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Samuel L. Jackson

Acting Born Dec 21, 1948 Washington, D.C., USA 24 credits

Biography

Samuel Leroy Jackson, born December 21, 1948, is an American actor and producer recognized as one of the most prominent performers of his generation. He began his career in theater, making his professional debut in 1980 with The Public Theatre in Mother Courage and Her Children. Jackson gained wide recognition for his roles in films such as Do the Right Thing, Pulp Fiction, Shaft, Jurassic Park, and the Star Wars and Marvel franchises. He frequently collaborated with directors Spike Lee and Quentin Tarantino. His filmography includes major box-office successes, and he was honored with an Academy Honorary Award in 2022 for his enduring cultural impact.

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