Samuel L. Jackson
Acting
Born: Dec 21, 1948
From: Washington, D.C., USA
Credits: 30 titles
Biography
Samuel Leroy Jackson (born December 21, 1948) is an American actor and producer. One of the most widely recognized actors of his generation, the films in which he has appeared have collectively grossed over $27 billion worldwide, making him the second highest-grossing actor of all time. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences gave him an Academy Honorary Award in 2022 as "A cultural icon whose dynamic work has resonated across genres and generations and audiences worldwide". Jackson started his career on stage making his professional theatre debut in Mother Courage and her Children in 1980 at The Public Theatre. From 1981 to 1983 he originated the role of Private Louis Henderson in A Soldier's Play Off-Broadway. He also originated the role of Boy Willie in August Wilson's The Piano Lesson in 1987 at the Yale Repertory Theatre. He returned to the play in the 2022 Broadway revival playing Doaker Charles. Jackson early film roles include Coming to America (1988), Goodfellas (1990), Patriot Games (1992), Juice (1992), True Romance (1993), and Jurassic Park (1993), Menace II Society (1993), and Fresh (1994). His collaborations with Spike Lee led to greater prominence with films such as School Daze (1988), Do the …
Filmography
| Title | Character | Year | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thor | Nick Fury (uncredited) | 2011 | 6.768 |
| Captain America: The First Avenger | Nick Fury | 2011 | 7.005 |
| Iron Man 2 | Nick Fury | 2010 | 6.851 |
| Iron Man | Nick Fury (uncredited) | 2008 | 7.657 |
| Gospel Hill | Paul Malcolm | 2008 | 4.7 |
| 1408 | Gerald Olin | 2007 | 6.7 |
| Snakes on a Plane | Neville Flynn | 2006 | 5.483 |
| Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith | Mace Windu | 2005 | 7.463 |
| xXx: State of the Union | Agent Augustus Gibbons | 2005 | 5.093 |
| Kill Bill: Vol. 2 | Rufus | 2004 | 7.877 |
| Basic | Drill Sgt. SFC Nathan West | 2003 | 6.498 |
| Changing Lanes | Doyle Gipson | 2002 | 6.284 |
| Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones | Mace Windu | 2002 | 6.592 |
| No Good Deed | Jack Friar | 2002 | 5.367 |
| The 51st State | Elmo McElroy | 2001 | 6.088 |
| Shaft | John Shaft | 2000 | 6.008 |
| Rules of Engagement | Col. Terry L. Childers | 2000 | 6.255 |
| Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace | Mace Windu | 1999 | 6.573 |
| Sphere | Dr. Harry Adams | 1998 | 6.129 |
| Jackie Brown | Ordell Robbie | 1997 | 7.4 |
| A Time to Kill | Carl Lee Hailey | 1996 | 7.4 |
| The Great White Hype | Rev. Fred Sultan | 1996 | 5.238 |
| The Long Kiss Goodnight | Mitch Henessey | 1996 | 6.584 |
| Die Hard: With a Vengeance | Zeus Carver | 1995 | 7.279 |
| Kiss of Death | Calvin Hart | 1995 | 5.7 |
| Pulp Fiction | Jules Winnfield | 1994 | 8.484 |
| True Romance | Big Don | 1993 | 7.535 |
| Amos & Andrew | Andrew Sterling | 1993 | 5.445 |
| GoodFellas | Stacks Edwards | 1990 | 8.5 |
| Do the Right Thing | Mister Señor Love Daddy | 1989 | 7.766 |
| Known for | Acting |
| Credits | 30 |
| Born | 1948 |
| From | Washington, D.C., USA |