Samuel L. Jackson

Samuel L. Jackson
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Name:
Samuel L. Jackson
Real name:
Samuel Leroy Jackson
Who is:
Birth date:
(76 y.o.)
Place of birth:
Washington, D.C., U.S.
Height:
6'2 ft ()
Weight:
201 lb (91 kg)
Birth Sign:
(characteristic)
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Samuel L. Jackson Biography

Samuel L. (Leroy) Jackson - an actor, theater artist, producer. He became a Hollywood superstar through his iconic collaborations with Quentin Tarantino. He earned a BAFTA Award for his role as Jules in "Pulp Fiction." At Cannes, he won the Palme d'Or for his brilliant performance as Gator in Spike Lee's dramatic thriller "Jungle Fever," while his role as Ordell in Quentin Tarantino's "Jackie Brown" earned him a Silver Bear at the Berlin International Film Festival. Net worth: $250 million.
Samuel L. Jackson
Samuel L. Jackson

Childhood: Washington- Chattanooga

In late 1948, shortly before Christmas on December 21, Samuel Leroy Jackson was born to a Washington family. City life proved difficult for the young family—his father began drinking heavily and moved to Kansas City seeking work, where he eventually died from alcohol abuse. Elizabeth and her young son then moved to Tennessee to be closer to family. There, in the industrial city of Chattanooga Samuel spent his early years.
Samuel faced another devastating blow when his mother was institutionalized, leaving his grandparents to raise him. Shy due to a stuttering problem, young Samuel threw himself into his studies and music. He joined the school orchestra, playing both trumpet and French horn. From third through twelfth grade, he participated in every musical performance.
Samuel Jackson's childhood
Samuel Jackson's childhood
After graduating with honors, Samuel chose architecture and moved to Atlanta.

Youth: Atlanta - Los Angeles - Atlanta

He enrolled in Morehouse College's Architecture program, studying until 1972. His first priority was seeing a speech therapist to overcome his stutter. He then switched to the Drama program and formed a theater troupe with other primarily African-American students. After several amateur theater performances, actors from other troupes began joining them.
Samuel L. Jackson in his early life and nowadays
Samuel L. Jackson in his early life and nowadays
During his studies, Samuel took part in the filming of a fast-food commercial. His convincing performance eating Krystal Hamburgers boosted sales so much that he was well compensated. Only then did his family approve of his career choice—they'd previously doubted acting could provide a stable living.

Jackson's studies were interrupted when he actively participated in protest marches following Martin Luther King's 1968 assassination, leading to his expulsion and conviction for organizing illegal activities against the college administration. Samuel spent two years working as a social worker in Los Angeles before returning to Atlanta College, earning his Bachelor of Dramatic Arts in 1972 and moving to New York for better acting opportunities.

Adulthood: New York - Los Angeles

Big city life wasn't easy for him. For the first ten years, Jackson worked in theater and made his initial movie attempts, but films like «Together for days» (1972) and «Ragtime» (1981) didn't deliver the success he'd hoped for. He also appeared on TV shows and performed as Othello at the Shakespeare Festival. His most crucial break came with his performance in "The Soldier's Play," where Jackson met director Spike Lee, who would have a huge impact on the actor's future career.
Samuel L. Jackson and Spike Lee
Samuel L. Jackson and Spike Lee
But while building his career, Jackson had to battle his personal demons - his addiction to cocaine and alcohol. His addiction cost him dearly - he lost incredible opportunities in Broadway musicals, missed out on several interesting leading roles, and nearly lost his wife and daughter.
Samuel Jackson in the movie "Jungle Fever"
Samuel Jackson in the movie "Jungle Fever"
During this tough period, the actor met Morgan Freeman, who became his mentor. After a grueling year in rehab, the actor eagerly took on the role of Gator offered by Spike in «Jungle Fever» (1991). Drawing from his own addiction experience, he captivated audiences with his raw, honest performance.
Samuel L. Jackson in the movie "Jurassic Park"
Samuel L. Jackson in the movie "Jurassic Park"
Steven Spielberg took notice and cast him in «Jurassic Park» (1993). Jackson played computer engineer Ray Arnold, working alongside heavyweights like Jeff Goldblum, Sam Neill, and Laura Dern. Samuel later revealed in interviews that working on the film was a major cinematic experience for him. His patience paid off with the role of gangster Jules in "Pulp Fiction" (1994), which became a massive hit with audiences. It was a career-defining triumph that put the actor on the same level as Hollywood's biggest stars.
Samuel L. Jackson with Bruce Willis in the blockbuster «Die Hard 3»
Samuel L. Jackson with Bruce Willis in the blockbuster «Die Hard 3»
In 1997, Samuel played in the third installment of the action movie series «Die Hard» with Bruce Willis. That same year, he reunited with Tarantino and won the «Silver Bear» at the Berlin Film Festival for his role in "Jackie Brown"
Samuel L. Jackson and Chris Tucker in «Jackie Brown»
In 2000, Jackson was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Samuel kicked off the new decade as Jedi Master Mace Windu in the epic "Star Wars" prequel trilogy, filmed through 2005.
Samuel L. Jackson in The Avengers
Samuel L. Jackson in The Avengers
Samuel's interest in fantasy characters led him to sign with Marvel, landing him the role of Nick Fury. From then on, «Avengers» fans and Marvel superhero enthusiasts would know Jackson as the head of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Samuel L. Jackson in «Django»
For Quentin Tarantino, Samuel has become an indispensable collaborator in nearly all his films. In 2012, the actor landed another role with the acclaimed director - this time as the butler in "Django Unchained," which critics hailed as one of Jackson's finest performances. The Tarantino-Jackson partnership continued with "The Hateful Eight" in 2015, where Samuel took on one of the central roles.
Samuel L. Jackson and Quentin Tarantino
Samuel L. Jackson and Quentin Tarantino

Personal life of Samuel L. Jackson

Despite his demanding career, Samuel Jackson has always prioritized family and remains devoted to his wife Latanya Richardson and daughter Zoe. He met Latanya in college, and they married in 1980, remaining inseparable ever since despite challenges in their family life due to his past addiction struggles.
Samuel L. Jackson with his wife and daughter
Samuel L. Jackson with his wife and daughter
Their daughter Zoe (born 1982) didn't follow in her father's footsteps and works as a producer for a sports network.

Samuel Leroy Jackson now

In 2019, three films featuring Samuel premiered: "Captain Marvel," "Val," and "Glass." In M. Night Shyamalan's thriller "Glass," Samuel L. Jackson played Elijah Price, a villain with brittle bone disease. On the set, he starred with Bruce Willis, Anya Taylor-Joy, by James McAvoy . Also in 2019, Marvel fans saw Samuel appear in multiple Avengers films.
In 2020, Samuel L. Jackson continues to act in films. Two films featuring Jackson were slated for release that year: "Spiral: From The Book of Saw" and "The Banker." In 2021, Jackson was set to return for the second season of the Marvel animated series "What If...?"

Samuel L. Jackson: latest news and articles

  • Jackson always had cool roles but maybe it`s only because he is talented and play everywhere nice :)
    2021-03-30 22:43:18
  • The old man Samuel always make nice the movie where he is playing because this actor is playing only in the movies with a good story.
    2021-03-27 09:03:08
  • I liked the movie Patriot Games and how actors played there, especially Samuel Jackson.
    2021-03-10 14:17:23
  • After «The Hateful Eight» I decided to read the biography. The great actor also has an interesting life, which is not surprising!
    2021-02-18 17:00:55
  • Yeah, I love this black guy! I like him since the time of Pulp Fiction.
    2021-01-22 08:12:49
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