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DOB: December 21, 1948

Background: Jackson is an American actor and producer who was born in Washington, D.C. He grew up in Tennessee where he played in the school orchestra. He attended Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia, where he joined a local acting group.

Filmography: He made his film debut in 1972 in "Together for Days" and appeared in several stage productions. His film career has included "Coming in America," "School Daze," "Do the Right Thing," "Jungle Fever," "Patriot Games," "Jurassic Park," "True Romance," "Pulp Fiction," "A Time to Kill," "Die Hard with a Vengeance," "Jackie Brown," "The Negotiator," "Star Wars" (episodes one, two, and three), "Rules of Engagement," "Shaft," "Unbreakable," "Changing Lanes," "The Incredibles," "Snakes on a Plane," "Soul Men," "The Other Guys," and "The Avengers." He is currently starring on Broadway as Martin Luther King, Jr. in "The Mountaintop."

Academy Awards:

Best Supporting Actor Nomination
"Pulp Fiction" (1994); lost to Martin Landau ("Ed Wood")

Emmy Awards:

Best Animated Program Nomination
"Afro Samurai: Resurrection" (2006); lost to "Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends")

Golden Globe Awards:

Best Film Comedy/Musical Actor Nomination
"Jackie Brown" (1998); lost to Jack Nicholson ("As Good As It Gets")

Best Film Supporting Actor Nominations
"A Time to Kill" (1997); lost to Edward Norton ("Primal Fear")
"Pulp Fiction" (1995); lost to Martin Landau ("Ed Wood")

Best TV Movie/Miniseries Actor Nomination
"Against the Wall" (1995); lost to Raul Julia ("The Burning Season")

SAG Awards:

Best Film Supporting Actor Nomination
"Pulp Fiction" (1995); lost to Martin Landau ("Ed Wood")