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Samuel L. Jackson

Samuel L. Jackson

American actor
Samuel Leroy Jackson is an American actor. One of the most widely recognized actors of his generation, the films in which he has appeared have collectively grossed over $27 billion worldwide, making him the highest-grossing actor of all time.Wikipedia
BornDecember 21, 1948
HometownWashington, D.C., United States of America
Net worth$250 million
Height6'2" (1.89m)
SpouseLatanya Richardson
ChildrenZoe Jackson
ParentsElizabeth Jackson, Henry Jackson
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Janet Jackson reveals her cousins are Stevie Wonder, Tracy Chapman and Samuel L. Jackson

The singer talked about her family connections on the BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show with Scott Mills. "Stevie Wonder is our cousin. Not a lot of people know that. He's our cousin on my mother's side. So is Tracy Chapman. So is Samuel Jackson.” Samuel L Jackson had previously denied he was related to the singing family. When asked in 2017 if he was related to them he simply replied, "Nope." Janet, 58, is the youngest of 10 siblings in the Jackson family. Five of her brothers, including Michael, who died in 2009, were in the Jackson 5.
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Albums

Nobody Gets Out Alive
Nobody Gets Out Alive
2017
Underground Connection
Underground Connection
2016

AWARDS

YearAssociationsCategoryWorkResult
1998Golden GlobeBest Performance By an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or ComedyJackie BrownNominated
1997Golden GlobeBest Performance By an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion PictureA Time to Kill (1996 film)Nominated
1995Academy AwardActor in a Supporting RolePulp FictionNominated
1995British Academy of Film & Television ArtsActor in a Supporting RolePulp FictionWinner
1995Golden GlobeBest Performance By an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion PicturePulp FictionNominated
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