The actor, who is currently appearing on Broadway in 'The Piano Lesson,' briefly addressed recent statements by his frequent collaborator during a stop by 'The View.'
Happy Birthday,
Samuel L. Jackson!.
Samuel Leroy Jackson
turns 74 years old today.
Here are five fun facts
about the actor.
1. Jackson has the
top U.S. box office
grosses of all time.
2. His iconic cussing helped him
overcome his childhood stuttering.
3. Nick Fury's appearance in the
'Captain Marvel' comic was based
on Jackson and designed to look like him.
4. He was mentored
by Morgan Freeman.
5. Jackson liked to
watch his own films
in theaters and sit
with the audience.
Happy Birthday,
Samuel L. Jackson!
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