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.
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 |
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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 | |
Height in Centimetres | 189 cm |
Height in Meters | 1.89 m |
Height in Feet Inches | 6′ 2½” |
Weight | 94kg |
Body Measurement | 44-33-17 |
Chest Size | 44 inches |
Waist Size | 33 inches |
Biceps Size | 17 inches |
Eye Colour | Dark Brown |
Hair Colour | Bald |
Samuel L Jackson Favorites | |
Favorite Colour | Blue and White |
Favorite Actor | Not Known |
Favorite Actress | Not Known |
Favorite Food | Not Known |
Hobbies | Not Known |
Favorite Director | Not Known |
Favorite Destination | Not Known |
Favorite Car Collections | Not Known |
Sexual Orientation | Straight |
Samuel L Jackson Education School and Colleges | |
Education Qualification | Graduated |
School | Riverside High School |
College / University | Morehouse College |
Others | Not Known |
Samuel L Jackson Residence and Contact Address | |
Birth Place | Washington, D.C., USA |
Home Town | Washington, D.C., USA |
Present Residence | Washington, D.C., USA |
House Address | Washington, D.C., USA |
Phone No / Mobile No | Not Known |
Email ID | Not Known |
Website | Not Known |
Samuel L Jackson Awards, Honours, Achievements | |
National Film Award | Not Known |
Filmfare Awards | Not Known |
IIFA Awards | Not Known |
Screen Awards | Not Known |
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