Biography

Chris Gardner was born on February 9, 1954 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA. He is a producer and actor, known for The Pursuit of Happyness (2006), The Promotion (2008) and Maya Angelou and Still I Rise (2016). He was previously married to Sherry Dyson.

Briefly spent time homeless with his son. Portrayed by Will Smith in The Pursuit of Happyness (2006).

Has an estimated net worth of 165 million dollars.

Grew up in Milwaukee, Wisconsin with his mother, Bettye Jean Gardner. His father, Thomas Turner, was frequently absent.

Has two children: Christopher Jarret Medina Gardner (b. January 28, 1981) and Jacintha Darlene Gardner (b. October 5, 1985). Both were born with Gardner's longtime girlfriend Jacqueline Medina. Christopher was born while they were living in San Francisco in 1981, and Jacintha in Los Angeles after they reconciled in 1985.

Separated from his wife Sherry Dyson in 1980, but they did not legally divorce until 1990.