Will Smith: September 25, 1968

In 1989, Will Smith was a homeless, penniless musician looking for his big break.  Along came The Fresh Prince Of Bel Air, and the rest is history.  Under Quincy Jones’s expert leadership, the show was a smashing success, and Smith moved on to become one of the most influential and prolific actors of our time. He has the distinction of being the only Hollywood actor to appear in eight consecutive films that grossed over $100 million at the box office.

No wonder his children revere him; his tireless work ethic has grossed nearly $250 million in assets, and retirement is way in the distance.