Samuel L. Jackson Oscar

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Samuel L. Jackson Receives His First Oscar From Longtime Friend ... (Because of Them We Can)

He's the highest grossing box office actor of all time! Samuel L. Jackson received his very first Oscar from longtime friend and peer, Denzel Washington, ...

Legendary actor Danny Glover also received the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award at the ceremony for his work. Jackson was nominated for best supporting actor at the Academy Awards for his role in Pulp Fiction in 1995. Not only has Jackson starred in more than 150 films over the course of his career, including notable classics such as Pulp Fiction, Jurassic Park, Deep Blue Sea, and Die Hard with a Vengeance, he also has a long list of philanthropic efforts that only enhance his congeniality with the masses.

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Samuel L Jackson finally gets the nod from Academy (Johannesburg Sunday World)

Jackson, popular for his “no nonsense” roles, was presented the Honourary award by fellow actor Denzel Washington at the 12th Governors Awards gala in Hollywood ...

I would like to apologise to the Williams family and my King Richard family. I am embarrassed and my actions were not indicative of the man I want to be. My behavior at last night’s Academy Awards was unacceptable and inexcusable.

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Samuel L. Jackson receives his first-ever Oscar as Lifetime ... (Bollywood Hungama)

On Friday, the Pulp Fiction star was presented with an honorary Academy Award for lifetime achievement by his longtime friend Denzel Washington in a non- ...

It's truly been an honor and a pleasure to entertain you,” he concluded his emotional speech. The prolific actor is recognised for his notable performances in Jurassic Park (1993), Pulp Fiction (1994), Star Wars (1999-2005), Die Hard with a Vengeance (1995), Iron Man (2008) and many more. On Friday, the Pulp Fiction star was presented with an honorary Academy Award for lifetime achievement by his longtime friend Denzel Washington in a non-televised ceremony. So I'm really, really proud to receive this statue,” he said before thanking the Governors for the recognition. “Thanks to every person who has ever bought a ticket to any movie I was in. “We worked together even before that, at the Negro Ensemble Company. We did a pretty good play called The Soldier's Play that became great movie, A Soldier's Story. Wasn't as good as it would've been had Sam been in it, but that's for another day.”

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Oscars 2022: Samuel L. Jackson Receives His First Academy Award ... (Showbiz Cheat Sheet)

Samuel L. Jackson receives an honorary Oscar for his lifetime achievement in movies. The award was presented by Denzel Washington.

“When I got the opportunity, I tried to represent this business the best I do now,” Jackson said. During his speech, Jackson reflected on growing up in Chattanooga, TN, and how as a kid, he never would have believed he could get to this point. Jackson began his movie career with a small role in Milos Forman’s Ragtime in 1981. According to People, his movies have earned a cumulative worldwide total of $27 billion. Samuel L. Jackson is a prolific actor whose career extends through multiple decades. To this day, Jackson is the highest-grossing actor of all time.

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