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Samuel Leroy Jackson (born December 21, 1948) is an American actor and producer. One of the most widely recognized actors of his generation, the films in which he has appeared have collectively grossed over $27 billion worldwide, making him the second highest-grossing actor of all time. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences gave him an Academy Honorary Award in 2022 as "A cultural icon whose dynamic work has resonated across genres and generations and audiences worldwide". Jackson started his career on stage making his professional theatre debut in Mother Courage and her Children in 1980 at The Public Theatre. From 1981 to 1983 he originated the role of Private Louis Henderson in A Soldier's Play Off-Broadway. He also originated the role of Boy Willie in August Wilson's The Piano Lesson in 1987 at the Yale Repertory Theatre. He returned to the play in the 2022 Broadway revival playing Doaker Charles. Jackson early film roles include Coming to America (1988), Goodfellas (1990), Patriot Games (1992), Juice (1992), True Romance (1993), and Jurassic Park (1993), Menace II Society (1993), and Fresh (1994). His collaborations with Spike Lee led to greater prominence with films such as School Daze (1988), Do the Right Thing (1989), Mo' Better Blues (1990), Jungle Fever (1991), Oldboy (2013), and Chi-Raq (2015). Jackson's breakout role was in Quentin Tarantino's Pulp Fiction (1994) which earned him a BAFTA Award win and a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. He further collaborated with Tarantino, acting in Jackie Brown (1997), Django Unchained (2012), and The Hateful Eight (2015). He's known for having appeared in a number of big-budget films, including Die Hard with a Vengeance (1995), A Time to Kill (1996), The Long Kiss Goodnight (1996), The Negotiator (1997), Deep Blue Sea (1999), Unbreakable (2000), Shaft (2000) and its reboot (2019), XXX (2002), S.W.A.T. (2003), Coach Carter (2005), Snakes on a Plane (2006), Kingsman: The Secret Service (2014), Kong: Skull Island (2017), and Glass (2019). He also gained widespread recognition as the Jedi Mace Windu in the Star Wars prequel trilogy (1999–2005), later voicing the role in the animated film Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008) and the video game Lego Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2011). With his permission, his likeness was used for the Ultimate version of the Marvel Comics character Nick Fury; he subsequently played Fury in 11 Marvel Cinematic Universe films, beginning with a cameo appearance in Iron Man (2008), as well as guest-starring in the television series Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. He will reprise this role in the upcoming Disney+ series Secret Invasion, which is set to premiere on June 21, 2023. Jackson has provided his voice for several animated films, documentaries, television series, and video games, including Lucius Best / Frozone in the Pixar films The Incredibles (2004) and Incredibles 2 (2018).
Samuel L. Jackson
Claudsby Joel Lawrence
for Claudsby Joel Lawrence in Downtown with Claudsby and Hue
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The film is set in downtown New York City in 1972. A young cocky kid, Benjamin Douglas, arrives via bus to start an adventurous career in the big apple. His first night ends abruptly as he witnesses a mob murder in an alley in lower Manhattan. The Don sics one of his henchmen to whack the boy. Benjamin, the boy, runs to the New York City Police Department to receive protection from the mob, but only gets rudely laughed at and told to "get the fuc* otta here!". After days of hiding out, facing death in the eyes, and continuously striving to see the next day; the boy decides to take matters in his on hands. He shaves his head, changes his appearance (rips the sleeves off of his jean jacket, covers his eyes with Emmanual Khahn Sunglasses, and shaves his beard...leaving only a mustache), and hires New York's finest hitmen. Claudsby Joel Lawrence and Hubert "Hue" Dodge, former war buddies from World War II, are now retired blue collar workers from New York's classic mill-plants. Benjamin remembered his grandfather telling him stories of the two war heroes back when he was a child in Chicago. He hired the two men to take out the henchman, and send the mob a "message". After killing the henchman, the three (Claudsby, Hue, and Benjamin) quickly realize they are in deep sh*t. The Capo Bastone, the boss of the Don, declares war on downtown New York City. It gets bloody. MPAA Rating: R. Violence, Language, and Sex Characters: Benjamin Douglas - A young cocky kid from Chicago who moves to New York City to live the big life. Sh*t happens and he is getting chased by the New York mob. Claudsby Joel Lawrence - A retired blue collar mill worker who served in World War II. He is an African American that can't stand bigotry and will gladly shoot your ass dead. Hubert "Hue" Dodge - He has worked his entire life alongside with Claudsby. They served together in the war and worked hand and hand in the New York mills. He's old as f*ckin Christmas and doesn't take BS from anyone. The Don - A fat New York millionaire that puts food on the table by taking heads off shoulders. Loves his work and hates to be ratted. Galore Johnston - A very sexy and seducing African American prostitute that Benjamin meets while running in the alleys from the mob. She takes his virginity and later takes his side during the battle of the Big Apple. The Capo Bastone - The boss of the Don. Hates when things are not done correctly. If he shows up, then you might as well go ahead and start saying your prayers. Henchman Roy - An Italian henchman that works for the Don. He is told to sic the boy and "make sure his ass is grass!" You hear me!". Officer Tony Klingmister - Your stereotypical New York cop. Covered in Donut powder and smells like Reuben, coffee, and cigarette sex. Not alot of brain, but alot of fun. Deputy Sal - Klingmister's deputy. Clearly hates his job.
