Samuel L. Jackson is one of the most instantly recognizable faces in Hollywood. He is one of the highest-grossing actors of all time and a cultural icon known for his sharp delivery and popular leading roles. Read on to discover a guide to Samuel L. Jackson’s best movies and performances. We also provide you with all the information needed to stream these titles on services like Max, Disney+, Netflix and many more!
After key cameos in Coming to America, Goodfellas, and Jurassic Park, Samuel L. Jackson made his name early by featuring in three Spike Lee joints back to back. His lead role in Jungle Fever earned him his first award at the Cannes Film Festival for Best Actor.
1994’s Pulp Fiction was the breakout role of Samuel L. Jackson's career. The character Jules was specifically written for him by Quentin Tarantino who saw Jackson steal the show with thunderous soliloquies. The rest of the '90s saw him rise to prominence. He took roles in Die Hard with a Vengeance, A Time to Kill, and another smash-hit with Quentin Tarantino with Jackie Brown. Capping off the decade, Samuel L. Jackson appeared in Star Wars: Episode 1 - The Phantom Menace, unforgettably portraying Jedi Master Mace Windu.
Samuel L. Jackson continued the role of Mace Windu for another two Star Wars movies, between starring in the remake of Shaft and the M. Night Shyamalan-directed Unbreakable. Proving his versatility, Jackson featured in Coach Carter which saw him take on a sentimental role before the absurd cult classic, Snakes on a Plane. The role that has come to define him in the latter part of his career is that of Nick Fury, leader of S.H.I.E.LD. in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. He appeared in the initial Iron Man movie before playing a much larger role in The Avengers and Avengers: Age of Ultron.
Where to watch the best Samuel L. Jackson movies online
While we wait for more chances to see this legendary actor on the big screen again, these are Samuel L. Jackson’s best movies ranked and where you can watch them in the United States!