James Lassiter Biography

Fast Facts

• Nominated for a Black Reel in 2006 in the Best Film category for "Hitch․"
• Nominated for a Black Movie Award in 2006 in the Outstanding Motion Picture category for "ATL․"
• Nominated for a Black Reel in 2002 in the Best Film category for "Ali․"
• Nominated for a Black Reel in 2007 in the Best Film category for "The Pursuit of Happyness․"
• Nominated for a Black Reel in 2008 in the Best Film category for "The Secret Life of Bees" and "Seven Pounds․"
• Met Will Smith through Jeffrey "Jazzy Jeff" Townes, and later became Smith's road manager when he was a musician
• Long-time business partner of Will Smith, founding Overbrook Entertainment with him and Jada Pinkett-Smith