net worth of between $1 million and $5 million as of 2024. His income is mainly attributed to his successful career as an actor.
