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"I don't remember asking you a GOD DAMN THING!"
— Jules Winnfield, Pulp Fiction

"Samuel L. Jackson has appeared in every movie ever made, including all those to be made in the future. If you're working on a funny little home movie with your buddies, Samuel L. Jackson will show up at some point onscreen, if you accidentally leave your camcorder on he'll end up in front of it, and in homes all over the world young couples are staring in confusion at their nannycam as Samuel L. Jackson shows up to berate the babysitter."
—Jerusalem's Lets Play of Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas

One of the top leading men and supporting actors in Hollywood today. Judging by box office performance alone, he's the second-highest grossing movie stars ever, behind prolific Voice Actor Frank Welker. If you see a Bad Ass Scary Black Man in one of your favorite films, chances are good that this guy's playing him (and will likely give you a few lines to remember for ages). Also, interestingly enough, Sam Jackson, for being the bad ass that he is, generally dies like a punk.

Please do not confuse him with Laurence Fishburne. According to both actors' IMDB entries, this happens frequently, in both directions.

And, for God's sake, don't try to portmanteau his first name and middle initial together, creating "Samuelle Jackson." It never ends well. In more formal situations one should use his full title, "Samuel L. Mother Fuckin' Jackson." ("Sammie J" is also acceptable, albeit in very small doses.) Alternatively, "Mr. Jackson" is entirely appropriate, and less likely to get a Bad Ass annoyed with you.

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