Samuel L. Jackson – Bio, Net Worth, Facts, Career, Known For, Meme, Stay Home, Wife, Daughter, Age, Wiki, Height, Dead, Awards, Books, Movies, TV Show

Samuel L. Jackson is one of the most illustrious Hollywood actors and has appeared in more than 100 films in his career. Abandoned by his father when he was a child, Jackson left behind a difficult childhood to become one of the most successful Hollywood stars. Though he suffered from stuttering, with determination and hard work, he went on to pursue a career in acting. His career began with small roles in films like ‘Goodfellas.’ Eventually, he started hogging the limelight and earned more prominent roles in movies like ‘Jungle Fever,’ ‘Patriot Games,’ ‘True Romance,’ ‘Jurassic Park,’ and ‘Pulp Fiction.’ Since then, he has received several nominations and awards for his roles in films. To know more about him, you can read the below article.

What is Samuel L. Jackson Famous For?

• An American actor and film producer. 

Where was Samuel L. Jackson Born?

Going back to his early life, Elizabeth Jackson was blessed with a son, Samuel Leroy Jackson in Washington D.C. in the year 1948. She brought him up in Chattanooga, Tennessee most of his childhood. His father, Roy Henry Jackson passed away due to alcoholism. He was a stammerer who was abandoned by his father at a tender age. He worked hard and pursued a career in acting.

For education, He went to several segregated schools. During this time he enjoyed playing the French horn and the trumpet. He suffered from stuttering in his early childhood life. Previously, He wanted to pursue marine biology at Morehouse College in Atlanta. After unraveling his talent as an actor, he switched careers. In the year 1972, he co-founded the ‘Just Us Theatre’ group and graduated the same year.

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Samuel L. Jackson Career Highlights

• After appearing in several plays, including ‘The Threepenny Opera’ and ‘A Soldier’s Play,’ he made his motion picture debut in the blaxploitation film ‘Together for Days’ in 1972. Four years later, he appeared in the television series ‘Movin’ On.’
• He moved to New York City and spent the next several years appearing in stage plays, such as ‘The Piano Lesson’ and ‘Two Trains Running.’ In 1977, he appeared in the film ‘The Displaced Person.’
• It is believed that in his early years he was mentored by Morgan Freeman. Later on in his career, he started doing noticeable roles in films like ‘School Daze’ and ‘Do the Right Thing,’ which released in 1988 and 1989, respectively.
• In 1990, he appeared in ‘Goodfellas’ in a minor role and then worked as a substitute on ‘The Cosby Show’ for the next three years.
• From 1990 to 1993, he worked in films like ‘Def by Temptation,’ ‘The Return of Superfly,’ ‘Strictly Business,’ ‘Jungle Fever,’ ‘Patriot Games,’ ‘True Romance,’ ‘Amos & Andrew,’ ‘Jurassic Park,’ and ‘Loaded Weapon 1.’
• In 1994, he played the critically-acclaimed role of Jules Winnfield in the hit film ‘Pulp Fiction.’ Jackson became a world icon after the release and subsequent success of the movie. It was later revealed that director Quentin Tarantino specifically wanted him for the role.
• From 1995 to 1996, he appeared in a string of box office flops, such as ‘Kiss of Death,’ ‘Losing Isaiah,’ and ‘The Great White Hype.’ However, he quickly bounced back by appearing in hit films like ‘Die Hard with a Vengeance’ (1995) and ‘A Time to Kill’ (1996), which once again established him as a bankable star.
• In 1997, he played the role of Trevor Garfield in ‘One Eight Seven’ and then starred in other films like ‘Eve’s Bayou’ and ‘Jackie Brown.’ The same year, he also voiced a character in one of the episodes of a television series titled ‘Happily Ever After Fairy Tales for Every Child.’
• In 1998, he played prominent roles in four films, namely ‘Sphere,’ ‘The Negotiator,’ ‘The Red Violin,’ and ‘Out of Sight.’
• In 1999, he starred in ‘Deep Blue Sea’ and ‘Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace.’ At the beginning of the new millennium, Jackson became part of successful films, including ‘Rules of Engagement,’ ‘Shaft,’ and ‘Unbreakable.’
• He played the role of a vagrant musician in ‘The Caveman’s Valentine’ in 2001. In the same year, he was also seen in the British/Canadian action comedy film ‘The 51st State’ in which he played Elmo McElroy. In 2002, he starred in ‘Changing Lanes,’ ‘XXX,’ ‘No Good Deed,’ and ‘Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones.’
• From 2003 to 2005, he played important roles in ‘Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines,’ ‘Twisted,’ ‘Kill Bill: Volume 2,’ ‘The Incredibles,’ ‘In My Country,’ ‘Coach Carter,’ ‘The Man,’ and ‘Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith.’
• In 2006, he was cast opposite Julianne Moore in ‘Freedomland.’ The same year, he appeared in one of the biggest offbeat films of the year, ‘Snakes on a Plane.’ To build anticipation for the film, he was cast in the promotional music video of the movie. Towards the end of the year, he appeared in ‘Home of the Brave’ where he played the role of a doctor.
• In 2007, he was cast as a narrator in the direct-to-video film ‘Farce of the Penguins.’ He also played the role of a former cop in ‘Cleaner’ and a hotel manager in the psychological horror film ‘1408,’ displaying his versatility as an actor.
• From 2008 to 2011, he was seen in different genres of films, such as ‘Iron Man,’ ‘Star Wars: The Clone Wars,’ ‘Soul Men,’ ‘Gospel Hill,’ ‘Inglourious Basterds,’ ‘Unthinkable,’ ‘Iron Man 2,’ ‘African Cats,’ ‘Captain America: The First Avenger,’ and ‘Arena.’ He was also seen in television series like ‘Curiosity,’ ‘Prohibition,’ and ‘The Sunset Limited.’
• One of his greatest hits in the year 2012 was the Quentin Tarantino film ‘Django Unchained’ where he played the role of Stephen. The next year, he voiced a character named Whiplash in the animated sports film ‘Turbo.’
• From 2013 to 2014, he appeared as Nick Fury in the popular television series Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. In 2014, he appeared in the films, Reasonable Doubt, RoboCop, Captain America: The Winter Soldier, and Kite. In the same year, he also played the lead villain in the action spy comedy film Kingsman: The Secret Service.
• Jackson reprised his role as Nick Fury in the Avengers sequels, Infinity War and Endgame. He also starred as a younger, de-aged Fury in Captain Marvel.
• He appeared in Jordan Vogt-Roberts monster film Kong: Skull Island, which was released in 2017. 
• In 2019, He reprised his roles as Mr. Glass and John Shaft II in Glass and Shaft, respectively. Both Glass and Shaft were sequels to his 2000 films Unbreakable and Shaft. 
• Also in 2019, he appeared in the Brie Larson-directed film Unicorn Store and reprised his role as Nick Fury in the Marvel film Spider-Man: Far From Home.
• He joined hands with Talib Kweli, Sticky Fingaz, Mad Lion, and KRS-One and released a song titled I Can’t Breathe about social justice and violence in America.

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Who is Samuel L. Jackson Married to?

Samuel L. Jackson married to LaTanya Richardson and was blessed with a daughter, Zoe. In his free time, he collects action figures of all the charters portrayed in his films and enjoys watching animes like Ninja Scroll and Black Lagoon. He wears wigs and his signatory Kangol hat due to baldness. He loves golfing, enjoys basketball, and he is also a football fan.

What is Samuel L. Jackson Net Worth?

Samuel L. Jackson is a prolific American actor and producer with appearances in over 150 films during his career to date. He is one of the top-grossing actors of all time. As per the online sites, his current estimated net worth said to be $250 million at present. However, his salary and asset details are still unknown. Whenever we will be updated, we will let you know.

How Tall is Samuel L. Jackson?

Talking about his body statistics, Samuel has a height of 6 feet 2½ inches and his body weighs around 94 Kg. His eyes are dark brown and hair is bald. Similarly, he has a slim body with a 44 inches chest size and 33 inches waist size. Further, his biceps size is 17 inches.