An established Hollywood star, Samuel L. Jackson has played dozens of roles throughout his multi-decade career. Some highlights include the films, Jurassic Park (1993), Star Wars (1999), Unbreakable (2000), and Snakes on a Plane (2006). Interested in learning more about the celebrity? Be sure to read on below!
Samuel L. Jackson– 2017 Facts
Real Name
Samuel Leroy Jackson
Nick Name
Samuel L. Jackson
Occupation and Job
Actor, and film producer
Famous For
After playing a handful of minor roles, he rose to fame as a crack addict in the film, Jungle Fever in 1991. Since then, he has starred in several high-profile films including, Pulp Fiction (1994), Against the Wall (1994), Jackie Brown (1997), among many others.
Age – How Old is He?
He is currently 68 years old
Birthday/Date of Birth
He was born on December 21, 1948
Place of Birth/Hometown
Samuel L. Jackson was born in Washington, D.C. Growing up, he lived in the city of Chattanooga in Tennessee with his mother (he had only met his father twice in his life). He later moved to Atlanta, Georgia to attend college.
Nationality
American
Ethnicity
He is African American
Samuel L. Jackson Height, Weight & Body Facts
How Tall – Height in Feet
He is 6’2″ tall
How Tall – Height in Meters
He is 189cm tall
Weight in Pounds
He currently weighs 207 pounds
Weight in Kilograms
He currently weighs 94kg
Body Measurements
At this time, Samuel L. Jackson’s body measurements are unavailable
Waist Size
33 inch or 84cm
Foot/Shoe Size
He wears a size 11 (US) shoe
Eye Color
Brown
Hair Color
Black
Samuel L. Jackson’s Personal Life in 2017
Is Samuel L. Jackson in a Relationship?
The Hollywood star has been married to his wife, actress LaTanya Richardson for over three decades. Reportedly, the two had met while attending Morehouse College as students; the eventually tied the knot in 1980.
Samuel L. Jackson’s Girlfriends
We do not have any information on Samuel L. Jackson’s prior relationships at this time.
Mother
Elizabeth Montgomery
Father
Roy Henry Jackson
Sisters
An only child, the actor does not have any siblings
Brothers
An only child, the actor does not have any siblings
Children
Samuel L. Jackson has a daughter named Zoe (b. 1982) with his wife, LaTanya Richardson.
High School
As a teen, Jackson attended a number of segregated schools in the United States; he later graduated from Riverside High School in Chattanooga, Tennesse.
Did Samuel L. Jackson Go to College
Following his high school graduation, Samuel L. Jackson went to Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia. Despite his original intention of pursuing marine biology, he later switched his major to acting after joining a local acting group; he graduated in 1972.
Salary
At this time, it’s unclear how much Samuel L. Jackson makes in a year.
Net Worth
As of 2017, Samuel L. Jackson has an estimated net worth of $200 Million.
Sexuality
Straight
Random Facts
Hobbies
Every summer, he spends a month on a yacht in either the Italian or French Riviera.
Favorite Food
He loves Southern US cooking as well as Asian fusion cuisine. Some of his favorite dishes include Courgette puree with root vegetables, T-bone steak, sweet potatoes. Like many others, he’s also a big fan of the In and Out burgers.
Favorite Actor
Unknown
Favorite Book
Unknown
Favorite Movie
The Raid 2
Favorite TV Show
Unknown
Favorite Color
Purple
Favorite Music Artists
Unknown
Favorite Sports
He is a huge football fan
Favorite Sport Team
The Atlanta Falcons
Favorite Animal
Unknown
Horoscope
Born on December 21, he is a Sagittarius
Phone Number
This information is currently unknown
Address
This information is currently unknown
Samuel L. Jackson’s Social Media Accounts & Usernames
Samuel L. Jackson’s Facebook AccountÂ
https://www.facebook.com/samuelljackson/
Samuel L. Jackson’s Twitter UsernameÂ
https://twitter.com/SamuelLJackson
Samuel L. Jackson’s Instagram UsernameÂ
https://www.instagram.com/samuelljackson
Samuel L. Jackson’s Youtube Channel
Samuel L. Jackson is not active on Youtube
Samuel L. Jackson’s Snapchat UsernameÂ
As far as we know, Samuel L. Jackson is not on Snapchat
Other Interesting Facts:
- Nick Fury from the Marvel Comics was based on his likeness (with his permission, of course)
- As of 2017, his films have grossed more than $4.9 million at the box office
- Following the assassination of Martin Luther King. Jr. in 1968, he attended the funeral as one of the ushers in Atlanta
- He has lent his voice to several video games including, Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, Heroes of Newerth, and Lego Star Wars III, among others
- He has appeared in countless TV series such as The Boondocks (2005), Afro Samurai (2007), and Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (2013)
- He has won countless accolades throughout his career, including a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
- He will be producing a live-action adaptation of his animated series, Afro Samurai in the near future
- In 2013, he teamed up with Prizeo for a joint campaign in effort to raise money for Alzheimer’s disease research
Samuel L. Jackson Bio – 2018 Update
Born in Washington, D.C., Samuel L. Jackson launched his acting career back in the early 70’s in a number of stage productions. Eventually branching into the film industry, he made his debut in the independent feature, Together for Days in 1972. From there, he played dozens of roles before landing a breakthrough role in the Spike Lee film, Jungle Fever in 1991. Over the next years, he starred in multiple movies including, Amos & Andrew (1993), Jurassic Park (1993), The Great White Hype (1996), and Star Wars: Episode I (1999), to name a few. By the early 2000’s, Jackson had appeared in over 50 different titles on the big screen. Some highlights from the next decade include Snakes on a Plane (2006), Iron Man (2008), and Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008).
As expected from the Hollywood star, Jackson has appeared in a handful of films this year including, xXx: Return of Xander Cage, Kong: Skull Island, The Hitman’s Bodyguard, and Unicorn Store. According to his IMDb page, the actor will be playing a number of roles next year, for instance in The Incredibles 2, Blazing Samurai, Life Itself, and The Last Full Measure. While he hasn’t appeared in any television series as of late, he has been invited onto several talk shows over the past few months- these include, Entertainment Tonight, The Late Late Show with James Corden, Made in Hollywood, Dish Nation, and Celebrity Page. Adding to that, he has also been featured in the documentaries, Watching, Waiting, and Creating a King.
