Samuel L. Jackson

About

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...

Known for

Law & OrderSeries • 1990Tulsa KingSeries • 2022The BoysSeries • 2019Star Wars: The Clone WarsSeries • 2008Avengers: Infinity WarMovie • 2018Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.Series • 2013Avengers: EndgameMovie • 2019The AvengersMovie • 2012What If...?Series • 2021Avengers: Age of UltronMovie • 2015Pulp FictionMovie • 1994Iron ManMovie • 2008Iron Man 2Movie • 2010The BoondocksSeries • 2005Django UnchainedMovie • 2012Inglourious BasterdsMovie • 2009The BeastMovie • 2026Spider-Man: Far From HomeMovie • 2019Marvel's Moon Girl and Devil DinosaurSeries • 2023TFI FridaySeries • 1996GoodFellasMovie • 1990Kill Bill: Vol. 2Movie • 2004ThorMovie • 2011The Hateful EightMovie • 2015