Samuel Jackson Bio

Samuel L. JacksonOral Presentation

Early life

Samuel L. Jackson was born on December 21, 1948 in Washington, D.C., and was raised in Chattanooga, Tennessee, under his grandmother's strict guidance. His mother, Elizabeth Jackson, joined them when he was 10. An early film enthusiast, Jackson frequently saw films at the local movie theatre and gained exposure to the complicated messages surrounding the black presence on screen.

Early Career

In 1976 Jackson moved with Richardson to Harlem, New York City, to pursue an acting career outside such strictly defined perimeters of race. In 1981 he had a life changing encounter when he met fellow actor Morgan Freeman, who became a great friend and convinced Jackson he could be a successful actor.

Breakout Role

In 1994, after establishing a reputation as one of Hollywood's hardest-working actors, Jackson got a chance to play the pivotal role of his career in Quentin Tarantino's instant cult classic, Pulp Fiction. He received an Academy Award nomination for the role.

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Trade Mark

- Frequently plays tough characters who swear a lot.- Rebellious characters who are disliked or considered strange by

others in the story.- Often plays police officers or government officials. Both prone to

intimidation or violence.- Often plays very wise and intelligent characters with great

capacities for violence.- Deep authoritative voice.- Often sports a moustache or goatee in his films.- Shaven head.

Notable Films