Career Timeline of Samuel L. Jackson: Major Achievements and Milestones
How Samuel L. Jackson built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.
Samuel L. Jackson is a highly acclaimed and prolific American actor, recognized as one of the most prominent actors of his generation. His extensive filmography has generated over $27 billion globally, making him the highest-grossing actor of all time. In 2022, Jackson was honored with the Academy Honorary Award, acknowledging his status as a cultural icon with a significant impact across various genres, generations, and audiences worldwide.
1991: Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actor
In 1991, Samuel L. Jackson won the Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actor for his performance in Spike Lee's Jungle Fever.
1994: BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role
In 1994, Samuel L. Jackson received the BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role and the Independent Spirit Award for Best Male Lead for his performance in Quentin Tarantino's Pulp Fiction.
1997: Silver Bear for Best Actor
In 1997, Samuel L. Jackson received the Silver Bear for Best Actor at the 48th Berlin International Film Festival for his leading performance in Quentin Tarantino's Jackie Brown.
1998: Hosting the MTV Movie Awards
In 1998, Samuel L. Jackson hosted the MTV Movie Awards.
2002: Consent for Marvel Comics Nick Fury design
In 2002, Samuel L. Jackson gave his consent for Marvel Comics to design their "Ultimate" version of the character Nick Fury after his likeness.
2004: Frank Tenpenny in Grand Theft Auto
In 2004, Samuel L. Jackson voiced the character Frank Tenpenny in the video game "Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas".
November 4, 2005: Hawaii International Film Festival Achievement in Acting Award
On November 4, 2005, Samuel L. Jackson received the Hawaii International Film Festival Achievement in Acting Award, recognizing his contributions to film.
2005: Hosting the Spike TV Video Game Awards
In 2005, Samuel L. Jackson hosted the Spike TV Video Game Awards.
January 30, 2006: Hand and Footprint Ceremony at Grauman's Chinese Theatre
On January 30, 2006, Samuel L. Jackson was honored with a hand and footprint ceremony at Grauman's Chinese Theatre, marking him as the seventh African American and 191st actor to be recognized in this manner.
November 2006: Voice of God for The Bible Experience
In November 2006, Samuel L. Jackson provided the voice of God for "The Bible Experience", the New Testament audiobook version of the Bible.
December 2, 2006: German Bambi Award for International Film
On December 2, 2006, Samuel L. Jackson won the German Bambi Award for International Film, in recognition of his many contributions to the film industry.
January 30, 2007: Narrator in Farce of the Penguins
On January 30, 2007, Samuel L. Jackson was the narrator in Bob Saget's direct-to-DVD "Farce of the Penguins", a spoof of the documentary "March of the Penguins".
2007: Afro Samurai role
In 2007, Samuel L. Jackson was the voice actor for the title character of the anime series "Afro Samurai".
2008: Campaigning for Barack Obama
During the 2008 Democratic Primary, Samuel L. Jackson campaigned for Barack Obama in Texarkana, Texas.
2008: Iron Man Cameo as Nick Fury
In 2008, Samuel L. Jackson made a cameo appearance as Nick Fury in a post-credit scene of the film "Iron Man".
2008: Portraying the villain in The Spirit
In 2008, Samuel L. Jackson portrayed the villain in the film "The Spirit".
2008: Reprising Role of Mace Windu and Starring in Lakeview Terrace
In 2008, Samuel L. Jackson reprised his role as Mace Windu in "Star Wars: The Clone Wars" and starred in "Lakeview Terrace", where he played a racist cop.
February 2009: Signing Nine-Picture Deal with Marvel Studios
In February 2009, Samuel L. Jackson signed a nine-picture deal with Marvel Studios to appear as Nick Fury in various Marvel films.
2009: Starting a Charity
In 2009, Samuel L. Jackson and his wife LaTanya Richardson started their own charity to help support education.
2009: Narrating in Inglourious Basterds
In 2009, Samuel L. Jackson narrated several scenes in Quentin Tarantino's film "Inglourious Basterds".
2009: Guinness World Record
The 2009 edition of "The Guinness World Records" stated that Samuel L. Jackson is the world's highest-grossing actor, with $7.42 billion generated across 68 films.
2010: Portraying Rev. Sultan in Atlanta Falcons Commercial
In 2010, Samuel L. Jackson portrayed Rev. Sultan in the Atlanta Falcons' "Rise Up" commercial.
2010: Starring in Mother and Child and Unthinkable
In 2010, Samuel L. Jackson starred in the drama "Mother and Child" and portrayed an interrogator in "Unthinkable".
2011: Box office grossing records
By 2011, the films that featured Samuel L. Jackson as a leading actor or supporting co-star had grossed a total of $2.81 to $4.91 billion at the North American box office.
December 25, 2012: Release of Django Unchained
On December 25, 2012, Samuel L. Jackson appeared in Quentin Tarantino's film "Django Unchained".
2012: Hosting the Spike TV Video Game Awards
In 2012, Samuel L. Jackson hosted the Spike TV Video Game Awards.
June 2013: Launching Alzheimer's disease campaign
In June 2013, Samuel L. Jackson launched a joint campaign with Prizeo to raise money to fight Alzheimer's disease.
2013: Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. cameo appearance
In 2013, Samuel L. Jackson reprised his role as Fury in a cameo appearance on the ABC television series Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
2013: Voice role of Whiplash in Turbo
In 2013, Samuel L. Jackson was the voice actor for Whiplash in "Turbo".
2014: Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. cameo appearance
In 2014, Samuel L. Jackson reprised his role as Fury in the season finale of the ABC television series Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
2014: Reprising Nick Fury in Captain America: The Winter Soldier
In 2014, Samuel L. Jackson reprised his role as Nick Fury in "Captain America: The Winter Soldier".
December 25, 2015: Release of The Hateful Eight
On December 25, 2015, Samuel L. Jackson appeared in Quentin Tarantino's film "The Hateful Eight", released in 70mm.
2015: Reprising Nick Fury in Avengers: Age of Ultron
In 2015, Samuel L. Jackson reprised his role as Nick Fury in "Avengers: Age of Ultron".
2016: Narrating I Am Not Your Negro
In 2016, Samuel L. Jackson narrated the documentary "I Am Not Your Negro".
2018: Cameo Appearance as Nick Fury in Avengers: Infinity War
In 2018, Samuel L. Jackson made a cameo appearance as Nick Fury in "Avengers: Infinity War".
2019: Nick Fury in Avengers: Endgame and Captain Marvel
In 2019, Samuel L. Jackson made a cameo appearance as Nick Fury in "Avengers: Endgame", and starred as a younger Nick Fury in "Captain Marvel".
2019: Reprising Roles in Glass and Shaft
In 2019, Samuel L. Jackson reprised his role as Mr. Glass in the film "Glass" and his role in "Shaft", both sequels to his 2000 films.
2020: Promoting COVID-19 Safety Measures
During the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, Samuel L. Jackson encouraged people to wear face masks and donate blood, and appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live! to read "Stay the Fuck at Home" to promote social distancing.
2020: Appearing in Enslaved
In 2020, Samuel L. Jackson appeared in the television documentary series "Enslaved", with Afua Hirsch as co-presenter.
2021: Starring in Spiral: From the Book of Saw
In 2021, Samuel L. Jackson starred in the movie "Spiral: From the Book of Saw" alongside Chris Rock.
2021: Academy Honorary Award
In 2021, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences named Samuel L. Jackson as one of its Academy Honorary Award recipients.
2022: Highest Grossing Actor
As of 2022, according to data calculated by the Golden Globes, Samuel L. Jackson's movies grossed more than $27 billion across 152 movies, making him the highest-grossing actor.
2022: Receives Oscar at Governors Awards
In 2022, Samuel L. Jackson received his Oscar presented by Denzel Washington at the 12th Annual Governors Awards.
2022: Broadway Return in The Piano Lesson
In 2022, Samuel L. Jackson returned to Broadway after 11 years, starring as Doaker Charles in a revival of August Wilson's "The Piano Lesson", directed by his wife LaTanya Richardson Jackson; and also receiving a Tony Award nomination for Best Featured Actor in a Play for his performance.
November 2023: Filming Last Meals
In late November 2023, Samuel L. Jackson will commence filming "Last Meals".
October 24, 2024: Endorsing Kamala Harris
On October 24, 2024, Samuel L. Jackson endorsed Kamala Harris in the 2024 United States presidential election and spoke at one of her campaign rallies.
2024: Role in Argylle
In 2024, Samuel L. Jackson had a minor role in the Matthew Vaughn-directed spy comedy "Argylle".
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