Biography Of Samuel L. Jackson
Real Name
Samuel L. Jackson
Profession
Actors
Nick Name
Samuel Leroy Jackson
Famous as
Actor
Nationality
American
Personal Life of Samuel L. Jackson
Born on
21 December 1948
Birthday
21st December
Age
68 Years
Sun Sign
Sagittarius
Born in
Washington, D.C., United States
Grouping of People
African American Actors, African American Men, Alcoholics
Diseases & Disabilities
Stammered / Stuttered
Family Background of Samuel L. Jackson
Mother
Elizabeth Jackson (ne Montgomery),
Spouse/Partner
LaTanya Richardson
Children
Zoe
Education
Riverside High School Morehouse College
Awards
1991 - Cannes Film Festival created a special
Personal Fact of Samuel L. Jackson
Samuel L. Jackson is one of the most illustrious Hollywood actors and has appeared in as much as 100 films in his career. He left behind a difficult childhood to become one of the most successful Hollywood stars. Abandoned by his father when he was a child, he also suffered from stuttering. But with determination and hard work he moved on to pursue a career in acting.
His career kick-started with small roles in films like Goodfellas, which put him in the spotlight and which earned him more prominent roles in movies like Jungle Fever, Patriot Games, True Romance, Jurassic Park and Pulp Fiction. Since then, he has received several nominations and awards for his roles in films. Apart from his acting career, he was involved in the Civil Rights Movement and was politically active when he campaigned during the 2008 Democratic Primary for the-then senator, Barack Obama.
He is also a humanitarian and started his own charity organization called Prizeo as a part a campaign to raise money to fight Alzheimer’s disease. Jackson is known for his characteristic Kangol hats in his films and his tough-nut roles in action films. He is one of the highest-grossing film actors of all times. Besides being an actor, he is also an accomplished musician, who can play bass instruments.
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