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==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
===[http://www.scifijapan.com/articles/2017/02/18/kong-skull-island-production-notes-and-high-res-photos/ ''Kong: Skull Island'' | ===[http://www.scifijapan.com/articles/2017/02/18/kong-skull-island-production-notes-and-high-res-photos/ ''Kong: Skull Island'' production notes]=== | ||
SAMUEL L. JACKSON (Preston Packard), one of the most respected actors in Hollywood, has appeared in well over 100 films. His portrayal of Jules, the philosopher hitman in Quentin Tarantino’s “Pulp Fiction,” made an indelible mark on American cinema. In addition to overwhelming critical acclaim, he garnered Academy Award and Golden Globe nominations and won a BAFTA Award, all in the category of Best Supporting Actor, and also won an Independent Spirit Award for Best Male Lead. Jackson has since reunited with Tarantino on a number of films, including “Jackie Brown,” for which he received another Golden Globe nod; “Kill Bill: Vol. 2”; “Django Unchained”; and, most recently, “The Hateful Eight.” | {{Quote|<poem>SAMUEL L. JACKSON (Preston Packard), one of the most respected actors in Hollywood, has appeared in well over 100 films. His portrayal of Jules, the philosopher hitman in Quentin Tarantino’s “Pulp Fiction,” made an indelible mark on American cinema. In addition to overwhelming critical acclaim, he garnered Academy Award and Golden Globe nominations and won a BAFTA Award, all in the category of Best Supporting Actor, and also won an Independent Spirit Award for Best Male Lead. Jackson has since reunited with Tarantino on a number of films, including “Jackie Brown,” for which he received another Golden Globe nod; “Kill Bill: Vol. 2”; “Django Unchained”; and, most recently, “The Hateful Eight.” | ||
Jackson has a nine-picture deal with Marvel Studios and has starred as action hero Nick Fury in three of their blockbuster franchises. Jackson has played the role in “Iron Man” and “Iron Man 2”; “Captain America: The First Avenger” and “Captain America: The Winter Soldier”; and “The Avengers,” which opened to a record-shattering $200+ million, and “Avengers: Age of Ultron.” He will also appear in the next installment of the “Avengers” franchise, “Avengers: Infinity War.” Jackson is also voicing the character of Jimbo in the animated action comedy “Blazing Samurai” and will lend his voice to “The Incredibles 2.” | Jackson has a nine-picture deal with Marvel Studios and has starred as action hero Nick Fury in three of their blockbuster franchises. Jackson has played the role in “Iron Man” and “Iron Man 2”; “Captain America: The First Avenger” and “Captain America: The Winter Soldier”; and “The Avengers,” which opened to a record-shattering $200+ million, and “Avengers: Age of Ultron.” He will also appear in the next installment of the “Avengers” franchise, “Avengers: Infinity War.” Jackson is also voicing the character of Jimbo in the animated action comedy “Blazing Samurai” and will lend his voice to “The Incredibles 2.” | ||
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Jackson began his career onstage upon his graduation from Morehouse College in Atlanta with a degree in Dramatic Arts. Among his early plays were “Home,” “A Soldier’s Play,” “Sally/Prince” and “The District Line.” He also originated roles in two of August Wilson’s plays at Yale Repertory Theatre. For the New York Shakespeare Festival, Jackson appeared in “Mother Courage and Her Children,” “Spell #7” and “The Mighty Gents.” | Jackson began his career onstage upon his graduation from Morehouse College in Atlanta with a degree in Dramatic Arts. Among his early plays were “Home,” “A Soldier’s Play,” “Sally/Prince” and “The District Line.” He also originated roles in two of August Wilson’s plays at Yale Repertory Theatre. For the New York Shakespeare Festival, Jackson appeared in “Mother Courage and Her Children,” “Spell #7” and “The Mighty Gents.” | ||
On the small screen, Jackson starred in the 2011 HBO movie “The Sunset Limited.” He earlier starred in John Frankenheimer’s Emmy-winning “Against the Wall,” also for HBO. His performance brought him Cable ACE and Golden Globe nominations for Best Supporting Actor in a Movie or Miniseries. In addition, he served as executive producer for the Spike TV animated series “Afro Samurai,” which premiered in 2007 and ran for three seasons. The series received an Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Animated Program. The first edition of the “Afro Samurai” video game launched in February 2009. | On the small screen, Jackson starred in the 2011 HBO movie “The Sunset Limited.” He earlier starred in John Frankenheimer’s Emmy-winning “Against the Wall,” also for HBO. His performance brought him Cable ACE and Golden Globe nominations for Best Supporting Actor in a Movie or Miniseries. In addition, he served as executive producer for the Spike TV animated series “Afro Samurai,” which premiered in 2007 and ran for three seasons. The series received an Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Animated Program. The first edition of the “Afro Samurai” video game launched in February 2009.</poem>}} | ||
==Selected filmography== | ==Selected filmography== | ||
*[[wikipedia:1998 MTV Movie Awards|MTV Movie Awards]] ''[[GODZILLA (1998 film)|GODZILLA]]'' sketch (1998) as himself | |||
*''[[Kong: Skull Island]]'' (2017) as Lieutenant Colonel [[Preston Packard]] | *''[[Kong: Skull Island]]'' (2017) as Lieutenant Colonel [[Preston Packard]] | ||
==Videos== | ==Videos== | ||
{{Videos| | {{Videos| | ||
{{vid|<youtube width="300" height=" | {{vid|<youtube width="300" height="168">WDUf9oWK36A</youtube>|Jackson in a 1998 MTV Movie Awards<br>sketch parodying ''[[GODZILLA (1998 film)|GODZILLA]]''}} | ||
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{{vid|<youtube width="300" height=" | {{vid|<youtube width="300" height="168">Srz4AGpl2M8</youtube>|Twitter interviews with Brie Larson, [[Tom Hiddleston]], and [[Samuel L. Jackson]]}} | ||
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{{vid|<youtube width="300" height="169">TxlOclgMFfk</youtube>|Fox 5 | {{vid|<youtube width="300" height="169">TxlOclgMFfk</youtube>|Fox 5 interview}} | ||
{{vid|<youtube width="300" height="169">0I-9ERlJnqs</youtube>|Samuel L. Jackson on ''British Weather''}} | |||
{{vid|<youtube width="300" height="169">0I-9ERlJnqs</youtube>|Samuel L. Jackson | |||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
*[http://jimpluff.tumblr.com/post/158392259276/q-which-do-you-think-is-stronger-king-kong-or Samuel L. Jackson proclaims the superiority of Mothra to Kong and Godzilla on a Japanese talk show] | *[http://jimpluff.tumblr.com/post/158392259276/q-which-do-you-think-is-stronger-king-kong-or Samuel L. Jackson proclaims the superiority of Mothra to Kong and Godzilla on a Japanese talk show] | ||
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Samuel Leroy Jackson is a prolific American film actor and producer, having appeared in over 100 films throughout his acting career. Some of his most prominent roles include Jules Winnfield in Pulp Fiction, Mace Windu in the Star Wars prequel trilogy, and Nick Fury in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Biography
Kong: Skull Island production notes
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SAMUEL L. JACKSON (Preston Packard), one of the most respected actors in Hollywood, has appeared in well over 100 films. His portrayal of Jules, the philosopher hitman in Quentin Tarantino’s “Pulp Fiction,” made an indelible mark on American cinema. In addition to overwhelming critical acclaim, he garnered Academy Award and Golden Globe nominations and won a BAFTA Award, all in the category of Best Supporting Actor, and also won an Independent Spirit Award for Best Male Lead. Jackson has since reunited with Tarantino on a number of films, including “Jackie Brown,” for which he received another Golden Globe nod; “Kill Bill: Vol. 2”; “Django Unchained”; and, most recently, “The Hateful Eight.” |
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Selected filmography
- MTV Movie Awards GODZILLA sketch (1998) as himself
- Kong: Skull Island (2017) as Lieutenant Colonel Preston Packard
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