67. Samuel L. Jackson’s Most Dramatic Roles and Transformations

Published: Sept. 16, 2020, 2 p.m.

Some actors have difficulty slipping in and out of different roles, and risk being typecast as one specific character over and over again. Samuel L. Jackson, an actor for more than forty years, certainly doesn't have this problem. A consummate professional with natural talent, Jackson has flawlessly switched between various roles throughout his long career. From the intergalactic politics of Star Wars to the gritty legal drama A Time to Kill, Jackson appears at home in any setting. Still, there are some consistent tools that he brings to the table for every role: style, intensity, and warmth.  Jackson has appeared in lead roles in huge blockbuster films, including Star Wars, Jurassic Park and The Avengers. However, it is his smaller and more intimate roles that allow him to really show off his flawless acting chops and his uncanny ability to play off of other actors’ energy

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