Dec. 13, 2006 — -- It was Chris Gardner's life, and suddenly, one of the biggest movie stars in the world was acting it out. Will Smith was playing Chris Gardner. "He had begun to study me ...

Great father figures in film and television do more than offer guidance or protection. They shape stories with their strength ...

Will Smith and his son Jaden Smith star as Navy veteran Christopher Gardner and his son Christopher Gardner, Jr. in the 2006 film adaptation of Gardner's book, "The Pursuit of Happyness ...

One of his most recent projects was writing the script for the film, "The Pursuit of Happyness," with Chris Gardner. The film, released in 2006, starred Will Smith.

In either case, “Pursuit of Happyness” might just lead to a comeback for the confounding toy that was hot 25 years ago. Reach L. Kent Wolgamott at 473-7244 or kwolgamott@journalstar.com.

Today, Christopher Gardner is a well-known businessman, novelist, and motivational speaker. His 2006 book, “The Pursuit of Happyness,” was so inspirational that Hollywood adapted it for the ...

The Pursuit of Happyness is a heavy but inspirational movie; just as much as it champions the virtues of hard work and perseverance, it also reveals the easy pitfalls which people become destitute ...

Actor, rapper, and film producer Will Smith is one of the most bankable stars in Hollywood. After first gaining recognition ...

Dr. Ram pointed out that wealthy business characters are frequently shown as “cold, greedy, fake, and lonely.” In contrast, ...

The "Pursuit of Happyness" actor announced a brand new album Thursday. "Based on a True Story," to be released in March, marks Smith's first full studio project since 2005's "Lost and Found." ...