James Lassiter facts for kids

James Lassiter is an American film producer and talent agent. A film producer helps make movies from start to finish. He also used to be a talent agent, which means he helped actors and musicians manage their careers. James is famous for being a close friend and business partner of the actor Will Smith. Together, they started a movie production company called Overbrook Entertainment in 1998.

Making Movies Happen

James Lassiter went to college at the University of Miami and Temple University. There, he became friends with Jeffrey "Jazzy Jeff" Townes. Jazzy Jeff was part of a rap group with Will Smith. This is how James met Will Smith, and soon, James became Will's road manager. This meant he helped Will with his tours and appearances.

James decided to focus on managing Will Smith full-time. They became great business partners. In 1998, James and Will started their own movie company, Overbrook Entertainment. This company has produced many popular films.

Overbrook Entertainment has made movies like Hitch and ATL. They also helped make I, Robot and Ali. James and Will worked to promote their movies in different countries around the world. For example, they promoted I, Robot in Russia and Ali in South Africa.

Films and TV Shows

James Lassiter has been a producer or executive producer on many films and TV shows. Being an executive producer means he helped get the money for the project and oversaw the big picture.

• Ali (2001)
• Hitch (2005)
• The Pursuit of Happyness (2006)
• I Am Legend (2007)
• Hancock (2008)
• The Karate Kid (2010)
• After Earth (2013)
• Annie (2014)
• Bad Boys for Life (2020)
• King Richard (2021)
• Emancipation (2022)

He also helped produce TV shows like:

• All of Us (2003−2007)
• The Queen Latifah Show (2013)
• Cobra Kai (2018−present)
• Bel-Air (2022)