Benny Medina, the American record executive and talent manager, had a rather extraordinary upbringing. His rags-to-riches story was TV material and Medina realized this along with his business partner Jeff Pollack. Medina and Pollack developed the concept which later went on to become NBC’s top hit and a culturally iconic show, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.
Will Smith and James Avery in a still from The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air | Credits: NBC
While Medina was about to pitch the concept to producer Quincy Jones, he met actor Will Smith during the taping of a show. Medina and Smith immediately hit it off and the record executive decided that Smith would be perfect to play the main character. As the idea progressed, some elements of Smith’s life were incorporated into the show including the title.
Who Is Benny Medina, The Record Executive Behind The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air? Benny Medina | Credits: Angela George,...
Will Smith and James Avery in a still from The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air | Credits: NBC
While Medina was about to pitch the concept to producer Quincy Jones, he met actor Will Smith during the taping of a show. Medina and Smith immediately hit it off and the record executive decided that Smith would be perfect to play the main character. As the idea progressed, some elements of Smith’s life were incorporated into the show including the title.
Who Is Benny Medina, The Record Executive Behind The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air? Benny Medina | Credits: Angela George,...
- 11/23/2024
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