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Samuel L. Jackson

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Samuel L. Jackson is an American film producer and actor. Born in 1948 in Washington D.C., he gained recognition early in his career for his performances in Patriot Games, Jungle Fever, and Jurassic Park. He is, however, best known for his roles in Pulp Fiction, Star Wars, and as Nick Fury in the Marvel film franchise. In 2011, Jackson became the highest grossing actor of all time, surpassing voice actor Frank Welker.

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