- Age: 74 (Born December 21, 1948)
- Birthplace: Washington, D.C., United States
- Profession: Actor, Producer
- Height: 6’2″ (188 cm)
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
- Nationality: American
- Education: Morehouse College
- Nickname: Sam
- Awards: BAFTA Award, MTV Movie Awards, Black Reel Awards, among others
Net Worth:
As of 2023, Samuel L. Jackson’s net worth is estimated to be around $250 million.
Career:
Overview
Samuel L. Jackson is a prolific American actor and producer, known for his distinctive voice and intense on-screen presence. With a career spanning over four decades, he has appeared in more than 150 films and is one of the highest-grossing actors of all time.
Milestones and Achievements
- Jackson gained critical acclaim for his role as Jules Winnfield in Quentin Tarantino’s “Pulp Fiction” (1994), earning an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor.
- He played Mace Windu in the “Star Wars” prequel trilogy (1999-2005).
- Jackson starred as Nick Fury in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, beginning with a cameo in “Iron Man” (2008) and appearing in numerous films within the franchise.
- He has collaborated with director Quentin Tarantino on several occasions, including “Jackie Brown” (1997), “Django Unchained” (2012), and “The Hateful Eight” (2015).
- Jackson has lent his voice to several animated films, including “The Incredibles” (2004) and its sequel, “Incredibles 2” (2018).
Personal Life:
Relationships
Samuel L. Jackson has been married to actress and producer LaTanya Richardson since 1980. The couple has one daughter, Zoe Jackson, who is a film and television producer.
Family
Jackson was born to Elizabeth and Roy Jackson. He was raised by his mother, a factory worker and later a supplies buyer for a mental institution, and his maternal grandparents.
Trivia and Lesser-Known Facts:
- Jackson overcame a drug addiction early in his career and has been sober since the 1990s.
- He has a clause in his film contracts that allows him to play golf during film shoots.
- Jackson is an avid comic book collector and was thrilled to join the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Nick Fury.
Social Media Links:
- Instagram: Samuel L. Jackson
- Twitter: Samuel L. Jackson
