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Samuel L. Jackson

American actor (born 1948)
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Summary

Samuel L. Jackson was born on December 21, 1948[1], in Washington, D.C.[2]. He has worked as a film actor[3], actor[4], film producer[5], voice actor[6], and character actor[7]. He ranks in the top 0.089% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (111,449 views/month, #895 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Spouse: LaTanya Richardson[9]
  • Country of citizenship: United States[10], Gabon[11]
  • Native language: English[12]
  • Ethnic group: African Americans[13]
  • Occupation: television actor[14], television producer[15]
  • Educated at: Morehouse College[16]
  • Notable work: Pulp Fiction[17], Star Wars[18], Marvel Cinematic Universe[19]
  • Award received: Silver Bear for Best Actor[20], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[21], BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role[22], Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actor[23], Academy Honorary Award[24], Film Independent Spirit Awards[25], Silver Bear[26]
  • Religion or worldview: lapsed Catholic[27]
  • Sex or gender: male[28]
  • Commons category: Samuel L. Jackson[29]
  • Family name: Jackson[30]
  • Given name: Samuel[31], Leroy[32]
  • Official website: http://www.samuelljackson.com/[33]
  • Topic's main category: Category:Samuel L. Jackson[34]
  • Commons gallery: Samuel L. Jackson[35]
  • Medical condition: stuttering[36]
  • Filmography: Samuel L. Jackson filmography[37]
  • Nominated for: Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor[38]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[39]
  • Birth name: Samuel Leroy Jackson[40]
  • Name in native language: Samuel L. Jackson[41]
  • Start of work period: 1972[42]

Why It Matters

Samuel L. Jackson has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 97 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

FAQs

Where was Samuel L. Jackson born?

Samuel L. Jackson was born in Washington, D.C.[2].

Who was Samuel L. Jackson married to?

Samuel L. Jackson's spouses include LaTanya Richardson[9].

What did Samuel L. Jackson do for work?

Samuel L. Jackson worked as a film actor[3], actor[4], film producer[5], voice actor[6], and character actor[7].

Where did Samuel L. Jackson go to school?

Samuel L. Jackson was educated at Morehouse College[16].

What awards did Samuel L. Jackson receive?

Honors received include Silver Bear for Best Actor[20], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[21], BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role[22], and Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actor[23].

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  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [28] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  5. [11] ↑ . africtelegraph.com. africtelegraph.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  8. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  14. [15] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [27] ↑ . beliefnet.com. beliefnet.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  20. [24] ↑ . deadline.com. deadline.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  22. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [31] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [32] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  31. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  32. [33] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  33. [34] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  34. [35] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  35. [36] ↑ . Vulture. Retrieved . vulture.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  36. [37] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  37. [38] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  38. [39] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  39. [40] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  40. [41] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  41. [42] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [43] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [44] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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