Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 02: Samuel L. Jackson attends the 97th Annual Oscars at Dolby Theatre on March 02, 2025 in Hollywood ...

SAMUEL L JACKSON: (As Jules Winnfield) Oh, I'm sorry, did I break your concentration? I didn't mean to do that. Please, continue. GROSS: OK, it's easy for Samuel L. Jackson to capture your attention.

Few 20th-century African-American male actors have garnered the longevity, mass appeal and critical acclaim of Samuel L. Jackson, one of the most respected figures not just in Hollywood but also wider ...