Samuel L. Jackson
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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).
Known for
Credits
Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019)
as Nick Fury
Avengers: Infinity War (2018)
as Nick Fury (uncredited)
The Avengers (2012)
as Nick Fury
Avengers: Endgame (2019)
as Nick Fury
Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015)
as Nick Fury
Iron Man (2008)
as Nick Fury (uncredited)
Pulp Fiction (1994)
as Jules Winnfield
Django Unchained (2012)
as Stephen
Thor (2011)
as Nick Fury (uncredited)
Iron Man 2 (2010)
as Nick Fury
Captain Marvel (2019)
as Nick Fury
The Incredibles (2004)
as Lucius Best / Frozone (voice)
GoodFellas (1990)
as Stacks Edwards
Inglourious Basterds (2009)
as Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
Incredibles 2 (2018)
as Lucius Best / Frozone (voice)
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019)
as Mace Windu (voice)
Captain America: The First Avenger (2011)
as Nick Fury
xXx: Return of Xander Cage (2017)
as Agent Augustus Gibbons
Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999)
as Mace Windu
The Marvels (2023)
as Nick Fury
Kong: Skull Island (2017)
as Lieutenant Colonel Preston Packard
Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005)
as Mace Windu
The Hateful Eight (2015)
as Major Marquis Warren
Kill Bill: Vol. 2 (2004)
as Rufus
Jurassic Park (1993)
as Arnold
Die Hard: With a Vengeance (1995)
as Zeus Carver
Kingsman: The Secret Service (2015)
as Valentine
Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014)
as Nick Fury
The Garfield Movie (2024)
as Vic (voice)
Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones (2002)
as Mace Windu
Coming to America (1988)
as Hold-Up Man
xXx (2002)
as Agent Augustus Gibbons
The Other Guys (2010)
as P.K. Highsmith
True Romance (1993)
as Big Don
Deep Blue Sea (1999)
as Russell Franklin
The Banker (2020)
as Joe Morris
Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair (2011)
as Rufus
Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children (2016)
as Barron
Glass (2019)
as Elijah Price / Mr. Glass
Unbreakable (2000)
as Elijah Price
A Time to Kill (1996)
as Carl Lee Hailey
Argylle (2024)
as Alfie
The Legend of Tarzan (2016)
as George Washington Williams
Jackie Brown (1997)
as Ordell Robbie
The Negotiator (1998)
as Lt. Danny Roman
The Hitman's Bodyguard (2017)
as Darius Kincaid
The Protégé (2021)
as Moody
Patriot Games (1992)
as Lt. Cmdr. Robby Jackson
Coach Carter (2005)
as Ken Carter
Turbo (2013)
as Whiplash (voice)
Afterburn (2025)
as Valentine
Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard (2021)
as Darius Kincaid
Spiral: From the Book of Saw (2021)
as Marcus Banks
xXx: State of the Union (2005)
as Agent Augustus Gibbons
Oldboy (2013)
as Chaney
Jumper (2008)
as Roland
RoboCop (2014)
as Pat Novak
Cleaner (2007)
as Tom Cutler
1408 (2007)
as Gerald Olin
Astro Boy (2009)
as Zog (voice)
Do the Right Thing (1989)
as Mister Señor Love Daddy
Snakes on a Plane (2006)
as Neville Flynn
S.W.A.T. (2003)
as Sgt. Dan 'Hondo' Harrelson
Sea of Love (1989)
as Black Guy
Unthinkable (2010)
as Henry Harold 'H' Humphries
Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008)
as Mace Windu (voice)
Life Itself (2018)
as Self
Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank (2022)
as Jimbo (voice)
Barely Lethal (2015)
as Hardman
Sphere (1998)
as Dr. Harry Adams
The Kill Room (2023)
as Gordon
Changing Lanes (2002)
as Doyle Gipson
Out of Sight (1998)
as Hejira Henry (uncredited)
The Exorcist III (1990)
as Dream Blind Man
Menace II Society (1993)
as Tat Lawson
The Long Kiss Goodnight (1996)
as Mitch Henessey
Big Game (2014)
as US President William Alan Moore
Shaft (2000)
as John Shaft
The Unholy Trinity (2025)
as St. Christopher
Shaft (2019)
as John Shaft
National Lampoon's Loaded Weapon 1 (1993)
as Wes Luger
Kiss of Death (1995)
as Calvin Hart
Black Snake Moan (2006)
as Lazarus
One Eight Seven (1997)
as Trevor
Lakeview Terrace (2008)
as Abel Turner
Zambezia (2012)
as Tendai (voice)
Rules of Engagement (2000)
as Col. Terry L. Childers
Cell (2016)
as Thomas 'Tom' McCourt
Basic (2003)
as Drill Sgt. SFC Nathan West
The Spirit (2008)
as Octopus
The 51st State (2001)
as Elmo McElroy
Twisted (2004)
as John Mills
The Red Violin (1998)
as Charles Morritz (Montréal)
The Piano Lesson (2024)
as Doaker Charles
Death to 2020 (2020)
as Dash Bracket
Reasonable Doubt (2014)
as Clinton Davis
Juice (1992)
as Trip
Jungle Fever (1991)
as Gator Purify
Damaged (2024)
as Dan Lawson
African Cats (2011)
as Narrator (voice)
Hard Eight (1997)
as Jimmy
The Last Full Measure (2020)
as Takoda
Fresh (1994)
as Sam
The Man (2005)
as Derrick Vann
No Good Deed (2002)
as Jack Friar
Mother and Child (2009)
as Paul
Losing Isaiah (1995)
as Kadar Lewis
Eve's Bayou (1997)
as Louis Batiste
Freedomland (2006)
as Lorenzo Council
Marvel Studios: Assembling a Universe (2014)
as Self
Just Play Dead (2026)
as Jack Wolfe
Meeting Evil (2012)
as Richie
Home of the Brave (2006)
as William Marsh
Amos & Andrew (1993)
as Andrew Sterling
Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen (2012)
as (archive footage)
School Daze (1988)
as Leeds
Fluke (1995)
as Rumbo (voice)
White Sands (1992)
as Greg Meeker
Unicorn Store (2017)
as The Salesman
Quantum Quest: A Cassini Space Odyssey (2010)
as Fear (voice)
The Great Beyond (2027)
Actor
Mo' Better Blues (1990)
as Madlock
Arena (2011)
as Logan
Trees Lounge (1996)
as Wendell
Johnny Suede (1991)
as B-Bop
Resurrecting the Champ (2007)
as Champ
The Sunset Limited (2011)
as Black
Afro Samurai: Resurrection (2009)
as Afro / Ninja-Ninja (voice)
Kite (2014)
as Lieutenant Karl Aker
The Samaritan (2012)
as Foley
Ragtime (1981)
as Gang Member No. 2
Eddie Murphy Raw (1987)
as Eddie's Uncle
I Am Not Your Negro (2017)
as Narrator (voice)
Against the Wall (1994)
as Jamaal
QT8: The First Eight (2019)
as Self (uncredited)
2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (2021)
as Self
Betsy's Wedding (1990)
as Taxi Dispatcher (Mickey)
The Great White Hype (1996)
as Rev. Fred Sultan
Marvel Studios' 2021 Disney+ Day Special (2021)
as Nick Fury (archive footage)
I Ain't Scared of You: A Tribute to Bernie Mac (2012)
as Self
A Shock to the System (1990)
as Ulysses
One World: Together at Home (2020)
as Self
Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Secret Invasion (2023)
as Self - 'Nick Fury'
John Travolta, le miraculé d'Hollywood (2017)
as Self - Actor (archive footage)
In My Country (2004)
as Langston Whitfield
The Exterminator (1980)
as Extra (uncredited)
Forever Hollywood (1999)
as Self
The Words That Built America (2017)
as Self - Reader: Declaration of Independence
Soul Men (2008)
as Louis Hinds
With Great Power: The Stan Lee Story (2010)
as Self
The Caveman's Valentine (2001)
as Romulus
Quentin Tarantino: From a Movie Buff to a Hollywood Legend (2021)
as Self (archive footage)
Chi-Raq (2015)
as Dolmedes
Gospel Hill (2008)
as Paul Malcolm
Is That Black Enough for You?!? (2022)
as Self
Strictly Business (1991)
as Monroe
Opening the Tombs of the Golden Mummies: Live (2000)
Actor
Hail Caesar (1994)
as Mailman
Farce of the Penguins (2006)
as Narrator (voice)
Jackie Brown: How It Went Down (2002)
as Self
The New Age (1994)
as Dale Deveaux
Life's Essentials with Ruby Dee (2014)
as Self
On the Shoulders of Giants (2011)
Actor
50 Films to See Before You Die (2006)
as Self
Our Friend, Martin (1999)
as Turner (voice)
Under the Boardwalk: The Monopoly Story (2010)
as Elmo McElroy (archive footage)
Quincy (2018)
as Self
All Saints: The Video (1998)
as Himself (archive footage) (uncredited)
FireAid Benefit Concert (2025)
as Self
Fathers & Sons (1992)
as Marshall
Def by Temptation (1990)
as Minister Garth
The Search for One-eye Jimmy (1994)
as Colonel Ron
Return to Jurassic Park (2011)
as Self
Unforgivable Blackness: The Rise and Fall of Jack Johnson (2004)
as Jack Johnson (voice)
Samuel L. Jackson: Did I Stutter? (2023)
as self
An Audience with Adele (2021)
as Self
The Art of Action: Martial Arts in the Movies (2002)
as Self - Narrator
Uncle Tom's Cabin (1987)
as George
My Date with Drew (2005)
as Self (uncredited)
Eddie Murphy: One Night Only (2012)
as Self
Marvel Studios: Building a Cinematic Universe (2012)
as Self
Pulp Fiction: The Facts (2002)
as Self (archive footage)
Kingsman: The Secret Service Revealed (2015)
as Self
Quentin Tarantino: 20 Years of Filmmaking (2013)
as Self
Assault at West Point: The Court-Martial of Johnson Whittaker (1994)
as Richard Greener
St. Vincent (—)
Actor
Mr. Incredible and Pals (2005)
as Frozone (commentary voice)
John Travolta: The Inside Story (2004)
as Self
The Return of Superfly (1990)
as Nate Cabot
George Lucas: Creating an Empire (2005)
as Presenter/Self
BET Presents Love & Happiness: An Obama Celebration (2016)
as Self
Star Wars: Evolution of the Lightsaber Duel (2015)
as Self
Off the Menu: The Last Days of Chasen's (1998)
as Self
Dead and Alive: The Race for Gus Farace (1991)
as Everett Hatcher
Uneven Fairways (2009)
as Narrator
A West Wing Special to Benefit When We All Vote (2020)
as Self
Pure Venom: The Making of Snakes on a Plane (2006)
as Self
From Star Wars to Star Wars: The Story of Industrial Light & Magic (1999)
as Narrator / Host
Afro Samurai the Movie (2007)
Actor
A Night to Die For (1995)
as Self - Host
R2-D2: Beneath the Dome (2001)
as Self
BaadAsssss Cinema (2002)
as Self
Welcome to Lakeview Terrace: Behind the Scenes (2009)
as Self
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas - The Introduction (2004)
as Tenpenny (voice)
The N Word (2006)
as Self
Unchained Memories: Readings from the Slave Narratives (2003)
Actor
Mais Bastidores de Hollywood (2006)
as Self
Jumpin' at the Boneyard (1991)
as Mr. Simpson
Eating You Alive (2016)
as Self
In the Land of the Free... (2010)
as Narrator
Heavy Rain (2010)
as Himself
Miracle on 42nd Street (2017)
as Self
The Avengers: A Visual Journey (2012)
as Self
Morris Stokes (—)
as Morris Stokes
The Unauthorized Star Wars Story (1999)
as Self
The Face is Familiar (2009)
as Himself
Magic Sticks (1987)
as Bum
Snakes on a Blog (2007)
as Self
Common Ground (1990)
as Rev. Bob McClair
Creating a King: Summoning a God (2017)
as Self
The Piano Lesson: Legacy and a Vision (2024)
as Self
Hollywood Legenden (2004)
as Self
Snakes on a Plane: Meet the Reptiles (2007)
as Self
Shaft: Still the Man (2000)
as Self
Coach Carter The Man Behind the Movie (2005)
as Self
Pulp Fiction: Behind The Scenes Montages (2002)
Actor
Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show (2025)
as Uncle Sam
Making 'Do the Right Thing' (1989)
as Self
Together for Days (1972)
as Stan
Face of Unity (2014)
as Self
Young Jeezy: A Hustlerz Ambition (2011)
as Narrator
Shaquille O'Neal: Larger than Life (1996)
as Narrator (voice)
The Displaced Person (1977)
as Sulk
The Beast (—)
Actor
Critic (2008)
as Self
The 100 Greatest Films (2001)
as Self
Spike & Co. Do It a-Cappella (1990)
as The Janitor
The Journey of the African-American Athlete (1996)
as Narrator
Head Games (—)
Actor
Spike & Co.: Do It a Cappella (1990)
Actor
American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special (2024)
as Self
The Harlem Globetrotters: The Team That Changed the World (2005)
as Self
Everything Is Samuel L. Jackson's Fault (2013)
as Self
Dead Man Out (1989)
as Calvin Fredricks
Comic Books & Superheroes (2001)
as Self
Respect Yourself: The Stax Records Story (2007)
as Narrator
Snakes on a Set: Behind the Scenes (2007)
as Self
Go the F**k to Sleep (2011)
as Narrator (voice)
The Honest Liar (—)
as Nick DeFranco
RSC Meets USA: Working Shakespeare (—)
as Self
Man of War (—)
Actor
The Trial of the Moke (1978)
as Johnson Whittaker
Smokey Robinson: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song (2017)
as Host
Any Given Wednesday (2000)
as Willie Nutter
Middle School Confessions (2002)
as Host
Honor Deferred (2006)
as Narrator