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Samuel L. Jackson

Samuel L. Jackson

American actor
Samuel Leroy Jackson is an American actor. 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 highest-grossing actor of all time.Wikipedia
BornDecember 21, 1948
HometownWashington, D.C., United States
Net worth$250 million
Height6'2" (1.89m)
SpouseLaTanya Richardson Jackson
ChildrenZoë Jackson
ParentsElizabeth Jackson, Henry Jackson
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MOVIES & TV SHOWS

The Hateful Eight
The Hateful Eight
R
2h 48min
2015
The Piano Lesson
The Piano Lesson
PG-13
2h 5min
2024
Is That Black Enough for You?!?
Is That Black Enough for You?!?
R
2h 15min
2022
The Protégé
The Protégé
R
1h 49min
2021
The Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard
The Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard
R
1h 40min
2021
Shaft
Shaft
R
1h 51min
2019
Unicorn Store
Unicorn Store
1h 32min
2017
I am not your negro
I am not your negro
PG-13
1h 35min
2016
Barely Lethal
Barely Lethal
PG-13
1h 36min
2015
Cell
Cell
R
1h 38min
2016
Kite
Kite
R
1h 30min
2014
The Samaritan
The Samaritan
R
1h 33min
2012
Meeting Evil
Meeting Evil
R
1h 29min
2012
The Sunset Limited
The Sunset Limited
TV-MA
1h 31min
2011
Quantum Quest: A Cassini Space Odyssey
Quantum Quest: A Cassini Space Odyssey
0h 48min
2012
Unthinkable
Unthinkable
R
1h 37min
2010
Afro Samurai: Resurrection
Afro Samurai: Resurrection
1h 30min
2009
Lakeview Terrace
Lakeview Terrace
PG-13
1h 46min
2008
Soul Men
Soul Men
R
1h 40min
2008
Afro Samurai
Afro Samurai
2h 5min
2007
Respect Yourself: The Stax Records Story
Respect Yourself: The Stax Records Story
2h
2007
Resurrecting the Champ
Resurrecting the Champ
PG-13
1h 52min
2007
Cleaner
Cleaner
R
1h 32min
2008
Farce of the Penguins
Farce of the Penguins
R
1h 20min
2007
Home of the Brave
Home of the Brave
R
1h 46min
2006
Freedomland
Freedomland
R
1h 53min
2006
Snakes on a Plane
Snakes on a Plane
R
1h 45min
2006
The Man
The Man
PG-13
1h 23min
2005

Albums

Nobody Gets Out Alive
Nobody Gets Out Alive
2017
Underground Connection
Underground Connection
2016

AWARDS

YearAssociationsCategoryWorkResult
1998Golden GlobeBest Performance By an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or ComedyJackie BrownNominated
1997Golden GlobeBest Performance By an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion PictureA Time to Kill (1996 film)Nominated
1995Golden GlobeBest Performance by an Actor in a Limited Series or Motion Picture MadeAgainst the Wall (1994 film)Nominated
1995Golden GlobeBest Performance By an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion PicturePulp FictionNominated
1995Screen Actors Guild AwardsOutstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting RolePulp FictionNominated
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