How old is Samuel L. Jackson?

Samuel L. Jackson is 77 years old. He was born on December 21, 1948.

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Samuel L. Jackson

Actor known for Pulp Fiction and Marvel’s Nick Fury

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How old is Samuel L. Jackson?
77 years old¹
Samuel L. Jackson is 77 years old. He was born on December 21, 1948.

Samuel Leroy Jackson is an American actor and film producer.
He is one of the most widely recognized actors of his generation.
The films in which he has appeared have collectively grossed more than $27 billion worldwide, making him the highest-grossing actor of all time.

Samuel L. Jackson comes up in these episodes:

MyShowNotes ✓ Philosophy | Public Figures – A Nateland Podcast | Ep #32: Born in Tennessee, but nobody thinks of him that way. (32:40)
MyShowNotes ✓ Marriage with Leanne Morgan | Public Figures – A Nateland Podcast | Ep #36: Named for playing Nick Fury when a commenter signs off with that name. (5:35)