Samuel Jackson
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Height: 1.89 m
Awards: awards
Biography: Samuel L. Jackson usually played bad guys and drug addicts before becoming an action hero, as the character Mitch Henessey, in The Long Kiss Goodnight (1996) and in Die Hard: With a Vengeance (1995). ... More »
Filmography
The Avengers (2012)
Nick Fury (2012)
Thor (2011)
Adaptation of the comic book franchise that launched in 1962. Thor is a blonde-tressed, hammer-wielding hero who's sent to Earth to protect mankind.
Running Wild (2011)
xXx: The Return of Xander Cage (2011)
Xander Cage is left for dead after an incident, though he secretly returns to action for a new, tough assignment with his handler Augustus Gibbons. |
Captain America: The First Avenger (2011)
After being deemed unfit for military service, Steve Rogers volunteers for a top secret research project that turns him into Captain America, a superhero dedicated to defending America's ideals. |
The Killing Game (2011)
Vengeance: A Love Story (2010)
The Other Guys (2010)
Two mismatched New York City detectives seize an opportunity to step up like the city's top cops whom they idolize -- only things don't quite go as planned.
Iron Man 2 (2010)
Now that Tony Stark has gone public with his alter-ego "Iron Man" - there is no telling what evil force will come forward to battle the invincible "Iron Man!"
Quantum Quest: A Cassini Space Odyssey (2010)
Unthinkable (2010)
Iron Man 2 (2010)
The RRF in New Recruit (2010)
Blown (2009)
Astro Boy (2009)
\\\"Astro Boy\\\" was created by the \\\"god of manga,\\\" Japan\\\'s Osamu Tezuka, in the early 1950s. The iconic character has since found wide popularity around the world as the hero of three acclaimed animated television series spanning the past four decades, besides being one of the top licensed properties for merchandising. Set in futuristic Metro City, Imagi Studios\\\' \\\"Astro Boy\\\" is about a young robot with incredible powers created by a brilliant scientist to replace the son he has lost. Unable to fulfill the grieving father\\\'s expectations, our hero embarks on a journey in search of acceptance, experiencing betrayal and a netherworld of robot gladiators, before he returns to save Metro City and reconcile with the man who had rejected him.
Mother and Child (2009)
A drama centered around three women: A 50-year-old woman, the daughter she gave up for adoption 35 years ago, and an African American woman looking to adopt a child of her own.
Inglourious Basterds (2009)
In Nazi-occupied France during World War II, a group of Jewish-American soldiers known as \\\"The Basterds\\\" are chosen specifically to spread fear throughout the Third Reich by scalping and brutally killing Nazis. The Basterds soon cross paths with a French-Jewish teenage girl who runs a movie theater in Paris which is targeted by the soldiers.
Afro Samurai (2009)
Afro Samurai: Resurrection (2009)
The BET Honors (2009)
The Spirit (2008)
Adapted from the legendary comic strip, \"The Spirit\" is a classic action-adventure-romance told by genre-twister Frank Miller. It is the story of a former rookie cop who returns mysteriously from the dead as the Spirit to fight crime from the shadows of Central City. His arch-enemy, the Octopus has a different mission: he\'s going to wipe out Spirit\'s beloved city as he pursues his own version of immortality. The Spirit tracks this cold-hearted killer from Central City\'s rundown warehouses, to the damp catacombs, to the windswept waterfront--all the while facing a bevy of beautiful women, who either want to seduce, love or kill our masked crusader. Surrounding him at every turn are Ellen Dolan, the whip-smart girl-next-door; Silken Floss, a punk secretary and frigid vixen; Plaster of Paris, a murderous French nightclub dancer; Lorelei, a phantom siren; and Morgenstern, a sexy young cop. Then of course, there\'s Sand Sarerf, the jewel thief with dangerous curves. She\'s the love of his life turned bad. Will he save her or will she kill him?
Soul Men (2008)
Lakeview Terrace (2008)
A young couple (Patrick Wilson and Kerry Washington) has just moved into their California dream home when they become the target of their next-door neighbor, who disapproves of their interracial relationship. A stern, single father, this tightly wound LAPD officer (Samuel L. Jackson) has appointed himself the watchdog of the neighborhood. His nightly foot patrols and overly watchful eyes bring comfort to some, but he becomes increasingly harassing to the newlyweds. These persistent intrusions into their lives causes the couple to fight back.
Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008)
On the front lines of an intergalactic struggle between good and evil, fans young and old will join such favorite characters as Anakin Skywalker, Obi-Wan Kenobi and Padmé Amidala, along with brand-new heroes like Anakin's padawan learner, Ahsoka. Sinister villains – led by Palpatine, Count Dooku and General Grievous – are poised to rule the galaxy. Stakes are high, and the fate of the "Star Wars" universe rests in the hands of the daring Jedi Knights. Their exploits lead to the action-packed battles and astonishing new revelations that fill "Star Wars: The Clone Wars." Produced by Lucasfilm Animation, "Star Wars: The Clone Wars" takes audiences on incredible new "Star Wars" adventures, combining the legendary storytelling of Lucasfilm with an eye-popping, signature animation style. The theatrical debut of "Star Wars: The Clone Wars" is only the beginning of all-new "Star Wars" adventures that continue in the fall when the long-awaited television series premieres on Cartoon Network, followed by airings on TNT.
Doug Liman's Jumper: Uncensored (2008)
Iron Man (2008)
Billionaire Tony Stark, previously one of the world's most imaginative weapons defense technology creators, decides to retire from weapons manufacture. A powerful competitor attempts to kill Stark, and almost succeeds. To keep himself alive, Stark must build a modern-day suit of armor. He then begins to build more agile and powerful versions of the suit, and uses it to fight crime as the Invincible Iron Man!
Gospel Hill (2008)
Jumper (2008)
A genetic anomaly allows a young man to teleport himself anywhere. He discovers this gift has existed for centuries and finds himself in a war that has been raging for thousands of years between "Jumpers" and those who have sworn to kill them.
Cleaner (2007)
Afro Samurai (2007)
Resurrecting the Champ (2007)
Up-and-coming sports reporter (Hartnett) rescues a homeless man ("Champ", Jackson) only to discover that he is, in fact, a boxing legend believed to have passed away. What begins as an opportunity to resurrect Champ's story and escape the shadow of his father's success becomes a personal journey as the ambitious reporter reexamines his own life and his relationship with his family.
Home of the Brave (2006)
Three soldiers struggle to readjust to life at home after returning home from a lengthy tour in Iraq.
Black Snake Moan (2006)
A God-fearing bluesman (Jackson) takes to a wild young woman (Ricci) who, as a victim of childhood sexual abuse, looks everywhere for love, never quite finding it.
Snakes on a Plane (2006)
On board a flight over the Pacific Ocean, an assassin, bent on killing a passenger who's a witness in protective custody, lets loose a crate full of deadly snakes.
Freedomland (2006)
When her daughter disappears and is believed to be dead, a single mother blames an African-American man from the projects for the kidnapping, creating a racial controversy. An African-American detective(Freeman) and a white newspaper reporter team up to investigate the case, which they discover may be more complicated than they expected... the detective s/b (Jackson). Assume the reference to (Freeman) is Morgan, who is not in this movie.
Honor Deferred (2006)
Farce of the Penguins (2006)
A mockumentary the illuminates penguin survival and mating rituals, as well as one bird's search for love while on a 70-mile trek with his hedonistic buddies.
The Boondocks (2005)
The Man (2005)
A bumbling traveling salesman stumbles into an ATF sting and the agent must make him his partner to save his undercover operation.
Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005)
xXx: State of the Union (2005)
NSA Agent August Gibbons, fresh off the success of his last renegade recruitment, once again finds himself in need of an outsider. Gibbons and his new agent Darius Stone, now code-named "XXX," must track down a military splinter group that is conspiring to overthrow the U.S. Government.
Mr. Incredible and Pals (2005)
Coach Carter (2005)
The Incredibles (2004)
The Incredibles (2004)
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas (2004)
Kill Bill: Vol. 2 (2004)
Twisted (2004)
In My Country (2004)
S.W.A.T. (2003)
Basic (2003)
Freedom: A History of Us (2003)
xXx (2002)
No Good Deed (2002)
Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones (2002)
Changing Lanes (2002)
The Comeback (2002)
The Proud Family (2001)
Formula 51 (2001)
The Caveman's Valentine (2001)
Unbreakable (2000)
Shaft (2000)
WWE Smackdown! (2000)
Rules of Engagement (2000)
Any Given Wednesday (2000)
Deep Blue Sea (1999)
Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999)
Our Friend, Martin (1999)
The Red Violin (1998)
The Negotiator (1998)
Out of Sight (1998)
Sphere (1998)
Jackie Brown (1997)
Eve's Bayou (1997)
One Eight Seven (1997)
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child (1997)
The Long Kiss Goodnight (1996)
A Time to Kill (1996)
Trees Lounge (1996)
The Great White Hype (1996)
Hard Eight (1996)
Fluke (1995)
Die Hard: With a Vengeance (1995)
Kiss of Death (1995)
Losing Isaiah (1995)
The Search for One-eye Jimmy (1994)
The New Age (1994)
Pulp Fiction (1994)
Hail Caesar (1994)
Against the Wall (1994)
Assault at West Point: The Court-Martial of Johnson Whittaker (1994)
Fresh (1994)
True Romance (1993)
Jurassic Park (1993)
Menace II Society (1993)
Amos & Andrew (1993)
Loaded Weapon 1 (1993)
The American Experience (1993)
I'll Fly Away (1992)
Ghostwriter (1992)
Patriot Games (1992)
White Sands (1992)
Juice (1992)
Fathers & Sons (1992)
Jumpin' at the Boneyard (1992)
The Secret World of Spying (1992)
Dead and Alive: The Race for Gus Farace (1991)
Strictly Business (1991)
Roc (1991)
Johnny Suede (1991)
Jungle Fever (1991)
Law & Order (1991)
The Return of Superfly (1990)
Goodfellas (1990)
Mo' Better Blues (1990)
Betsy's Wedding (1990)
Def by Temptation (1990)
A Shock to the System (1990)
The Exorcist III (1990)
Sea of Love (1989)
The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd (1989)
Do the Right Thing (1989)
A Man Called Hawk (1989)
Dead Man Out (1989)
Coming to America (1988)
School Daze (1988)
Eddie Murphy Raw (1987)
Magic Sticks (1987)
Uncle Tom's Cabin (1987)
Spenser: For Hire (1986)
Ragtime (1981)
The Trial of the Moke (1978)
The Displaced Person (1977)
Together for Days (1972)
1408 (1408)
A man who specializes in debunking paranormal occurrences checks into the fabled room 1408 in the Dolphin Hotel. Soon after settling in, he confronts genuine terror.
