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Samuel L. Jackson

Samuel L. Jackson

136 movies on Netflix

Biography

Samuel L. Jackson is an American actor and producer who began in theater before moving into film. Born in Washington, D.C., and raised in Chattanooga, Tennessee, he made his professional stage debut in 1980 in Mother Courage and Her Children. Early film roles included Coming to America (1988), True Romance (1993), Jurassic Park (1993), and Menace II Society (1993), while work with Spike Lee brought him greater prominence. His breakout came as Jules Winnfield in Pulp Fiction (1994), winning a BAFTA Award and earning an Academy Award nomination. He went on to play Mace Windu in the Star Wars prequels and Nick Fury in Marvel films, and voiced Frozone in The Incredibles (2004) and Incredibles 2 (2018). Other credits include Die Hard with a Vengeance (1995), A Time to Kill (1996), Jackie Brown (1997), Django Unchained (2012), The Hateful Eight (2015), Kong: Skull Island (2017), and Glass (2019). In 2022 he received an Academy Honorary Award.

77years old

Turns 78 on December 21in 67 days

  • Born Washington, D.C.
  • Star sign: SagittariusLast day of the sign, on the Capricorn cusp
  • Samuel Leroy Jackson (birth name)Also credited as Sam Jackson, Sam L. Jackson and Sam Leroy Jackson

Movie Career

Films
136
Career span
39 years1987 to 2026

Genres

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  1. Big break

    Jackson was surprised to learn that Quentin Tarantino had written the part of Jules Winnfield in Pulp Fiction specifically for him, calling the realization overwhelming and making him feel arrogant and thankful.

  2. Getting ready for a role

    Jackson came back for Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones, where his small part grew into a major character. He suggested the purple lightsaber for Mace Windu so the character would be easy to spot in a crowded battle scene.

  3. Early training

    Jackson attended Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia, intending to pursue a degree in marine biology. He joined a local acting group for extra class points, switched his major, and co-founded the Just Us Theatre before graduating in 1972.

  4. Beyond film

    In November 2006, Jackson voiced God in The Bible Experience, a New Testament audiobook. Producers gave him the lead role, thinking his voice was deep and authoritative enough to suit it.

Samuel L. Jackson movies on Netflix

Best known for

The films on Netflix they are best known for, with the part played in each.

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  1. Pulp Fiction1994 Crime, Dramaas Jules Winnfield

    IMDb rating 8.82.5M votes

  2. Captain America: The Winter Soldier2014 Action, Adventure, Sci-Fias Nick Fury

    IMDb rating 7.7990K votes

  3. Captain Marvel2019as Nick Fury

    IMDb rating 6.7673K votes

  4. The Hateful Eight2015as Major Marquis Warren

    IMDb rating 7.8731K votes

  5. Django Unchained2012as Stephen

    IMDb rating 8.51.9M votes

  6. Jackie Brown1997as Ordell Robbie

    IMDb rating 7.5408K votes

  7. Kingsman: The Secret Service2014as Valentine

    IMDb rating 7.7785K votes

  8. Unbreakable2000as Elijah Price

    IMDb rating 7.3472K votes

Most often with

Spike Lee directed six of these films, Quentin Tarantino four and Renny Harlin three. Giancarlo Esposito appears in six of them, more than any other actor. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.

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Giancarlo Esposito, 6 films togetherSee the 6 films with Giancarlo EspositoAnthony Mackie, 5 films togetherSee the 5 films with Anthony MackieScarlett Johansson, 5 films togetherSee the 5 films with Scarlett JohanssonBill Nunn, 5 films togetherSee the 5 films with Bill NunnLeonard L. Thomas, 5 films togetherSee the 5 films with Leonard L. ThomasNicolas Cage, 4 films togetherSee the 4 films with Nicolas CageSpike LeeDirector, 6 filmsSee the 6 films by Spike LeeQuentin TarantinoDirector, 4 filmsSee the 4 films by Quentin TarantinoRenny HarlinDirector, 3 filmsSee the 3 films by Renny Harlin

Films together

  • Giancarlo Esposito6 films together, 1988 to 2017
    Giancarlo Esposito's page
    • Miracle on 42nd Street2017IMDb rating 7.4Jackson as HimselfEsposito as Himself
    • Fresh1994IMDb rating 7.5Jackson as SamEsposito as Esteban
    • Amos & Andrew1993IMDb rating 5.7Jackson as Andrew SterlingEsposito as The Reverend Fenton Brunch
    • Mo' Better Blues1990IMDb rating 6.7Jackson as MadlockEsposito as Left Hand Lacey (Piano)
    • Do the Right Thing1989IMDb rating 7.9Jackson as Mister Señor Love DaddyEsposito as Buggin' Out
    • School Daze1988IMDb rating 6.1Jackson as LeedsEsposito as Julian
  • Anthony Mackie5 films together, 2005 to 2020
    Anthony Mackie's page
  • Scarlett Johansson5 films together, 2008 to 2015
    Scarlett Johansson's page
    • Avengers: Age of Ultron2015IMDb rating 7.3Jackson as Nick FuryJohansson as Natasha Romanoff / Black Widow
    • Captain America: The Winter Soldier2014IMDb rating 7.7Jackson as Nick FuryJohansson as Natasha Romanoff / Black Widow
    • The Avengers2012IMDb rating 8.0Jackson as Nick FuryJohansson as Natasha Romanoff / Black Widow
    • Iron Man 22010IMDb rating 6.9Jackson as Nick FuryJohansson as Natalie Rushman / Natasha Romanoff
    • The Spirit2008IMDb rating 4.8Jackson as OctopusJohansson as Silken Floss
  • Bill Nunn5 films together, 1988 to 1993
    Bill Nunn's page
    • Loaded Weapon 11993IMDb rating 6.2Jackson as Wes LugerNunn as Police Photographer
    • Def by Temptation1990IMDb rating 5.3Jackson as Minister GarthNunn as Dougy
    • Mo' Better Blues1990IMDb rating 6.7Jackson as MadlockNunn as Bottom Hammer (Bass)
    • Do the Right Thing1989IMDb rating 7.9Jackson as Mister Señor Love DaddyNunn as Radio Raheem
    • School Daze1988IMDb rating 6.1Jackson as LeedsNunn as Grady
  • Leonard L. Thomas5 films together, 1990 to 2004
    Leonard L. Thomas's page
    • Twisted2004IMDb rating 5.3Jackson as John MillsThomas as Mills' Aide
    • The Caveman's Valentine2001IMDb rating 5.8Jackson as RomulusThomas as Shaker / Greater No Face
    • The Negotiator1998IMDb rating 7.3Jackson as Danny RomanThomas as Allen
    • Mo' Better Blues1990IMDb rating 6.7Jackson as MadlockThomas as Rod
    • The Return of Superfly1990IMDb rating 4.2Jackson as Nate Cabot(Sam Jackson)Thomas as Joey Maxwell(Leonard Thomas)
  • Nicolas Cage4 films together, 1993 to 2010
    Nicolas Cage's page
  • Spike LeeDirector, 6 films, 1988 to 2015
    All films by Spike Lee
  • Quentin TarantinoDirector, 4 films, 1994 to 2015
    All films by Quentin Tarantino
  • Renny HarlinDirector, 3 films, 1996 to 2007
    All films by Renny Harlin
  • Also four films together18 more actors
    • Bruce WillisGlass (2019), Unbreakable (2000), Die Hard: With a Vengeance (1995) and Pulp Fiction (1994)
    • Mark HamillKingsman: The Secret Service (2014), Quantum Quest: A Cassini Space Odyssey (2010), Afro Samurai: Resurrection (2009) and The Unauthorized 'Star Wars' Story (1999)
    • Richard JenkinsKong: Skull Island (2017), Turbo (2013), Changing Lanes (2002) and Sea of Love (1989)
    • Robert Downey Jr.Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015), The Avengers (2012), Iron Man 2 (2010) and Hail Caesar (1994)
    • John TurturroThe Search for One-eye Jimmy (1994), Jungle Fever (1991), Mo' Better Blues (1990) and Do the Right Thing (1989)
    • Richard E. GrantArgylle (2024), Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard (2021), The Hitman's Bodyguard (2017) and Zambezia (2012)
    • Phil LaMarrIncredibles 2 (2018), Zambezia (2012), Afro Samurai: Resurrection (2009) and Pulp Fiction (1994)
    • Stellan SkarsgårdAvengers: Age of Ultron (2015), The Avengers (2012), No Good Deed (2002) and Deep Blue Sea (1999)
    • Michael KeatonThe Protégé (2021), RoboCop (2014), The Other Guys (2010) and Jackie Brown (1997)
    • Chris EvansAvengers: Age of Ultron (2015), Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014), The Avengers (2012) and Captain America: The First Avenger (2011)
    • Philip BoscoFreedomland (2006), Unforgivable Blackness: The Rise and Fall of Jack Johnson (2004), Shaft (2000) and Against the Wall (1994)
    • Brie LarsonThe Marvels (2023), Captain Marvel (2019), Kong: Skull Island (2017) and Unicorn Store (2017)
    • Eva MendesThe Other Guys (2010), With Great Power: The Stan Lee Story (2010), The Spirit (2008) and Cleaner (2007)
    • Anthony DanielsStar Wars: The Clone Wars (2008), Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005), Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones (2002) and The Unauthorized 'Star Wars' Story (1999)
    • Hayden ChristensenQuantum Quest: A Cassini Space Odyssey (2010), Jumper (2008), Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005) and Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones (2002)
    • Spike LeeJungle Fever (1991), Mo' Better Blues (1990), Do the Right Thing (1989) and School Daze (1988)
    • Cobie SmuldersSpider-Man: Far from Home (2019), Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015), Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014) and The Avengers (2012)
    • Joie LeeLosing Isaiah (1995), Mo' Better Blues (1990), Do the Right Thing (1989) and School Daze (1988)

    When several people share the same number of films, the ones with the most films on Netflix are in the chart.

Box office

What Samuel L. Jackson's films earned in cinemas worldwide.

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Combined worldwide box office

$19.7 billion

107 of the 136 films have a worldwide figure.

Of the 136 films: 107 worldwide figure; 8 us gross only; 10 never in cinemas; 2 streaming, short cinema run; 8 figure not found; 1 too new to count.

  • 107Worldwide figure
  • 8US gross only
  • 10Never in cinemas
  • 2Streaming, short cinema run
  • 8Figure not found
  • 1Too new to count

Top grosser

The Avengers2012as Nick Fury$1.5 billion

Highest grossing

The eight biggest films earned 46% of the total. The bars are drawn to scale.

  1. 1
    The Avengers2012as Nick Fury
    $1.5B7.7% of the total
  2. 2
    Avengers: Age of Ultron2015as Nick Fury
    $1.4B7.1% of the total
  3. 3
    Incredibles 22018as Lucius Best / Frozone (voice)
    $1.2B6.3% of the total
  4. 4
    Spider-Man: Far from Home2019as Nick Fury
    $1.1B5.7% of the total
  5. 5
    Captain Marvel2019as Nick Fury
    $1.1B5.7% of the total
  6. 6
    Jurassic Park1993as Arnold
    $1.1B5.4% of the total
  7. 7
    Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith2005as Mace Windu
    $850M4.3% of the total
  8. 8
    Captain America: The Winter Soldier2014as Nick Fury
    $715M3.6% of the total
Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones (2002), $649 millionThe Incredibles (2004), $631 millionIron Man 2 (2010), $624 millionKong: Skull Island (2017), $567 millionDjango Unchained (2012), $425 millionKingsman: The Secret Service (2014), $414 millionCaptain America: The First Avenger (2011), $371 millionDie Hard: With a Vengeance (1995), $366 millionThe Legend of Tarzan (2016), $357 millionxXx: Return of Xander Cage (2017), $346 millionMiss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children (2016), $296 millionComing to America (1988), $289 millionTurbo (2013), $283 millionxXx (2002), $277 millionThe Garfield Movie (2024), $255 millionUnbreakable (2000), $248 million

$10.7 billionfrom the other 99 films with a worldwide figure, 54% of the total

Awards

Six awards and honors from 1991 to 2022, four of them major.

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Samuel L. Jackson's awards and nominations, grouped by award
YearAwardFilmResult
Academy Awards
2022Honorary AwardHonorary
BAFTA
1994Best Actor in a Supporting RolePulp FictionWon
Cannes Film Festival
1991Best ActorJungle FeverWon
Berlin Film Festival
1997Silver Bear for Best ActorJackie BrownWon
Other honors
1995Film Independent Spirit AwardsWon
Star on Hollywood Walk of FameHonored

Online

Official profiles and reference pages.

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