Samuel L. Jackson

Samuel L. Jackson

76 · Born: Dec 21, 1948

Personal Details

Official Socials
Net Worth150,000,000.00
BornDec 21, 1948 Washington D.C., USA
Parents
  • Elizabeth Jackson (Montgomery)
  • Roy Henry Jackson

Biography

Samuel L. Jackson is a renowned American actor, producer, and film enthusiast, boasting an impressive portfolio of over 100 films and numerous television appearances. His extensive filmography includes notable roles in blockbuster franchises such as the Star Wars prequel trilogy, the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and the Quentin Tarantino-directed films Pulp Fiction, Jackie Brown, and Django Unchained.

Born in Washington, D.C., Samuel Leroy Jackson was raised by his mother, a factory worker, and his grandparents. His early life was marked by involvement in the black student movement and his association with the Negro Ensemble Company, where he collaborated with fellow actor Morgan Freeman.

Jackson's breakthrough in the film industry came in the 1980s with his work on Spike Lee's films, including Do the Right Thing, Mo' Better Blues, and Jungle Fever. His subsequent roles in films such as Patriot Games, Amos & Andrew, True Romance, and Jurassic Park solidified his position as a prominent actor in the early 1990s.

Throughout his career, Jackson has received numerous accolades, including an Oscar nomination for his portrayal of Jules Winnfield in Pulp Fiction and a Silver Berlin Bear for his performance as Ordell Robbi in Jackie Brown. He has also received recognition for his iconic roles as Nick Fury in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Lucius Best / Frozone in The Incredibles, and Mace Windu in Star Wars: The Clone Wars.

Samuel L. Jackson's versatile acting skills have enabled him to effortlessly transition between genres, from action hero to dramatic leading man. His ability to bring depth and nuance to his characters has earned him a reputation as one of the most respected and beloved actors in the industry.

Career

2025
The Unholy Trinity
The Unholy Trinity as St. Christopher
Afterburn
Afterburn as Valentine
2024
The Garfield Movie
The Garfield Movie as Vic (voice)
Argylle
Argylle as Alfie
Damaged
Damaged as Dan Lawson
The Piano Lesson
The Piano Lesson as Doaker Charles
Great Performances
Great Performances as Voice of the Ghost
2023
The Marvels
The Marvels as Nick Fury
Secret Invasion
Secret Invasion as Nick Fury
The Fix
The Fix as Narrator (voice)
2021
Spiral
Spiral as Marcus Banks
Marvel Studios' 2021 Disney+ Day Special
Marvel Studios' 2021 Disney+ Day Special as Nick Fury (archive footage)
What If...?
What If...? as Nick Fury
2020
The Banker
The Banker as Joe Morris
Death to 2020
Death to 2020 as Dash Bracket
2019
Captain Marvel
Captain Marvel as Nick Fury
Glass
Glass as Elijah Price / Mr. Glass
Shaft
Shaft as John Shaft
2018
Incredibles 2
Incredibles 2 as Lucius Best / Frozone (voice)
Avengers: Infinity War
Avengers: Infinity War as Nick Fury (uncredited)
2017
Kong: Skull Island
Kong: Skull Island as Lieutenant Colonel Preston Packard
xXx: Return of Xander Cage
xXx: Return of Xander Cage as Agent Augustus Gibbons
I Am Not Your Negro
I Am Not Your Negro as Narrator (voice)
The Hitman's Bodyguard
The Hitman's Bodyguard as Darius Kincaid
Unicorn Store
Unicorn Store as The Salesman
2016
Cell
Cell as Thomas 'Tom' McCourt
The Legend of Tarzan
The Legend of Tarzan as George Washington Williams
2015
The Hateful Eight
The Hateful Eight as Major Marquis Warren
Chi-Raq
Chi-Raq as Dolmedes
Barely Lethal
Barely Lethal as Hardman
2014
Kite
Kite as Lieutenant Karl Aker
Big Game
Big Game as US President William Alan Moore
Reasonable Doubt
Reasonable Doubt as Clinton Davis
RoboCop
RoboCop as Pat Novak
2013
Turbo
Turbo as Whiplash (voice)
Oldboy
Oldboy as Chaney
Adventures in Zambezia
Adventures in Zambezia as Tendai (voice)
The Avengers
The Avengers as Nick Fury
2011
Arena
Arena as Logan
African Cats
African Cats as Narrator (voice)
Under the Boardwalk: The Monopoly Story
Under the Boardwalk: The Monopoly Story as Elmo McElroy (archive footage)
Thor
Thor as Nick Fury (uncredited)
Prohibition
Prohibition as Reader (voice)
2010
Iron Man 2
Iron Man 2 as Nick Fury
The Other Guys
The Other Guys as P.K. Highsmith
Unthinkable
Unthinkable as Henry Harold 'H' Humphries
2009
Afro Samurai: Resurrection
Afro Samurai: Resurrection as Afro / Ninja-Ninja (voice)
Astro Boy
Astro Boy as Zog (voice)
Inglourious Basterds
Inglourious Basterds as Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
2008
The Spirit
The Spirit as Octopus
Lakeview Terrace
Lakeview Terrace as Abel Turner
Jumper
Jumper as Roland
Soul Men
Soul Men as Louis Hinds
Star Wars: The Clone Wars
Star Wars: The Clone Wars as Mace Windu (voice)
Gospel Hill
Gospel Hill as Paul Malcolm
Iron Man
Iron Man as Nick Fury (uncredited)
2007
Cleaner
Cleaner as Tom Cutler
1408
1408 as Gerald Olin
Farce of the Penguins
Farce of the Penguins as Narrator (voice)
The War
The War as Narrator (voice)
Afro Samurai
Afro Samurai as Afro Samurai / Ninja Ninja (voice)
2006
Home of the Brave
Home of the Brave as William Marsh
Snakes on a Plane
Snakes on a Plane as Neville Flynn
Freedomland
Freedomland as Lorenzo Council
2005
The Man
The Man as Derrick Vann
Coach Carter
Coach Carter as Ken Carter
xXx: State of the Union
xXx: State of the Union as Agent Augustus Gibbons
Mr. Incredible and Pals
Mr. Incredible and Pals as Frozone (commentary voice)
2004
In My Country
In My Country as Langston Whitfield
The Incredibles
The Incredibles as Lucius Best / Frozone (voice)
Twisted
Twisted as John Mills
2003
Basic
Basic as Drill Sgt. SFC Nathan West
S.W.A.T.
S.W.A.T. as Sgt. Dan 'Hondo' Harrelson
2002
xXx
xXx as Agent Augustus Gibbons
Changing Lanes
Changing Lanes as Doyle Gipson
No Good Deed
No Good Deed as Jack Friar
2001
Formula 51
Formula 51 as Elmo McElroy
2000
Unbreakable
Unbreakable as Elijah Price
Shaft
Shaft as John Shaft
Rules of Engagement
Rules of Engagement as Col. Terry L. Childers
1999
Our Friend, Martin
Our Friend, Martin as Turner (voice)
Deep Blue Sea
Deep Blue Sea as Russell Franklin
1998
Sphere
Sphere as Dr. Harry Adams
The Negotiator
The Negotiator as Lt. Danny Roman
The Red Violin
The Red Violin as Charles Morritz (Montréal)
Out of Sight
Out of Sight as Hejira Henry (uncredited)
1997
Hard Eight
Hard Eight as Jimmy
One Eight Seven
One Eight Seven as Trevor Garfield
Eve's Bayou
Eve's Bayou as Louis Batiste
Jackie Brown
Jackie Brown as Ordell Robbie
1996
The Great White Hype
The Great White Hype as Rev. Fred Sultan
The Long Kiss Goodnight
The Long Kiss Goodnight as Mitch Henessey
A Time to Kill
A Time to Kill as Carl Lee Hailey
Trees Lounge
Trees Lounge as Wendell
1995
Losing Isaiah
Losing Isaiah as Kadar Lewis
Kiss of Death
Kiss of Death as Calvin Hart
Fluke
Fluke as Rumbo (voice)
Fresh
Fresh as Sam
Pulp Fiction
Pulp Fiction as Jules Winnfield
Hail Caesar
Hail Caesar as Mailman
The New Age
The New Age as Dale Deveaux
1993
Amos & Andrew
Amos & Andrew as Andrew Sterling
True Romance
True Romance as Big Don
Menace II Society
Menace II Society as Tat Lawson
Loaded Weapon 1
Loaded Weapon 1 as Wes Luger
Ghostwriter
Ghostwriter as Reggie Jenkins
1992
Patriot Games
Patriot Games as Lt. Cmdr. Robby Jackson
Juice
Juice as Trip
White Sands
White Sands as Greg Meeker
Fathers & Sons
Fathers & Sons as Marshall
1991
Jungle Fever
Jungle Fever as Gator Purify
1990
Great Performances
Great Performances as The Janitor
Def by Temptation
Def by Temptation as Minister Garth
Betsy's Wedding
Betsy's Wedding as Taxi Dispatcher (Mickey)
Common Ground
Common Ground as Rev. Bob McClair
The Exorcist III
The Exorcist III as Dream Blind Man
Goodfellas
Goodfellas as Stacks Edwards
1989
Dead Man Out
Dead Man Out as Calvin Fredricks
Do the Right Thing
Do the Right Thing as Mister Señor Love Daddy
Sea of Love
Sea of Love as Black Guy
1988
Coming to America
Coming to America as Hold-Up Man
1987
Eddie Murphy: Raw
Eddie Murphy: Raw as Eddie's Uncle
1981
Ragtime
Ragtime as Gang Member No. 2
1980
The Exterminator
The Exterminator as Extra (uncredited)
1978
The Trial of the Moke
The Trial of the Moke as Johnson Whittaker