American actor among the highest-grossing leads in film history, known for collaborations with Quentin Tarantino and as Nick Fury in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Background
Born in Washington, D.C., and raised in Chattanooga, Tennessee, Jackson studied at Morehouse College, where he was suspended for his role in a civil-rights protest before later returning to graduate.
Career
He worked in supporting roles for Spike Lee in “Do the Right Thing” and “Jungle Fever” before Quentin Tarantino cast him as Jules Winnfield in “Pulp Fiction.” He played Mr. Glass in M. Night Shyamalan’s “Unbreakable,” “Split,” and “Glass,” and Nick Fury across the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the Disney+ series “Secret Invasion.”
Style
Jackson’s commanding voice and prolific output across mainstream studio films make him one of the most recognized character leads in modern cinema.
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