[153][154] He poked fun at his baldness the first time he appeared bald on The Tonight Show, explaining that he had to shave his head for one role, but then kept receiving more and more bald roles and had to keep shaving his head so that wigs could be made for him. Samuel L Jackson and . [163], In June 2013, Jackson launched a joint campaign with Prizeo in an effort to raise money to fight Alzheimer's disease. He moved and terrified audiences with his impassioned performance, becoming the elusive moral center of the psychologically twisted film. Samuel L. Jackson knows what it takes to be a great father. Jackson was born on December 21, 1948, in Washington, D.C., and was raised in Chattanooga, Tennessee, under his grandmother's strict guidance. At the 44th Cannes Film Festival he received the Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actor for his performance in Spike Lee's Jungle Fever (1991). AmoMama creates engaging, meaningful content for women. This ended with his involvement in the two box-office successes, Die Hard with a Vengeance, starring alongside Bruce Willis in the third installment of the Die Hard series; and A Time to Kill, where he played a father put on trial for killing two men who raped his daughter. Samuel L. Jackson. Samuel L. Jackson Narrates Go the F*** to Sleep | WIRED Doug Cornelius Jun 15, 2011 8:00 AM Samuel L. Jackson Narrates Go the F*** to Sleep Go the F*** to Sleep is a hilarious bedtime story for. [129][130] He was in the Pilot for Ghostwriter. Having overdosed on heroin several times, he switched to cocaine. [95], On January 30, 2007, Jackson was featured as narrator in Bob Saget's direct-to-DVD Farce of the Penguins. She has one acting credit in 2007s Too Saved and multiple producing credits for popular TV series, including Project Runway, Sugar Rush, Top Chef, Top Chef Jr. and more. 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. Throughout Jackson's career, he has appeared in many films alongside mainstream rappers. Samuel and LaTanya welcomed their beloved daughter in 1982. [73] The film garnered a 2% approval rating on the website, with reviewers calling his performance "lackluster" and "wasted". (especially children) watch this if you do not want them to see violence or hear bad language. ", "Samuel L. Jackson, Joan Cusack & Bradley Whitford Join Brie Larson's 'Unicorn Store', "Samuel L. Jackson, Joan Cusack, Bradley Whitford Join Brie Larson's 'Unicorn Store', "Canadian director and Samuel L. Jackson probe transatlantic slave trade in 'Enslaved'", "Samuel L. 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[59], On June 13, 2000, Jackson was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 7018 Hollywood Blvd. Misirlou 3. You think you can do as good of a job as I did? After college, Jackson joined the Black Image Theatre Company with his future wife, LaTanya Richardson, whom he met at Morehouse's sister school, Spelman College. Closer Weekly has affiliate partnerships so we may receive compensation for some links to products and services. He married sports channel producer LaTanya Richardson in 1980 and have a daughter Zoe. [23] He then travelled to Memphis, Tennessee, to join an equal rights protest march. [85] His last film for 2005 was The Man alongside comedian Eugene Levy. A move to New York City led to a friendship with .css-47aoac{-webkit-text-decoration:underline;text-decoration:underline;text-decoration-thickness:0.0625rem;text-decoration-color:inherit;text-underline-offset:0.25rem;color:#A00000;-webkit-transition:all 0.3s ease-in-out;transition:all 0.3s ease-in-out;}.css-47aoac:hover{color:#595959;text-decoration-color:border-link-body-hover;}Spike Lee and some of his first movie gigs before he enjoyed a star-making turn with a commanding performance in Pulp Fiction. [162] Following the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade in June 2022, he again criticized Thomas, referring to him as "Uncle Clarence" and asking how Clarencewho is married to white attorney Ginni Thomasfeels about overturning Loving v Virginia, a Supreme Court ruling which allowed interracial marriages. Jackson's early memories remained with him when he entered the historically Black Morehouse College in Atlanta and became increasingly involved in the Black-power movement. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Samuel-L-Jackson, Hollywood Walk of Fame - Biography of Samuel L. Jackson, BlackPast - Biography of Samuel L. Jackson, Turner Classic Movies - Biography of Samuel L. Jackson, Samuel L. Jackson - Student Encyclopedia (Ages 11 and up), Star Wars: Episode IIAttack of the Clones, Star Wars: Episode IIIRevenge of the Sith, Star Wars: Episode IXThe Rise of Skywalker, Miss Peregrines Home for Peculiar Children. The 2022 production will be directed by Jackson's wife LaTanya Richardson Jackson. He also originated the role of Boy Willie in August Wilson's The Piano Lesson in 1987 at the Yale Repertory Theatre. [86] On November 4, 2005, he was presented with the Hawaii International Film Festival Achievement in Acting Award. The Negotiator is a great movie about police negotiator Danny Roman (Samuel L. Jackson) who is accused of murder and embezzlement. Closer Weekly is part of the a360media Entertainment Group.Copyright a360media 2023. He reprised both of the latter roles in 2019, his Unbreakable character Mr. Glass in Glass and Shaft in another film titled Shaft. We strive for accuracy and fairness.If you see something that doesn't look right,contact us! He assumed a patented military commander-type role for Kong: Skull Island (2017), and revisited two of his older characters in 2019 with the Unbreakable sequel Glass and a new version of Shaft. After an eleven year absence from the stage Jackson is set to return to Broadway as Doaker Charles in a revival of August Wilson's The Piano Lesson opposite John David Washington and Danielle Brooks. I dig watching myself work. [16] In 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, Jackson encouraged people to wear face masks as part of California's "Your Actions Save Lives" campaign. [24] However, before he could become involved with any significant armed confrontations, his mother sent him to Los Angeles after the FBI warned her that he would die within a year if he remained with the group. We believe that every person's story is important as it provides our community with an opportunity to feel a sense of belonging, share their hopes and dreams. Jackson also took on a different role in 2019 by serving as the first celebrity voice of Amazon's virtual assistant, Alexa, with consumers having the option of receiving "explicit or non-explicit" answers to their questions. She is currently 40 years old. By the time I was out of rehab, about a week or so later I was on set and we were ready to start shooting. [102] In 2008, he portrayed the villain in The Spirit, which was poorly received by critics and the box office. Samuel L. Jackson has acted in more than 100 feature films, but his latest movie Tim Burton 's fantasy Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children is one that . [21] Before graduating in 1972, he co-founded the Just Us Theatre. He would later return to the college to earn a BA in drama in 1972. We'll see about that", "All Time Top 100 Stars at the Box Office", "Samuel L. Jackson Finally Set Out to Conquer Television", "152 movie titles, record $27 billion at the box-office: Academy presents honorary Oscar to Samuel L Jackson", "Samuel L. Jackson: Out of Lee's 'Jungle,' Into the Limelight", "Wigs Often Play Supporting Roles in Films With Samuel L. Jackson", "Interview: Samuel L. On Black Snake Moan", "Samuel L. Jackson Kickstarts Kangol #Motherfunder Campaign for US Jobs", "Samuel L Jackson enjoys Liverpool's 51 win over Arsenal", "Here are just some of the many reasons why Samuel L. Jackson is the coolest motherf***er alive", "Samuel L. 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Jackson Became His Own Genre", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Samuel_L._Jackson&oldid=1151627902, This page was last edited on 25 April 2023, at 06:22. Corrections? [174], "Samuel Jackson" redirects here. [24] In a 2018 interview with Vogue, he denied having been a member of the Black Panther Party.[29]. She also has a diploma in Culinary Arts from the French Culinary . Samuel L. Jackson graduated from Morehouse College in 1972 and began his acting career on stage. "[36] His performance was so acclaimed that the jury of 1991 Cannes Film Festival added a special "Supporting Actor" award just for him. But now we have a representative the American Dream is a reality. The movie star and . [27], After a 1981 performance in the play A Soldier's Play, Jackson was introduced to director Spike Lee, who cast him for small roles in School Daze (1988) and Do the Right Thing (1989). Previous image. Best Known For: One of the hardest-working Hollywood actors, Samuel L. Jackson has appeared in countless films, including 'Pulp Fiction,' 'Jurassic Park' and the 'Star Wars' and Marvel superhero. He later settled on drama after taking a public speaking class and appearing in a version of The Threepenny Opera. 1. Anyone can grow up to be a president. According to IMDb, Zoe is an actress and producer. For other people with the same name, see, Jackson is listed as the second highest-grossing actor of all time behind, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace, Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones, Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith, List of awards and nominations received by Samuel L. Jackson, Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actor, BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role, Independent Spirit Award for Best Male Lead, "Samuel L. Jackson Is Highest-Grossing Actor of All Time", "Samuel L. Jackson Movie Box Office Results", "Governors Awards: Samuel L. 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Jackson has appeared in countless films, including 'Pulp Fiction,' 'Jurassic Park' and the 'Star Wars' and Marvel superhero franchises. (2003), Coach Carter (2005), Snakes on a Plane (2006), Kingsman: The Secret Service (2014), Kong: Skull Island (2017), and Glass (2019). The Pulp Fiction star told The Guardian that their. in 2013[121] and the season finale in 2014. In 1981, while working on Charles Fuller's A Soldier's Play, Jackson had two life-changing encounters: He met fellow actor Morgan Freeman, who became a great friend and convinced Jackson that he could be a successful actor and a New York University film student named Spike Lee, who expressed his enthusiasm for Jackson's performances and urged him to appear in the films he planned to make. He expressed his gratitude for his wife and daughter and called them his foundation and support, adding: [They] supported me and pushed me and give me a reason to get up and go and chase it day after day after day.. "[84] Jackson also returned for two sequels: XXX: State of the Union, this time commanding Ice Cube, and the final Star Wars prequel film, Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith. Along with Dwayne Johnson, he also encouraged those who had recovered from COVID-19 to donate their blood to help others fighting the virus. While every effort has been made to follow citation style rules, there may be some discrepancies. [65][66] Jackson then acted as an NSA agent, alongside Vin Diesel in XXX, and as a kilt-wearing drug dealer in The 51st State. Samuel L. Jackson/Instagram. [92] Jackson's decision to star in the film was solely based on the title. I couldn't face having a comb over so I had to quickly figure what the haircut for me was. [138] He also played Nick Fury in an ad for the video game Marvel Snap. Jackson consented and kept his word, appearing in several of Lee's early films including School Daze, Do the Right Thing, and Mo' Better Blues. [103][104] In 2009, he again worked with Quentin Tarantino when he narrated several scenes in the World War II film Inglourious Basterds.[105]. [17][19][44] He has played in the Gary Player Invitational charity golf tournament to assist Gary Player in raising funds for children in South Africa. "That was not part of my agreement or my goal." Details behind these agreements haven't been made . Samuel L. Jackson and daughter Zoe Jackson arrive at the 23rd annual American Cinematheque show on December 1, 2008 | Photo: GettyImages, Although shes not an actress like her parents, Zoe had a small role in the 2007 film Too Saved. However, the rest of her work has been in directing and producing food competition series like Top Chef, Top Chef Jr., and Top Chef Duels., She has also worked behind the scenes on Netflixs Sugar Rush, a baking competition, and in 2019 tried something different as the supervising producer on Project Runaway.". Bustin' Surfboards 7. The snapshot showed the Broadway musical star flashing a bright smile. [13] He returned for Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones, seeing his minor supporting role develop into a major character. I cant think of stories more worthy of telling.. "[172][173] At the 12th Annual Governors Awards, friend and actor Denzel Washington presented Jackson with his Oscar. [164][165] In August 2013, he started following a vegan diet for health reasons, explaining that he is "just trying to live forever". I did say go the fk to sleep to her a lot, and I think at some point she would look at me when I would come into her room, and she would say, Go the fk to sleep, Daddy? and I would say, Yeah, go the fk to sleep.'. In 2022 he had a lead role in a revival of The Piano Lesson; it was directed by his wife, LaTanya Richardson Jackson. I never edited my speech with my daughter, and I talked to her like I talked to my friends, the actor confessed, but she could not answer me back the same way., Samuel L. Jackson and daughter arriving at the world premiere of "xXx" August 05, 2002 | Photo: GettyImages. [144] Subsequently, as of 2022, according to data crunched by the Golden Globes, this total has ballooned out to more than $27 billion grossed across 152 movies, locking him in as the highest-grossing actor, and second-highest grossing person in film in general behind Stan Lee, who was primarily known for his cameo work. Through playing an on-screen drug-demon, Jackson was forced to confront his own off-screen demon an increasingly destructive addiction to drugs and alcohol. ), Busta Rhymes (Shaft), Eve (xXx), Ice Cube (xXx: State of the Union), Xzibit (xXx: State of the Union), David Banner (Black Snake Moan), and 50 Cent (Home of the Brave). The name of their daughter is Zoe Jackson. He also received Academy Award, Golden Globe Award, and Screen Actors Guild Award nominations for the performance as well. The veteran actor opened 2020 on a strong note with the theatrical release of the well-received war drama The Last Full Measure, which featured Peter Fonda in his final role, before joining MCU colleague Anthony Mackie in the biopic The Banker. In a rare post on her Instagram page, Richardson graced her timeline with a lovely black-and-white photo of herself. He said, "Barack Obama represents everything I was told I could be growing up. Sparks held various posts associated Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. Updates? [96] The film was a spoof of the box office success March of the Penguins (which was narrated by Morgan Freeman). He will reprise this role in the upcoming Disney+ series Secret Invasion, which is set to premiere on June 21, 2023. [97] Also in 2007, he portrayed a blues player who imprisons a young woman (Christina Ricci) addicted to sex in Black Snake Moan, and the horror film 1408, an adaptation of the Stephen King short story. At Morehouse College, Jackson was active in the black student movement. [93] To build anticipation for the film, he also cameoed in the 2006 music video "Snakes on a Plane (Bring It)" by Cobra Starship. His other credits in the 1990s included Jurassic Park (1993), Die Hard with a Vengeance (1995), A Time to Kill (1996), The Long Kiss Goodnight (1996), Tarantinos Jackie Brown (1997), The Negotiator (1998), and Star Wars: Episode IThe Phantom Menace (1999), as Mace Windu. As a child, Zoe got used to her fathers curse-filled speech and even repeated it, as Samuel said he never censored himself around Zoe. Samuel L. Jackson, in full Samuel Leroy Jackson, (born December 21, 1948, Washington, D.C., U.S.), American actor who was especially known for his work in action blockbusters and his films with directors Spike Lee (notably Do the Right Thing [1989] and Jungle Fever [1991]) and Quentin Tarantino ( Pulp Fiction [1994] and Django Unchained [2012]). [34] His family entered him into a New York rehabilitation clinic. "[41] Pulp Fiction, Jackson's thirtieth film, made him internationally recognized and he received praise from critics. He also appeared in the Capital One cash-back credit card commercials. [26] He was suspended for two years for his criminal record and his actions. Jackson discussing his new fame in 1993[28], Jackson initially majored in marine biology at Morehouse College before switching to architecture. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences gave him an Academy Honorary Award in 2022 as "A cultural . In 187 he played a dedicated teacher striving to leave an impact on his students. The following year he appeared in Spiral, an installment in the Saw horror film series. Source: www.Ghgossip.com Jackson started his acting career after college and joined the Black Image Company with his wife. [16] He attended several segregated schools[17] and graduated from Riverside High School in Chattanooga. Thats a greater love than I will ever know. He reprised that role in Star Wars: Episode IIAttack of the Clones (2002) and Star Wars: Episode IIIRevenge of the Sith (2005). In one verse, Samuel declares how important it is . Hes been married to LaTanya Richardson for almost four decades already, and they share a gorgeous daughter, Zoe, who has made them proud of her work. Star Perdita Weeks' Bikini Photos, See Your Favorite Celebrity Couples in Swimsuits: Best Beach Photos, Meet Melissa McCarthy and Ben Falcone's Daughters Vivian and Georgette, Pure Sunshine! 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). Her work has even been nominated for prestigious awards. According to Samuel, he didnt want to make the same mistakes as his absentee father. [156] He has supported English football team Liverpool FC since appearing in The 51st State, which was shot in Liverpool,[157] and also supports Irish football team Bohemian FC. [13] He appeared in several television films, and made his feature film debut in the blaxploitation independent film Together for Days (1972). [40], After a turn as the criminal Big Don in 1993's True Romancewritten by Quentin Tarantino and directed by Tony ScottTarantino asked Jackson to play Jules Winnfield in Pulp Fiction (1994). Samuel L. Jackson appeared in the children's series Ghostwriter when his career was still on an upward swing. Hearst Magazine Media, Inc. Site contains certain content that is owned A&E Television Networks, LLC. In addition, Jackson was involved in several Broadway productions. Denzel gets the offer first. Additionally, he reprised his role as Fury in a cameo appearance on the ABC television series Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. [13][22], After Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination in 1968, Jackson attended King's funeral in Atlanta as one of the ushers. Samuel and LaTanya welcomed their beloved daughter in 1982. . previous 1 2 next sort by previous 1 2 next * Note: these are all the books on Goodreads for this author. Though Zoe has a lot to look up to when it comes to her dad, the Hitmans Bodyguard actor revealed hes very inspired by his kiddo. But it was very, very hard." How has Samuel's family dealt with his addiction battle? The other two people that challenged me on a regular basis are my foundation and support, my daughter, Zoe, and my wife, LaTanya, he gushed onstage during the BET Awards in 2016, Daily Mail reported. He also made a much-desired return to the stage in 1993 with Distant Fires, telling Premiere magazine, "I always want to get back to theater to make sure that I'm still an actor.". [100][101] In November of the same year, he starred along with Bernie Mac and Isaac Hayes (who both died before the film's release) in Soul Men. Our editors will review what youve submitted and determine whether to revise the article. 18h ago. [132] Jackson also hosted a variety of awards shows. See 'Magnum P.I.' There, his. being the oldest of four children. He has hosted the MTV Movie Awards (1998),[133] the ESPYs (1999, 2001, 2002, and 2009),[134] and the Spike TV Video Game Awards (2005, 2006, 2007, and 2012). Samuel recalled that fateful day during his speech after receiving BETs Lifetime Achievement Award in 2016. Published on March 16, 2022 08:00 AM. 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Jackson too appeared in a Sky Broadband Shield commercial, Sky UKs broadband service as Nick Fury to promote Captain America: The Winter Soldier. He graduated in 1972 and then joined the Black Image Theatre Company, touring the country and performing in politically charged skits, primarily to white audiences. [123] He also appeared in the 2021 movie Spiral: From the Book of Saw alongside Chris Rock.
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