Samuel L. Jackson
Actor
Jackson Lifts 'Valentine' Out of Absurdity...schizophrenic too? Thanks to a compelling performance by Samuel L. Jackson as the aforementioned hero and to stylish direction by Kasi ("Eve's Bayou") Lemmons, "Valentine" rises above its humble circumstances. And its humble... In this article: Samuel L. Jackson, Manhattan, St. Valentine's Day, Sherlock Holmes, Delusion, and Agatha Christie |
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Wikipedia | October 10, 2009
Eve's Bayou
...who made her directorial debut with this feature. Samuel L. Jackson starred in the film (and served as a producer ) alongside Debbi Morgan, Jurnee Smollett, Lynn Whitfield, and Meagan Good. Eve (Smollett ) is the youngest daughter of one of...
In this article: Eve's Bayou, Eve, Jurnee Smollett, Debbi Morgan, Lynn Whitfield, TIME, Kasi Lemmons, and Academy Awards
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topix | February 16, 2009
Holding Out For A Hero: Eve's Bayou
Holding Out For A Hero: Eve's Bayou By Odienator Kasi Lemmons must think Samuel L. Jackson is sexy. Of the three films she's directed, two feature Sam and both tease from his performance and persona a sensuality unseen in most of his work.
In this article: Eve's Bayou
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ENI News | February 01, 2008
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...action drama The Spirit, where he portrays the nemesis, "Octopus". In early 2008, Jackson began production on the comedy Soul Men in which he stars with Bernie Mac. Other film credits include Snakes on a Plane, Coach Carter, Star Wars...
In this article: Jumper, Doug Liman, Hayden Christensen, Griffin, Jamie Bell, Paladin, Simon Kinberg, and Rachel Bilson
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Trimark Pictures
...Living Dead III and Pinocchio's Revenge. Trimark also specialized in made-for-television features, which included the dramatic Eve's Bayou, starring Samuel L. Jackson, which received critical acclaim. Trimark also released Stephen King's...
In this article: Trimark, Julian Sands, HBO, Return of the Living Dead III, Pinocchio's Revenge, Eve's Bayou, Stephen King's Storm of the Century, and Warlock
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www.washingtonpost.com | December 22, 2007
Does Denzel Always Have to Represent?
Samuel L. Jackson has done much the same, making schlocky movies that leave many shaking their heads but also using his celebrity to work with a female black director such as Kasi Lemmons on "Eve's Bayou" and "The Caveman's Valentine."
In this article: Denzel Washington, Jay-Z, Sidney Poitier, Melvin B. Tolson, Frank Lucas, American Gangster, Oprah Winfrey, Malcolm X, Academy Award, and Wiley College
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PR Newswire | October 25, 2007
Lincoln Talks to the Stars 'Off the Red Carpet'
...of the 1997 drama Eve's Bayou, which she also penned. Her follow-up directorial effort, the 2001 The Caveman's Valentine starring Samuel L. Jackson, cemented her as a Hollywood force. She is currently at work on a pilot for CBS, The...
In this article: Tasha Smith, Academy Award, Emmy Award, Tracey Edmonds, Common, HBO, Kasi Lemmons, and Black
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Samuel L. Jackson
...'', and starred in the 2000 remake of the 1971 film ''Shaft ''. Jackson's sole film in 2001 was ''The Caveman's Valentine, where he plays a homeless musician in a murder thriller. The film was directed by Kasi Lemmons, who previously worked...
In this article: Morehouse College, Mace Windu, Golden Globe, Latanya Richardson, Morgan Freeman, Freedomland, Spike Lee, Eve's Bayou, and S.W.A.T
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Description from Wikipedia:
Samuel Leroy Jackson (born December 21, 1948) is an American film and television actor. Jackson came to fame in the early 1990s, after a series of well-reviewed performances, and has since become a major film star and cultural icon, having appeared in a large number of high-grossing films. He has also appeared in over seventy films, including Pulp Fiction, Eve's Bayou, and three of the six Star Wars films. Jackson's many roles has made him one of the highest grossing actors at the box office. Jackson has won multiple awards for his film performances and has been portrayed in various forms of media including films, television series, and songs.
Jackson has noted that he chooses roles that are "exciting to watch" and have an "interesting character inside of a story", and that in his roles he wanted to "do things [he hasn't] done, things [he] saw as a kid and wanted to do and now [has] an opportunity to do".
- Name At Birth:
- Samuel Leroy Jackson
- Birth Date:
- December 21, 1948
- Birthplace:
- Washington, D.C.
- Years Active:
- 1981–present
- Website:
- http://www.samuelljackson.com/
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