Samuel L. Jackson
| Born | December 21, 1948 |
| Hometown | Washington, D.C., United States |
| Net worth | $250 million |
| Height | 6'2" (1.89m) |
| Spouse | LaTanya Richardson Jackson |
| Children | Zoe Jackson |
| Parents | Elizabeth Jackson, Henry Jackson |
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The highest grossing British actors of all time
- Hollywood icons like Samuel L Jackson are known for dominating the box office, but there are also a number of British actors to make the cut.
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Star-studded ‘Fight Night’ inspired by a remarkable true story
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AWARDS
| Year | Associations | Category | Work | Result |
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| 1998 | Golden Globe | Best Performance By an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy | Jackie Brown | Nominated |
| 1997 | Golden Globe | Best Performance By an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture | A Time to Kill (1996 film) | Nominated |
| 1995 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actor in a Limited Series or Motion Picture Made | Against the Wall (1994 film) | Nominated |
| 1995 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role | Pulp Fiction | Nominated |
| 1995 | Academy Award | Actor in a Supporting Role | Pulp Fiction | Nominated |
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Check out these stellar debut films by Black directors.
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Tim Burton's use of a "Soul Train" scene in "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" was probably not the best idea
Burton's attempt at diversity falls flat, worsening casting controversies with a problematic cultural reference
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This Great BTS Story About Samuel L. Jackson Filming With Dave Bautista Really Illustrates How He's Such A Professional On Set: 'There's Like Two Rules Of Acting'
Better late than never!
- USThe Hollywood Reporter
‘Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist’ Cast and Creators Explain Why They Made a (Hit) Series About “Dreamers”
Near the end of the second episode of Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist’s three-episode debut, one of New York City’s fiercest and deadliest gangsters, Frank Moten, played by Samuel L. Jackson, hovers over a petrified small-time Atlanta hustler known as Chicken Man, played by Kevin Hart, after leaving a historic boxing match in that …
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This Gripping New '70s Thriller Just Hit #1 on Peacock and It Stars an A-List Cast
Imagine a show with Samuel L. Jackson, Kevin Hart, Taraji P. Henson and Don Cheadle all in one go. Sound too good to be true? Well, it’s not. If you're looking for something new to add to your weekend watchlist, I highly recommend giving Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist a chance (especially if you’re a lover of all things 1970s like myself). An eight-part limited-edition series on Peacock, the first three episodes were released last week, and the remaining episodes are scheduled to drop eve
- EntertainmentUs Weekly
The Hottest Casts at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival: ‘Saturday Night’ and More
The 2024 Toronto International Film Festival is well underway and many casts are taking the red carpet by storm. TIFF kicked off on September 5 and will run until Sunday, September 15. The prestigious festival opened with David Gordon Green's film Nutcrackers which stars Ben Stiller. It will close with The Deb which will be
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'Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist' Isn't Worth The Price Tag
The new Peacock series starring Kevin Hart has a ton of Black star power, but it doesn't pack a punch.
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Denzel Washington Is Proud of Director Son Malcolm at “The Piano Lesson” Premiere: 'Excited About Our Future' (Exclusive)
The actor's son Malcolm Washington makes his directorial debut with the Netflix film
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Kevin Hart Series ‘Fight Night’ Is a Hit, and “the Olympics Are Back,” Comcast President Says
Comcast and its NBCUniversal streamer Peacock are flying high across the board, Comcast president Mike Cavanagh signaled on Tuesday. Speaking at the Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology Conference in San Francisco in a session that was live-streamed, he shared that Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist, the new limited series starring Kevin Hart, Taraji Henson, …
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A New Streaming Show Has Totally Won Over Both Critics And Audiences. Sam Jackson And Don Cheadle's Mustache Game Is Just One Plus
You gotta dig the 'staches.
