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Samuel L. Jackson
Samuel L. Jackson
77 years (Dec 21, 1948)
Washington, D.C., USA
148 Movies
21 TV Shows

Samuel L. Jackson

Known for
Pulp Fiction
Jules Winnfield
Captain America: The Winter Soldier
Nick Fury
Captain Marvel
Nick Fury
The Hateful Eight
Major Marquis Warren
One of the most prolific and bankable actors in film history. Unforgettable as Jules Winnfield in Quentin Tarantino's 'Pulp Fiction' (1994), a frequent collaborator of the director in 'Jackie Brown' (1997) and 'Django Unchained' (2012). He played Nick Fury in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, from 'Iron Man' (2008), one of the most recognizable roles in superhero cinema. He starred in 'Jungle Fever' (1991), 'Unbreakable' (2000) and the 'Star Wars' saga (1999-2005). American actor of overwhelming charisma, a benchmark of popular cinema, recognized for his magnetic presence and his enormous volume of work.
One of the most prolific and bankable actors in film history. Unforgettable as Jules Winnfield in Quentin Tarantino's 'Pulp Fiction' (1994), a frequent collaborator of the director in 'Jackie Brown' (1997) and 'Django Unchained' (2012). He played Nick Fury in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, from 'Iron Man' (2008), one of the most recognizable roles in superhero cinema. He starred in 'Jungle Fever' (1991), 'Unbreakable' (2000) and the 'Star Wars' saga (1999-2005). American actor of overwhelming charisma, a benchmark of popular cinema, recognized for his magnetic presence and his enormous volume of work.
Known for
Pulp Fiction
Jules Winnfield
Captain America: The Winter Soldier
Nick Fury
Captain Marvel
Nick Fury
The Hateful Eight
Major Marquis Warren
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Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness: An Almost History of America
Voiceover (voice) · 4 episodes
★ 5.3
2026–
TV
The American Revolution
Caesar Sarter / Lemuel Haynes / Boston King (voice) · 4 episodes
★ 5.9
2025–
TV
Afterburn
Valentine
★ 6.3
2025
Film
The Unholy Trinity
St. Christopher
★ 6.3
2025
Film
Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show
Uncle Sam
★ 1.0
2025
Film
What If...?
Nick Fury (voice) · 6 episodes
★ 8.0
2021–2024
TV
Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist
Frank Moten · 8 episodes
★ 6.8
2024
TV
The Piano Lesson
Doaker Charles
★ 5.8
2024
Film
The Garfield Movie
Vic (voice)
★ 7.0
2024
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Samuel L. Jackson and where are they from?
Samuel L. Jackson is 77 years old, born on December 21, 1948 in Washington, D.C., USA.
What are the most famous roles of Samuel L. Jackson?
Samuel L. Jackson is best known for roles in The Avengers, Avengers: Infinity War, Pulp Fiction.
How many movies has Samuel L. Jackson been in?
Over a 54-year career (since 1972), Samuel L. Jackson has appeared in 145 movies and 18 TV shows.
What was Samuel L. Jackson's first movie?
The career of Samuel L. Jackson began with Together for Days (1972).
What is Samuel L. Jackson's most recent movie or series?
Samuel L. Jackson's most recent release is Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness: An Almost History of America, which premiered on June 26, 2026.
What TV shows has Samuel L. Jackson appeared in?
On television, Samuel L. Jackson has appeared in The Boys, What If...?, Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Tulsa King.
Does Samuel L. Jackson have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Samuel L. Jackson's upcoming work includes: Just Play Dead (2026), The Great Beyond (2027).
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Samuel L. Jackson
Samuel L. Jackson
1948-12-21 · Washington, D.C., USA

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 Right Thing (1989), Mo' Better Blues (1990), Jungle Fever (1991), Oldboy (2013), and Chi-Raq (2015).

Jackson's breakout role was in Quentin Tarantino's Pulp Fiction (1994) which earned him a BAFTA Award win and a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. He further collaborated with Tarantino, acting in Jackie Brown (1997), Django Unchained (2012), and The Hateful Eight (2015). He's known for having appeared in a number of big-budget films, including Die Hard with a Vengeance (1995), A Time to Kill (1996), The Long Kiss Goodnight (1996), The Negotiator (1997), Deep Blue Sea (1999), Unbreakable (2000), Shaft (2000) and its reboot (2019), XXX (2002), S.W.A.T. (2003), Coach Carter (2005), Snakes on a Plane (2006), Kingsman: The Secret Service (2014), Kong: Skull Island (2017), and Glass (2019).

He also gained widespread recognition as the Jedi Mace Windu in the Star Wars prequel trilogy (1999–2005), later voicing the role in the animated film Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008) and the video game Lego Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2011). With his permission, his likeness was used for the Ultimate version of the Marvel Comics character Nick Fury; he subsequently played Fury in 11 Marvel Cinematic Universe films, beginning with a cameo appearance in Iron Man (2008), as well as guest-starring in the television series Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. He will reprise this role in the upcoming Disney+ series Secret Invasion, which is set to premiere on June 21, 2023. Jackson has provided his voice for several animated films, documentaries, television series, and video games, including Lucius Best / Frozone in the Pixar films The Incredibles (2004) and Incredibles 2 (2018).

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