

Medina had grown up poor in East Los Angeles but his life changed when he befriended a rich white teenager, whose family lived in Beverly Hills and allowed Medina to live with them.
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In 1990, music manager Benny Medina, along with his business partner, real estate mogul Jeff Pollack, decided to market a TV story based on Medina's life. From top left: Karyn Parsons, Joseph Marcell, Janet Hubert-Whitten, Alfonso Ribeiro. The cast of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, seasons 1–3. Also plays Maurice's sister in the same episode.Īrnold Jackson-Drummond, open house attendee. The Minister, who happens to be an Isaac Hayes impersonator, assigned to officiate Will's express wedding. Louise Jefferson, couple's therapy member. Also in season 6 episode 5 again playing Himself. Returned in season 6, episode 20 to co-host bloopers of the show with Will Smith. Michelle Michaels, a famous singer/celebrity. Also plays "Duane" a repair man in the same season. Keith Campbell, Will's comedian friend from Philly. Also George Jefferson in seasons 5 and 6.Ĭindy, Hilary's imagined ideal baby sister. He returns as Bryan in season 4.Ī bully that confronts Carlton, but fights Will instead. Sonya Lamor, Uncle Phil's celebrity client. Ice Tray, Will's best friend from Philadelphia. Celebrityĭr Mumford, father of Will's love interest. Seasons 1 and 6 had the highest celebrity participation with over 10 celebrity guest stars each.

The show is notable for having a heavy celebrity guest presence with more than forty celebrities guest starring throughout the series.
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The series stars Will Smith as Will, a street-smart teenager born and raised in West Philadelphia who is sent to move in with his wealthy uncle and aunt in their Bel-Air mansion after getting bullied at the local playground in his neighborhood. It originally aired on NBC from September 10, 1990, to May 20, 1996. The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air is an American sitcom television series created by Andy and Susan Borowitz, inspired by the life of Will Smith.

