Samuel L. Jackson is a well-known actor who has created enough of an impression on the industry to earn him a Movie star. His abilities extend from comic to serious, as evidenced by his years of past work. His ability to sell lines has made even the tiniest of roles famous, such as his appearances all through the series The Boondocks.
He’s still making movies as a filmmaker, director, and artist at the age of 73. Jackson is slated to earn an honorary Oscar at the next Academy Awards presentation for his accomplishments in the industry as being one of the top stars of all time.
Snakes on a Plane
Snakes on a Plane, albeit not as dramatic as some of Jackson’s other well-known writings, has its own appeal. Jackson’s character, special agent Neville Flynn, is tasked with protecting a critical witness. Tons of exotic snakes, rendered hostile by a chemical, are unleashed aboard the aircraft in a plan to murder the witness, and things go horribly wrong. Agent Flyyn goes to great lengths to safeguard his witness as well as the innocent passengers on the plane. Jackson bears the film on his shoulders and, because of his outstanding performance, prevents Snakes on a Plane from becoming a complete disaster.
Jurassic Park
Jurassic Park is the first in a long sequence of movies that ultimately led to the Jurassic World franchise. Ray Arnold, a tech worker who helps control the park’s security, is played by Samuel L. Jackson in a small part. He has a few dialogues and is promptly killed off, but his performance is remarkable because his character’s catchphrase “hold onto your butts” is commonly quoted.
The Incredibles
The Incredibles features Bob and Helen Parr, two ex-super superheroes who are required to endure ordinary lives without their talents until Bob develops a new way to utilize his powers to help. Samuel L. Jackson’s Frozone is indeed one of the best memorable figures to come out of The Incredibles, with a modest part as Mr. Incredible’s best friend who also has superpowers of his own.
Unbreakable
Samuel L. Jackson puts forth a lot of effort into his role as the handicapped yet clever Elijah Price in Unbreakable. Everything about him makes us want to believe in him, yet the truth about who he is is carefully veiled. Unbreakable demonstrates Jackson’s versatility as an actor who can play a variety of roles. Unbreakable was the first in a series of films that would later be known as the Unbreakable franchise, which also included Glass and Split.
Jackie Brown
Jackie Brown, our main character, is trying to smuggle money for her boss, Ordell Robbie. Jackie works for a wanted guns dealer, and Jackson plays him. Robbie, as a strong and powerful criminal, transports large sums of money and firearms while successfully escaping the law, a character that Jackson plays with ease. Jackson won a Silver Bear for Best Supporting for his performance in Jackie Brown, which is typically overlooked.
