Samuel L. Jackson
- Biography
- After spending the 1980s playing a series of drug addict and character parts, Samuel L. Jackson emerged in the 1990s as one of the most prominent and well-respected actors in Hollywood.
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- Born
- December 21, 1948
Awards
Golden Globes
| Year | Result | Award | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Nominated | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy Jackie Brown |
Academy Awards
| Year | Result | Award | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Nominated | Oscar | Best Supporting Actor Pulp Fiction |
Berlin International Film Festival
| Year | Result | Award | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Won | Berlin International Film Festival | Silver Bear for Best Actor Jackie Brown |
Independent Spirit Awards
| Year | Result | Award | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Nominated | Independent Spirit Awards | Best Supporting Male Mother and Child (2009) |
| 1997 | Nominated | Independent Spirit Awards | Best Supporting Actor Hard Eight |
Films
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