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Samuel L. Jackson is an American producer and highly prolific actor, having appeared in over 100 films, including Die Hard with a Vengeance (1995), Unbreakable (2000), Shaft (2000), Formula 51 (2001), Black Snake Moan (2006), Snakes on a Plane (2006), and the Star Wars prequel trilogy (1999-2005), as well as the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Samuel ...
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Actor (189 credits)
Actor (189 credits)
2019
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
(TV Series)
Police Commissioner Alvarez
Police Commissioner Alvarez
- Zendaya/Julian Edelman
(2019)
... Police Commissioner Alvarez
2014
Black Dynamite
(TV Series)
Captain Quinton
Captain Quinton
- Black Jaws or Finger Lickin' Chicken of the Sea
(2014)
... Captain Quinton (voice)
2013-2014
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
(TV Series)
Nick Fury
Nick Fury
- Beginning of the End
(2014)
... Nick Fury
- 0-8-4
(2013)
... Nick Fury
2014
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
(TV Series)
Dentist
Dentist
- Sweet Brown: Ain't Nobody Got Time for That
(2014)
... Dentist
2012
The Colbert Report
(TV Series)
Ad Narrator
Ad Narrator
- Carrie Rebora Barratt
(2012)
... Ad Narrator (voice, uncredited)
2005-2010
The Boondocks
(TV Series)
Gin Rummy
Gin Rummy
- It's Goin' Down
(2010)
... Gin Rummy (voice)
- The Story of Lando Freeman
(2010)
... Gin Rummy (voice)
- Thank You for Not Snitching
(2007)
... Gin Rummy (voice)
- Let's Nab Oprah
(2006)
... Gin Rummy (voice)
- A Date with the Health Inspector
(2005)
... Gin Rummy (voice)
1990-2007
Great Performances
(TV Series)
Narrator / Janitor
Narrator / Janitor
- Respect Yourself: The Stax Records Story
(2007)
... Narrator (voice)
- Spike & Co.: Do It Acapella
(1990)
... Janitor
2007
Afro Samurai
(TV Mini-Series)
Afro Samurai / Ninja Ninja
Afro Samurai / Ninja Ninja
- Justice
(2007)
... Afro Samurai / Ninja Ninja (English version, voice)
- Kuma
(2007)
... Afro Samurai / Ninja Ninja (English version, voice)
- The Empty Seven Clan
(2007)
... Afro Samurai / Ninja Ninja (English version, voice)
- Okiku
(2007)
... Afro Samurai / Ninja Ninja (English version, voice)
- Number Two
(2007)
... Afro Samurai / Ninja Ninja (English version, voice)
2006
Cobra Starship Feat. William Beckett, Travie McCoy and Maja Ivarsson: Snakes on a Plane (Bring It)
(Video short)
2004
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas - The Introduction
(Video short)
Officer Frank Tenpenny (voice, uncredited)
Officer Frank Tenpenny (voice, uncredited)
2003
Freedom: A History of Us
(TV Series documentary)
Isaiah Wears / Marshal / Tecumseh / ...
Isaiah Wears / Marshal / Tecumseh / ...
- What Is Freedom?
(2003)
... Isaiah Wears
- Working for Freedom
(2003)
... Marshal
- Liberty for All
(2003)
... Tecumseh
- A War to End Slavery
(2003)
... John Rock
- A Fatal Contradiction
(2003)
... Highland Garnet
1997
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
(TV Series)
The Mayor
The Mayor
- The Pied Piper
(1997)
... The Mayor (voice)
1993
American Experience
(TV Series documentary)
The Steward
The Steward
- Simple Justice
(1993)
... The Steward
1992
Ghostwriter
(TV Series)
Reggie Jenkins / Mr. Jenkins
Reggie Jenkins / Mr. Jenkins
- Who Burned Mr. Brinker's Store?: Part 4
(1992)
... Mr. Jenkins
- Who Burned Mr. Brinker's Store?: Part 2
(1992)
... Reggie Jenkins
- Ghost Story: Part 1
(1992)
... Reggie Jenkins
1989
The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd
(TV Series)
Brother Elvis
Brother Elvis
- Here's Why You Should Always Make Your Bed in the Morning
(1989)
... Brother Elvis
1986-1987
Spenser: For Hire
(TV Series)
Ned / Leroy Clancy
Ned / Leroy Clancy
- My Enemy, My Friend
(1987)
... Ned
- White Knight
(1986)
... Leroy Clancy
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Producer (9 credits)
Producer (9 credits)
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Soundtrack (6 credits)
Soundtrack (6 credits)
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Miscellaneous Crew (1 credit)
Miscellaneous Crew (1 credit)
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Thanks (15 credits)
Thanks (15 credits)
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Self (380 credits)
Self (380 credits)
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Archive footage (68 credits)
Archive footage (68 credits)
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Personal Details
Other Works:
(11/87) Stage: Appeared (as "Boy Willie") in "The Piano Lesson" by August Wilson. Yale Repertory Theatre, New Haven, CT. See more »Publicity Listings:
1 Biographical Movie | 2 Print Biographies | 2 Portrayals | 25 Interviews | 19 Articles | 7 Pictorials | 16 Magazine Cover Photos | See more »Alternate Names:
Samuel Jackson | Sam JacksonHeight:
6' 2½" (1.89 m)
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I have a place that's pretty much cemented in Hollywood in terms of liability, box-office viability and everything else. The only thing an Oscar would do is jack my check up maybe $1 million. See more »Trivia:
Was an admitted drug user until he completed drug rehab two weeks before playing a drug addict in Jungle Fever (1991). See more »Trademark:
Frequently plays tough characters who swear a lot See more »Nickname:
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