Samuel L. Jackson is one of the most illustrious Hollywood actors and has appeared in more than 100 films in his career. Abandoned by his father when he was a child, Jackson left behind a difficult childhood to become one of the most successful Hollywood stars. Though he suffered from stuttering, with determination and hard work, he went on to pursue a career in acting. His career began with small roles in films like ‘Goodfellas.’ Eventually, he started hogging the limelight and earned more prominent roles in movies like ‘Jungle Fever,’ ‘Patriot Games,’ ‘True Romance,’ ‘Jurassic Park,’ and ‘Pulp Fiction.’ Since then, he has received several nominations and awards for his roles in films. Apart from his acting career, he was also involved in the ‘Civil Rights Movement’ and was politically active when he campaigned during the 2008 Democratic presidential primaries for the-then Senator Barack Obama. As a humanitarian, he started his own charity organization called ‘Prizeo’ as part of a campaign to raise money to fight Alzheimer’s disease. Jackson is known for his characteristic ‘Kangol’ hats and ‘tough nut’ roles in films. He is one of the highest-grossing film actors of all time. Besides being an actor, he is also an accomplished musician and can play bass instruments.