Date: 16th February 2009

Smith voted 'most bankable actor'


Will Smith has been named Hollywood's most bankable star in a survey released by financial website, Forbes.com.

The star, who began his career in TV has starred in a broad spectrum of films from romantic comedies like Hitch to thrillers like I Am Legend.

Forbes' John Burman said: "People just like watching him on screen."

A panel of movie industry professionals named Johnny Depp, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Hollywood super-couple Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt as runners up.

Source: Press Release