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| Born | December 21, 1948 |
| Hometown | Washington, D.C., United States of America |
| Net worth | $250 million |
| Height | 6'2" (1.89m) |
| Spouse | Latanya Richardson (m 1980 - present) |
| Children | Zoë Jackson |
| Parents | Elizabeth Jackson , Henry Jackson |
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Samuel L. Jackson can't believe he agreed to 'crazy' The Long Kiss Goodnight stunt
- Samuel L. Jackson can't believe he agreed to take part in an icy stunt for The Long Kiss Goodnight. During an appearance on The Jennifer Hudson Show that aired on Monday, host Jennifer asked the Hollywood icon to name the "craziest" sequence he has ever participated in onscreen. Accordingly, Samuel was quick to name the scene in the 1996 action-mystery in which he and Geena Davis fire a machine gun at an icy lake and jump into the freezing water. "It was minus 37 degrees that day. They cut a hol
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Samuel L Jackson says he doesn't remember how he proposed to his wife
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| Year | Associations | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Golden Globe | Best Performance By an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy | Jackie Brown | Nominated |
| 1997 | Golden Globe | Best Performance By an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture | A Time to Kill (1996 film) | Nominated |
| 1995 | British Academy of Film & Television Arts | Actor in a Supporting Role | Pulp Fiction | Winner |
| 1995 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role | Pulp Fiction | Nominated |
| 1995 | Golden Globe | Best Performance By an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture | Pulp Fiction | Nominated |
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