10) Enemy of the State (1998): Will Smith was able to effectively play an everyman in this high tech thriller where he teamed up with the legendary Gene Hackman. Smith’s character becomes a target when is slipped a disc containing vital information about a government conspiracy.

9) Hancock (2008): Even though the second half disappoints, this action comedy about a drunken, antisocial superhero provided Smith with one of his funniest, most unpredictable roles. And audiences loved it, the film was an enormous smash.

8) Six Degrees of Separation (1993): Smith shocked audiences with his first major starring role by taking a huge departure from his Fresh Prince persona to play a gay hustler who poses as the son of Sidney Poitier. The gamble paid off and Smith got impressive reviews.

7) Independence Day (1996): This was the film that made Will Smith ‘Mr. Fourth of July’ at the box office. As a tough guy fighter-pilot he whipped alien invaders butts and endeared himself to movie audiences. This film remains his biggest hit to date.

6) Hitch (2005): Will Smith made a rate foray into romantic comedy as the titular character in this story of a relationship expert who finds himself suddenly smitten when he meets his match (played by Eva Mendes).

5) The Pursuit of Happyness (2006): Will Smith co-starred with his precious son Jaden in this heartwarming tearjerker (for which Smith scored his 2nd best actor Oscar nomination) based on true story of a father and son struggling to make ends meet.

4) Bad Boys and Bad Boys II (1995), (2003): The first buddie cop pairing between Will Smith’s wild man and Martin Lawrence’s more straight-laced character was their first big hit and the sequel was even bigger. Now audiences are salivating for the newly announced third installment.

3) Ali (2001): Will Smith underwent an incredible physical transformation to take on the role of a lifetime — Muhammad Ali — in this critically acclaimed biopic. Smith became the first hip-hop artist to get an Oscar nomination for his uncanny portrayal of the champ.

2) I Am Legend (2007): In arguably one of his greatest dramatic performances, Smith held the screen virtually all by himself for most of this apocalyptic thriller’s running time. He plays a military scientist who may or may not be the last man on the planet. A scary good time at the movies.

1) Men in Black (1997): Will Smith is first and foremost a movie star and no movie better shows off his wit and appeal like the original film in this comedic sci-fi series. As the cocky Agent J, Smith cemented his status as a summer box office staple.