Samuel L. Jackson
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Samuel L. Jackson
Summary
Samuel L. Jackson is a human[1]. His place of birth was Washington, D.C.[2]. He was born on December 21, 1948[3]. He worked as a film actor[4], actor[5], film producer[6], voice actor[7], and character actor[8]. He ranks in the top 0.089% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (72,359 views/month, #895 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Samuel L. Jackson was born in Washington, D.C.[2].
- Samuel L. Jackson was born on December 21, 1948[3].
- Samuel L. Jackson was married to LaTanya Richardson[10].
- Samuel L. Jackson held citizenship in United States[11].
- Samuel L. Jackson held citizenship in Gabon[12].
- English was Samuel L. Jackson's native language[13].
- Samuel L. Jackson is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[14].
- Samuel L. Jackson worked as a film actor[4].
- Samuel L. Jackson's professions included actor[5].
- Samuel L. Jackson's professions included film producer[6].
- Samuel L. Jackson's professions included voice actor[7].
- Samuel L. Jackson's professions included character actor[8].
- Samuel L. Jackson worked as a television actor[15].
- Samuel L. Jackson was educated at Morehouse College[16].
- A notable work attributed to Samuel L. Jackson is Pulp Fiction[17].
- A notable work attributed to Samuel L. Jackson is Star Wars[18].
- A notable work attributed to Samuel L. Jackson is Marvel Cinematic Universe[19].
- Samuel L. Jackson received the Silver Bear for Best Actor[20].
- Samuel L. Jackson received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[21].
- Samuel L. Jackson received the BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role[22].
- Samuel L. Jackson received the Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actor[23].
- Samuel L. Jackson received the Academy Honorary Award[24].
- Samuel L. Jackson received the Film Independent Spirit Awards[25].
- Samuel L. Jackson's religion is recorded as lapsed Catholic[26].
- Samuel L. Jackson is recorded as male[27].
Product Details
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: US[29]
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Began / founded: 1948-12-21[30]
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Community tags: actor[31]
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MusicBrainz ID: a1c82f09-cc3a-4c94-a518-cba50d9bfab1[32]
Body
Origins and Family
Samuel L. Jackson's place of birth was Washington, D.C.[2]. He was born on December 21, 1948[3]. He is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[14]. English was his native language[13].
Education
Samuel L. Jackson was educated at Morehouse College[16].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include film actor[4], actor[5], film producer[6], voice actor[7], character actor[8], and television actor[15].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Pulp Fiction[17], a film[33], directed by Quentin Tarantino[34]; Star Wars[18], a media franchise[35]; and Marvel Cinematic Universe[19], a media franchise[36].
Recognition
Awards received include Silver Bear for Best Actor[20], an award for best leading actor[37], in Germany[38]; star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[21], a commemorative plaque[39], in United States[40]; BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role[22], a film award category[41], in United Kingdom[42]; Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actor[23], a class of award[43], in France[44], founded in 1946[45]; Academy Honorary Award[24], an Academy Awards[46], in United States[47], founded in 1928[48]; and Film Independent Spirit Awards[25], a group of awards[49], in United States[50], founded in 1984[51], headquartered in Santa Monica[52].
Personal Life
Samuel L. Jackson was married to LaTanya Richardson[10]. His religion is recorded as lapsed Catholic[26].
Why It Matters
Samuel L. Jackson ranks in the top 0.089% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (72,359 views/month, #895 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[53] He is known by 97 alternative names across languages and contexts.[54]
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[10].
What did Samuel L. Jackson do for work?
Samuel L. Jackson worked as film actor[4], actor[5], film producer[6], voice actor[7], and character actor[8].
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].