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Samuel Leroy Jackson (born December 21, 1948) is an American actor and producer. Widely regarded as one of the most popular actors of his generation, the films in which he has appeared have collectively grossed over $27 billion worldwide, making him the highest-grossing actor of all time (when cameo appearances are excluded). He rose to fame with films such as Coming to America (1988), Goodfellas (1990), Patriot Games (1992), Juice (1992), Menace II Society (1993), True Romance (1993), Jurassic Park (1993), and Fresh (1994).
Jackson has especially been noted for his roles in the Spike Lee films School Daze (1988), Do the Right … Continue Reading (18 minute read)
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It helps to be in most Marvel movies plus Jurassic Park
It helps to be in most Marvel movies plus Jurassic Park
Coming To America is still my favourite.
I thought it was Stan Lee
If only he’d do that Pride & Prejudice adaptation.
If you have Alexa, 99 cents for the Samuel L Jackson voice is money well spent.
Well he’s in every damn movie.
He’s got that unique appeal that’s hard to describe. He’s charismatic. But crass. But also classy..?
Hints of sophisticated ghetto with real estate tycoon vibes.
He and Harrison Ford duked it out over a couple of years. Marvel really bumped S.L.J. over the top.
Of course The Matrix franchise was his biggest earner.
Waiting for him to play Vizzini in a Princess Bride remake.