Samuel L Jackson Height, Age, Wife, Net Worth, Wiki, Biography & More
Samuel L 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 he appeared in collectively grossed over $ 27 billion worldwide, making him the highest-grossing actor of all time. He rose to fame with films such as Coming to America (1988), Goodfellas (1990), Patriot Games (1992), The Hateful Eight (2015). For his role in Pulp Fiction, he was nominated for an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor. In 2021, the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences announced that Jackson would be the recipient of the Honorary Academy Award.
Jackson has provided his voice for several animated films, documentaries, TV series and video games, including Lucius Best / Frozone in Pixar films The Incredibles (2004) and The Incredibles 2 (2018), Whiplash in Turbo (2013), The main character. from the animated television series Afro Samurai (2007) and Frank Tenpenny in the video game Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas (2004). In 2016, Jackson was the narrator of the acclaimed documentary I Am Not Your Negro based on the writings of James Baldwin.
In 1980, Jackson married actress and producer LaTanya Richardson, whom he met while attending Morehouse College. The couple have a daughter named Zoe (born 1982). In 2009, they created their own charity to help support education. Jackson said he watched his own movies in theaters: “Even during my years in the theater, I wish I could watch the plays I was in – while I was there! I like to watch myself work. He also enjoys collecting action figures of the characters he portrayed in his films, including Jules Winnfield, Shaft, Mace Windu and Frozone.
Contracts
Jackson has a clause in his contracts that allows him to play golf during shoots. He participated in the Gary Player Invitational Charity Golf Tournament to help Gary Player raise funds for children in South Africa. Jackson is a huge basketball fan, supporting the Toronto Raptors and Harlem Globetrotters. He has supported English football team Liverpool FC since his appearance in The 51st State, which was filmed in Liverpool. He also supports the Irish football team Bohemian FC.
Jackson campaigned during the 2008 Democratic primary for Barack Obama in Texarkana, Texas. He said, “Barack Obama represents everything I’ve been told I could grow up to. I am a child of segregation. When I grew up and people told me I could be president, I knew it was a lie. But now we have a representative … the American dream is a reality. Anyone can become president
Samuel L Jackson Biodata and Biography
Name
Samuel Leroy Jackson
Nick-name
Sam, King of Cool, Mr Cool
Sex
Male
Date Of Birth
21 December 1948
Age
74 Years (as in 2022)
Profession / Occupation
Actor, Producer (American, English)
Mother Tongue
English
Religion
Christian
Nation
American – Gabon
Zodiac Sign
Sagittarius
Height / Weight
6′ 2½” / 94kg
First Movie
Ragtime (1981, English)
First Debut
Actor: Do the Right Thing (1989, English)Theatre: Mother Courage and Her Children (1980, English) Producer: Eve’s Bayou (1997, English) TV Actor: Movin’ On (1976, English)
Money Factor
Net Worth: $220 million
Samuel L Jackson Family and Relatives
Father
Roy Henry Jackson
Mother
Elizabeth Harriett
Brothers
Not Known
Sisters
Not Known
Marital Status
Married
Wife
LaTanya Richardson Jackson (m. 1980)
Daughters
Zoe Jackson (born 1982)
Sons
None
Girlfriends/ Affairs
Not Known
Samuel L Jackson Height, Weight and Body Measurements
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