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Samuel Jackson: Bio, Age, Wife, and Net Worth

Samuel Jackson is a highly prolific American actor of Gabonese descent. He has appeared in over 150 films and is one of the most popular actors of his generation.

Samuel L. Jackson Biography

Samuel attended Morehouse College in Atlanta and described himself as being a straight arrow in the 60s. He joined the cheer squad and the swimming team and aspired to be a marine biologist. He later switched to architecture. Jackson is a Liverpool FC fan, an English Premier League team.

In the ’70s, Jackson developed addictions to alcohol and cocaine. This prevented him from proceeding with the two plays to Broadway (actors Charles S. Dutton and Anthony Chisholm took his place).

After he successfully completed rehabilitation, he appeared in Jungle Fever as a crack cocaine addict.

Jackson mainly played minor roles in Coming to America and various television films. Morgan Freeman was Jackson’s mentor.

NameSamuel Leroy Jackson
BornDecember 21st, 1948 in Washington, D.C. (Age 73 years)
Spouse LaTanya Richardson Jackson
ParentsHarriet Elizabeth and Roy Henry Jackson
Children -Zoe Jackson
Upcoming MoviesBlazing Samurai, The Marvels
Height1.89 m
Campaigns -Joint Campaign with Prizeo to fight Alzheimer’s disease
One for the Boys Campaign to enlighten men about Testicle Cancer
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Samuel Jackson Age

Samuel L. Jackson was born on December 21st, 1948 in Washington, D.C. to his mother, Harriet Elizabeth, and his father, Roy Henry Jackson. Samuel only saw his father twice in his life, and he was raised by his maternal grandparents and mother.

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Samuel Jackson family

Jackson was born to his mother, Elizabeth Harriett Montgomery, a factory worker, and Roy Henry Jackson, who didn’t play a role in his life. Samuel’s father died of alcoholism. He was raised by Edgar and Pearl Montgomery, his maternal grandparents. According to DNA tests, Jackson originated from the Benga people of Gabon, and he became a Gabonese citizen in 2019.

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Samuel L. Jackson Marriage

While in school, he met LaTanya Richardson Jackson, who was a student at Spelman College. Samuel had a courtship that lasted 10 years.

LaTanya said she explained to Samuel that her grandfather was sick and she wanted him to walk down the aisle before he passed away. She instructed Samuel to ask her grandfather for her hand in marriage and then told him to propose to her after her grandfather gave his blessings. They married in August 1980 and settled down in New York. They have a daughter named Zoe Jackson, born in 1982.

Awards and Nominations

Here is the list of Awards and Nominations that Jackson has received ;

http://wiki/List_of_awards_and_nominations_received_by_Samuel_L._Jackson

He is also producing a live-action film adaptation of Afro Samurai.

Samuel L. Jackson Net Worth

Samuel’s net worth is estimated to be over $ 27 billion collectively from the film in which he appeared.