Samuel L. Jackson graduated from Morehouse College in 1972 and began his acting career on stage. A move to New York City led to a friendship with Spike Lee and some of his first movie gigs before he enjoyed a star-making turn with a commanding performance in Pulp Fiction. Jackson became a ubiquitous presence on the big screen, appearing in big-budget films like Star Wars: The Phantom Menace and its sequels, and the numerous installments of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. In 2011, he was named the highest-grossing actor of all time with more than $7.2 billion in wealth.
One of the hardest-working Hollywood actors, Samuel L. Jackson has appeared in countless films, including ‘Pulp Fiction,’ ‘Jurassic Park’ and the ‘Star Wars’ and Marvel superhero franchises.