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Combined Graph record U-02149 · provenance: canonical master store (CSV), record CTL-W-1041. Master record source: CTL seed 2026-10-16 — UNVERIFIED, verify before public citation.

West Philly teen sent to Bel-Air

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West Philly teen sent to Bel-Air

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Will Smith is a character in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, played by Will Smith: ET states 'Smith played Will, a spunky teen from West Philadelphia, who was sent to live with his family in Bel-Air,' in the series that began in 1990 (fetched in full 2026-10-17)

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