Samuel L Jackson: American Actor
Biography
Full Name: Samuel Leroy Jackson
Date of Birth: December 21, 1948
Place of Birth: Washington, D.C., USA
Nationality: American
Profession: Actor, Producer, Voice Actor
Years Active: 1972–present
Known For: Pulp Fiction, The Avengers, Django
Unchained, Star Wars, The Hateful Eight
Height: 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Education
High School: Riverside
High School, Chattanooga, Tennessee
College: Morehouse
College, Atlanta, Georgia
Initially majored in marine biology
Switched to drama and graduated in 1972
Family
Mother: Elizabeth
Montgomery (factory worker)
Father: Roy Henry Jackson
(died of alcoholism, largely absent)
Raised by: Mother and
grandparents in Chattanooga, Tennessee
Spouse: LaTanya Richardson
Jackson (actress and producer, married in 1980)
Children: One daughter –
Zoe Jackson (born 1982, producer/director)
Career
Samuel L. Jackson began acting in theater before landing
small roles in films. He worked closely with director Spike Lee and gained
early recognition for roles in School Daze (1988) and Do the Right Thing
(1989). His breakthrough came with Jungle Fever (1991), earning a special jury
prize at the Cannes Film Festival.
His international fame skyrocketed with Quentin Tarantino’s Pulp Fiction (1994), where he portrayed Jules
Winnfield — a performance that earned him an Academy Award nomination and a
BAFTA win.
Jackson has starred in over 150 films, making him one of the most prolific and highest-grossing
actors in history. Major works include:
Marvel Cinematic
Universe as Nick Fury
Star Wars prequels
as Mace Windu
A Time to Kill (1996), Jackie Brown (1997), The Negotiator
(1998)
Shaft, Unbreakable, The Incredibles (voice of Frozone),
Snakes on a Plane, Django Unchained, The Hateful Eight, Glass
He’s known for his commanding voice, iconic screen presence,
and often plays tough, wisecracking characters.
Net Worth:
Estimated at $250
million
One of the highest-grossing actors of all time (over $27
billion worldwide)
Income from acting, endorsements (e.g., Capital One), voice
work, and producing
Awards
Academy Honorary
Award – 2022, for lifetime achievement
BAFTA Award –
Best Supporting Actor (Pulp Fiction)
Cannes Film Festival
– Special Jury Prize (Jungle Fever, 1991)
Silver Bear –
Berlin International Film Festival (Jackie Brown)
NAACP Image Awards –
Multiple wins
MTV Movie Awards –
Best On-Screen Duo, Lifetime Achievement
Tony Award Nomination
– The Piano Lesson (Broadway, 2022)
