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Ode to Samuel Jackson


Just about everything this man touches turns gold in my POV. I may be a little biased since we were born on the same day. One of the most charming actors to ever grace the silver screen.
Photo Credit: AMC

Born on December 21st (same day as me:-D)!
His first role donning a bald head was in The Great White Hype.

His character from Pulp Fiction (1994), Jules Winnfield, ranked second in the 'coolest movie characters of all time', in a poll by the UK's Empire Magazine.

Was an usher at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s funeral.

Has the rare distinction of having played characters that have been eaten by both a shark and a dinosaur.

With his permission, Marvel Comics designed the Ultimate Nick Fury after his likeness.

Learned to play the guitar for his role in Black Snake Moan,  he is also featured on the soundtrack.

Samuel Jackson was cast as Frozone in The Incredibles because the writer wanted the character to have "the coolest voice."

Due to his prominent stature within the film industry and his love for golf, he is accorded a clause in all his movie contracts that guarantees him easy access to golf courses, no matter where the location shoot happens to be.

Part in Pulp Fiction was written specifically for him.

Auditioned for the part of Holdaway in Reservoir Dogs.

Aside having a say on contract negotiations, Jackson provides ideas for the characters he portrays:
  • In Unbreakable, the glass cane his character, Mr. Glass carries was his idea
  • Contrary to popular belief, Samuel L. Jackson's agent insisted that the title be changed, because Jackson "couldn't" work on a film with such a title. When Jackson heard about all of this he responded with the much cited comment, "We're totally changing that back. That's the only reason I took the job: I read the title"
  • Jheri curl wig in Pulp Fiction was his idea
  • Character Ordell Robbie's long hair and braided goatee were his idea, inspired by his favorite kung fu films
  • Signed contract to portray Nick Fury in all nine Avenger films
Source: IMDB 

The 2009 edition of The Guinness World Records, which uses a different calculation to determine film grosses, stated that Jackson is the world's highest grossing actor, having earned $7.42 billion in 68 films.
Source: Wikipedia
Photo Credit: MovieGab.net, AMC

Favorite Quotes:
"I ain't gonn' be moved on this. Right or wrong, you gonn' mind me. Like Jesus Christ said, 'Imma suffa' you. IMMA SUFFA' YOU!' Get yo ass back in my house!" - Black Snake Moan

"AK-47, the very best there is. When you absolutely, positively, have to kill every single motherf****r in the room; accept no substitute" - Jackie Brown

"What" ain't no country I've ever heard of. They speak English in What? - Pulp Fiction

"Royal with Cheese" - Pulp Fiction

"Enough is enough! I have had it with these motherf**king snakes on this motherf**king plane!" - Snakes on a Plane

However unreal it may seem, we are connected, you and I. We're on the same curve, just on opposite ends. - Unbreakable

Now that we know who you are... I know who I am. I'm not a mistake! It all makes sense. In a comic, you know how you can tell who the arch-villain's going to be? He's the exact opposite of the hero, and most time's they're friends, like you and me. I should've known way back when. You know why, David? Because of the kids. They called me Mr. Glass. - Unbreakable

Yes they deserve to die and I hope they burn in hell! - A Time to Kill

Favorite Samalicious Movie:
Black Snake Moan (2006)
Snakes on a Plane (2006)
Unbreakable (2000)
Deep Blue Sea (1999)
A Time to Kill (1996)
Pulp Fiction (1994)
Photo Credit: IMDB, Empire Online

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