Full Name: Samuel Leroy Jackson; Profession: Film and television actor, producer, voice actor; Nationality: American; Born: December 21, 1948; Birthplace: Washington, D.C., USA; Generation: Baby Boomer; Chinese Zodiac: Earth Rat; Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius; Age in 2025: 77; Marital Status: Married (to actress and producer LaTanya Richardson Jackson since 1980); Children: One daughter, Zoe Jackson; Description: Samuel L. Jackson is one of the most recognizable and highest-grossing film actors in cinematic history, known for his powerful voice, commanding presence, and ability to move seamlessly between independent cinema, major studio blockbusters, and television. He grew up in Chattanooga, Tennessee, became involved in the civil rights movement as a young man, and later studied at Morehouse College before committing to acting, initially appearing in stage productions and small film roles in the 1970s and 1980s. His breakthrough came through his collaborations with director Spike Lee and, especially, his Oscar-nominated performance as Jules Winnfield in Quentin Tarantino’s “Pulp Fiction,” which cemented him as a cultural icon. Jackson went on to headline or co-star in a vast range of major films, including “Die Hard with a Vengeance,” “Jackie Brown,” “Jurassic Park,” “Unbreakable,” and “Coach Carter,” showing his range from action and crime to drama and mentoring roles. To a new generation, he is best known as Nick Fury, the strategist behind the Avengers initiative in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, appearing in numerous interconnected films and series that helped redefine franchise storytelling worldwide. Beyond his box office success, Jackson is admired for his longevity, work ethic, and distinctive speaking style, as well as his activism on issues affecting African American communities and his candid discussions of overcoming addiction. His career has made him a global pop-culture figure, with his likeness and voice instantly recognized across continents, and his body of work continues to influence actors, filmmakers, and fans alike.