• Samuel L. Jackson is an African-American actor. On February 25, 2009, news agencies reported that Samuel L. Jackson had signed a nine picture deal with Marvel Studios. Jackson will reportedly play the character of Nick Fury in the Marvel movie universe. He will begin his deal with a co-starring role in the film Iron Man 2 starring Robert Downey Jr. and directed by Jon Favreau. Jackson first appeared as Nick Fury in a cameo at the end of the first Iron Man film. Splash Page: Samuel L. Jackson and Marvel's New Super-Spy (March 24, 2009)

  Jackson will host the 2009 ESPY Awards on July 19, 2009.EW: Jackson to Host ESPY Awards for Fourth Time (April 7, 2009)

• Fast Facts

  1. Born: December 21, 1948
  2. Birthplace: Washington, DC
  3. Grew up in Chattanooga, Tennessee
  4. Middle name: Leroy
  5. Originally wanted to study architecture
  6. Oscar nominations: 1
  7. Golden Globe nominations: 3
  8. Notable role: Jules Winnfield in Pulp Fiction
  9. Was an usher at Martin Luther King, Jr.'s funeral
  10. June 13, 2000: Received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

• Film Career

  Samuel L. Jackson was born in Washington DC on December 21, 1948. His acting career began in the early '70s, Jackson began carving out a career with small roles for nearly two decades. He then started to garner national attention while working with director Spike Lee. He appeared in several of Lee's movies, including 1989's Do the Right Thing, 1990's Mo' Better Blues, and 1991's Jungle Fever.

  As the movie roles increased in number, Jackson became a genuine leading actor with his portrayal of Los Angeles gangster Jules Winnfield in Quentin Tarantino's Pulp Fiction. From there he starred in a steady stream of roles that included Die Hard: With a Vengeance, Jurassic Park, The Incredibles, and Mace Windu in the three Star Wars prequels.

  Jackson has been nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor in the film Pulp Fiction. He has also been nominated for three Golden Globe Awards.

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