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
Avengers: Endgame (2019)
as Nick Fury
Avengers: Infinity War (2018)
as Nick Fury (uncredited)
The Avengers (2012)
as Nick Fury
Iron Man 2 (2010)
as Nick Fury
Pulp Fiction (1994)
as Jules Winnfield
Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015)
as Nick Fury
Iron Man (2008)
as Nick Fury (uncredited)
Django Unchained (2012)
as Stephen
The Incredibles (2004)
as Lucius Best / Frozone (voice)
Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019)
as Nick Fury
GoodFellas (1990)
as Stacks Edwards
Inglourious Basterds (2009)
as Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
The Marvels (2023)
as Nick Fury
Thor (2011)
as Nick Fury (uncredited)
Captain Marvel (2019)
as Nick Fury
Incredibles 2 (2018)
as Lucius Best / Frozone (voice)
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019)
as Mace Windu (voice)
Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014)
as Nick Fury
Kingsman: The Secret Service (2015)
as Valentine
xXx: Return of Xander Cage (2017)
as Agent Augustus Gibbons
The Hateful Eight (2015)
as Major Marquis Warren
Jurassic Park (1993)
as Arnold
Kong: Skull Island (2017)
as Lieutenant Colonel Preston Packard
Captain America: The First Avenger (2011)
as Nick Fury
Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999)
as Mace Windu
The Garfield Movie (2024)
as Vic (voice)
The Legend of Tarzan (2016)
as George Washington Williams
Just Play Dead (2026)
as Jack Wolfe
Kill Bill: Vol. 2 (2004)
as Rufus
The Other Guys (2010)
as P.K. Highsmith
Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005)
as Mace Windu
The Negotiator (1998)
as Lt. Danny Roman
Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair (2011)
as Rufus
Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children (2016)
as Barron
A Time to Kill (1996)
as Carl Lee Hailey
Argylle (2024)
as Alfie
True Romance (1993)
as Big Don
Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones (2002)
as Mace Windu
Coach Carter (2005)
as Ken Carter
xXx (2002)
as Agent Augustus Gibbons
Spiral: From the Book of Saw (2021)
as Marcus Banks
The Banker (2020)
as Joe Morris
Die Hard: With a Vengeance (1995)
as Zeus Carver
Glass (2019)
as Elijah Price / Mr. Glass
Deep Blue Sea (1999)
as Russell Franklin
Jackie Brown (1997)
as Ordell Robbie
The Hitman's Bodyguard (2017)
as Darius Kincaid
The Protégé (2021)
as Moody
Coming to America (1988)
as Hold-Up Man
Oldboy (2013)
as Chaney
1408 (2007)
as Gerald Olin
Turbo (2013)
as Whiplash (voice)
S.W.A.T. (2003)
as Sgt. Dan 'Hondo' Harrelson
Unbreakable (2000)
as Elijah Price
Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard (2021)
as Darius Kincaid
RoboCop (2014)
as Pat Novak
Patriot Games (1992)
as Lt. Cmdr. Robby Jackson
The Exorcist III (1990)
as Dream Blind Man
xXx: State of the Union (2005)
as Agent Augustus Gibbons
Jumper (2008)
as Roland
Sphere (1998)
as Dr. Harry Adams
Do the Right Thing (1989)
as Mister Señor Love Daddy
Afterburn (2025)
as Valentine
Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank (2022)
as Jimbo (voice)
Barely Lethal (2015)
as Hardman
Snakes on a Plane (2006)
as Neville Flynn
Life Itself (2018)
as Self
Unthinkable (2010)
as Henry Harold 'H' Humphries
The Long Kiss Goodnight (1996)
as Mitch Henessey
Jungle Fever (1991)
as Gator Purify
Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008)
as Mace Windu (voice)
Astro Boy (2009)
as Zog (voice)
Out of Sight (1998)
as Hejira Henry (uncredited)
Sea of Love (1989)
as Black Guy
Cleaner (2007)
as Tom Cutler
Changing Lanes (2002)
as Doyle Gipson
The Kill Room (2023)
as Gordon
Big Game (2014)
as US President William Alan Moore
Shaft (2000)
as John Shaft
The Unholy Trinity (2025)
as St. Christopher
Cell (2016)
as Thomas 'Tom' McCourt
The Last Full Measure (2020)
as Takoda
Menace II Society (1993)
as Tat Lawson
Kiss of Death (1995)
as Calvin Hart
QT8: The First Eight (2019)
as Self (uncredited)
Reasonable Doubt (2014)
as Clinton Davis
National Lampoon's Loaded Weapon 1 (1993)
as Wes Luger
Rules of Engagement (2000)
as Col. Terry L. Childers
Fresh (1994)
as Sam
The 51st State (2001)
as Elmo McElroy
Black Snake Moan (2006)
as Lazarus
Lakeview Terrace (2008)
as Abel Turner
Meeting Evil (2012)
as Richie
One Eight Seven (1997)
as Trevor
Incredibles 3 (2028)
as Lucius Best / Frozone (voice)
The Piano Lesson (2024)
as Doaker Charles
Zambezia (2012)
as Tendai (voice)
Marvel Studios: Assembling a Universe (2014)
as Self
Amos & Andrew (1993)
as Andrew Sterling
Basic (2003)
as Drill Sgt. SFC Nathan West
The Spirit (2008)
as Octopus
Shaft (2019)
as John Shaft
Mo' Better Blues (1990)
as Madlock
Against the Wall (1994)
as Jamaal
Home of the Brave (2006)
as William Marsh
Twisted (2004)
as John Mills
Damaged (2024)
as Dan Lawson
The Caveman's Valentine (2001)
as Romulus
The Sunset Limited (2011)
as Black
The Red Violin (1998)
as Charles Morritz (Montréal)
Hard Eight (1997)
as Jimmy
Trees Lounge (1996)
as Wendell
Juice (1992)
as Trip
Losing Isaiah (1995)
as Kadar Lewis
I Am Not Your Negro (2017)
as Narrator (voice)
Mother and Child (2009)
as Paul
No Good Deed (2002)
as Jack Friar
Freedomland (2006)
as Lorenzo Council
Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen (2012)
as (archive footage)
Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Secret Invasion (2023)
as Self - 'Nick Fury'
African Cats (2011)
as Narrator (voice)
White Sands (1992)
as Greg Meeker
Death to 2020 (2020)
as Dash Bracket
The Man (2005)
as Derrick Vann
Fluke (1995)
as Rumbo (voice)
The Great White Hype (1996)
as Rev. Fred Sultan
Resurrecting the Champ (2007)
as Champ
Eve's Bayou (1997)
as Louis Batiste
One World: Together at Home (2020)
as Self
Kite (2014)
as Lieutenant Karl Aker
The Exterminator (1980)
as Extra (uncredited)
School Daze (1988)
as Leeds
Unicorn Store (2017)
as The Salesman
Betsy's Wedding (1990)
as Taxi Dispatcher (Mickey)
Eddie Murphy Raw (1987)
as Eddie's Uncle
Arena (2011)
as Logan
Is That Black Enough for You?!? (2022)
as Self
The Beast (2026)
as President of the United States
Afro Samurai: Resurrection (2009)
as Afro / Ninja-Ninja (voice)
The Samaritan (2012)
as Foley
A Shock to the System (1990)
as Ulysses
Marvel Studios' 2021 Disney+ Day Special (2021)
as Nick Fury (archive footage)
Forever Hollywood (1999)
as Self
Assault at West Point: The Court-Martial of Johnson Whittaker (1994)
as Richard Greener
2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (2021)
as Self
Jumpin' at the Boneyard (1991)
as Mr. Simpson
The Words That Built America (2017)
as Self - Reader: Declaration of Independence
With Great Power: The Stan Lee Story (2010)
as Self
Return to Jurassic Park (2011)
as Self
The Great Beyond (2027)
Actor
Unforgivable Blackness: The Rise and Fall of Jack Johnson (2004)
as Jack Johnson (voice)
An Audience with Adele (2021)
as Self
Quantum Quest: A Cassini Space Odyssey (2010)
as Fear (voice)
R2-D2: Beneath the Dome (2001)
as Self
Quentin Tarantino: From a Movie Buff to a Hollywood Legend (2021)
as Self (archive footage)
Ragtime (1981)
as Gang Member No. 2
Making 'Do the Right Thing' (1989)
as Self
Our Friend, Martin (1999)
as Turner (voice)
Dead and Alive: The Race for Gus Farace (1991)
as Everett Hatcher
Under the Boardwalk: The Monopoly Story (2010)
as Elmo McElroy (archive footage)
My Date with Drew (2005)
as Self (uncredited)
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas - The Introduction (2004)
as Tenpenny (voice)
Soul Men (2008)
as Louis Hinds
Farce of the Penguins (2006)
as Narrator (voice)
50 Films to See Before You Die (2006)
as Self
Miracle on 42nd Street (2017)
as Self
Unchained Memories: Readings from the Slave Narratives (2003)
Actor
Chi-Raq (2015)
as Dolmedes
Quentin Tarantino: 20 Years of Filmmaking (2013)
as Self
The Face is Familiar (2009)
as Himself
Strictly Business (1991)
as Monroe
The Return of Superfly (1990)
as Nate Cabot
A West Wing Special to Benefit When We All Vote (2020)
as Self
The Avengers: A Visual Journey (2012)
as Self
John Travolta, le miraculé d'Hollywood (2017)
as Self - Actor (archive footage)
I Ain't Scared of You: A Tribute to Bernie Mac (2012)
as Self
St. Vincent (—)
Actor
Uncle Tom's Cabin (1987)
as George
Def by Temptation (1990)
as Minister Garth
Star Wars: Evolution of the Lightsaber Duel (2015)
as Self
Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show (2025)
as Uncle Sam
Kingsman: The Secret Service Revealed (2015)
as Self
Mr. Incredible and Pals (2005)
as Frozone (commentary voice)
Pure Venom: The Making of Snakes on a Plane (2006)
as Self
BET Presents Love & Happiness: An Obama Celebration (2016)
as Self
Uneven Fairways (2009)
as Narrator
Pulp Fiction: The Facts (2002)
as Self (archive footage)
In My Country (2004)
as Langston Whitfield
George Lucas: Creating an Empire (2002)
as Presenter/Self
Pulp Fiction: Behind The Scenes Montages (2002)
Actor
Fathers & Sons (1992)
as Marshall
The Art of Action: Martial Arts in the Movies (2002)
as Self - Narrator
Off the Menu: The Last Days of Chasen's (1998)
as Self
Eddie Murphy: One Night Only (2012)
as Self
A Night to Die For (1995)
as Self - Host
Samuel L. Jackson: Did I Stutter? (2023)
as self
From Star Wars to Star Wars: The Story of Industrial Light & Magic (1999)
as Narrator / Host
Quincy (2018)
as Self
Johnny Suede (1991)
as B-Bop
The New Age (1994)
as Dale Deveaux
Life's Essentials with Ruby Dee (2014)
as Self
RSC Meets USA: Working Shakespeare (—)
as Self
Shaquille O'Neal: Larger than Life (1996)
as Narrator (voice)
Afro Samurai the Movie (2007)
Actor
The Harlem Globetrotters: The Team That Changed the World (2005)
as Self
Jackie Brown: How It Went Down (2002)
as Self
Gospel Hill (2008)
as Paul Malcolm
Eating You Alive (2016)
as Self
Spike & Co.: Do It a Cappella (1990)
Actor
Spike & Co. Do It a-Cappella (1990)
as The Janitor
Magic Sticks (1987)
as Bum
The N Word (2006)
as Self
Snakes on a Blog (2007)
as Self
The 100 Greatest Films (2001)
as Self
Judge Judy: Unfiltered, Unforgettable (2026)
as Self
BaadAsssss Cinema (2002)
as Self
American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special (2024)
as Self
On the Shoulders of Giants (2011)
Actor
The Journey of the African-American Athlete (1996)
as Narrator
Snakes on a Plane: Meet the Reptiles (2007)
as Self
Morris Stokes (—)
as Morris Stokes
Mais Bastidores de Hollywood (2006)
as Self
The Trial of the Moke (1978)
as Johnson Whittaker
All Saints: The Video (1998)
as Himself (archive footage) (uncredited)
Hail Caesar (1994)
as Mailman
In the Land of the Free... (2010)
as Narrator
Snakes on a Set: Behind the Scenes (2007)
as Self
Coach Carter The Man Behind the Movie (2005)
as Self
Shaft: Still the Man (2000)
as Self
13 Steps - Die unglaubliche Karriere von Edwin Moses (2024)
Actor
Young Jeezy: A Hustlerz Ambition (2011)
as Narrator
John Travolta: The Inside Story (2004)
as Self
Welcome to Lakeview Terrace: Behind the Scenes (2009)
as Self
Comic Books & Superheroes (2001)
as Self
Dead Man Out (1989)
as Calvin Fredricks
The Piano Lesson: Legacy and a Vision (2024)
as Self
FireAid Benefit Concert (2025)
as Self
Together for Days (1972)
as Stan
Respect Yourself: The Stax Records Story (2007)
as Narrator
Opening the Tombs of the Golden Mummies: Live (2000)
Actor
Common Ground (1990)
as Rev. Bob McClair
Critic (2008)
as Self
Creating a King: Summoning a God (2017)
as Self
Everything Is Samuel L. Jackson's Fault (2013)
as Self
Heavy Rain (2010)
as Himself
The Search for One-eye Jimmy (1994)
as Colonel Ron
Go the F**k to Sleep (2011)
as Narrator (voice)
Hollywood Legenden (2004)
as Self
Face of Unity (2014)
as Self
Smokey Robinson: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song (2017)
as Host
The Displaced Person (1977)
as Sulk
Honor Deferred (2006)
as Narrator
The Unauthorized Star Wars Story (1999)
as Self
Any Given Wednesday (2000)
as Willie Nutter
The Honest Liar (—)
as Nick DeFranco
Head Games (—)
Actor
Man of War (—)
Actor
Middle School Confessions (2002)
as Host