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Samuel L. JacksonSamuel L. Jackson is an American actor born in Washington D.C in 1948. Jackson's journey to stardom began in the 1970s, and his unique acting style and distinctive voice, making him a standout figure in the industry. One of Jackson’s notable roles was in Quentin Tarantino's "Pulp Fiction," where he portrayed the iconic character Jules Winnfield. This performance earned him an Academy Award nomination, being a testament to his remarkable talent. Jackson's ability to have both depth and authenticity into his characters has been a defining aspect of his career. Jackson became a part of two beloved franchises: Star Wars and the Marvel Cinematic Universe. He portrayed Mace Windu in the Star Wars prequel trilogy and played the role of Nick Fury in various Marvel films, solidifying his presence in both science fiction and superhero genres. Throughout Jackson’s career, he has been recognized with numerous awards. He won the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in "Pulp Fiction." Additionally, his contributions to the arts and his portrayal of complex characters earned him the NAACP Image Award, further showcasing his impact on diverse audiences. Beyond the big screen, Jackson's easily recognizable voice has lent itself to narration, animated characters, and even video games. Samuel L. Jackson has been married to LaTanya Richardson since 1980. LaTanya Richardson is an actress and director. In 1982, they had their daughterZoe Jackson, who has also pursued a career in the entertainment industry.
Mickey RourkeMickey Rourke is an American actor whose fame peaked during the 1980’s with a string of big hits. His career started with the film Diner in 1982, followed by Rumble Fish, the erotic film 9 ½ Weeks, The Pope of Greenwich Village, Barfly and Angel Heart. In 1991 he retired from acting and became a professional boxer for a brief period of time. He returned to acting in 1994 with several supporting roles over the next ten years in films such as Get Carter, The Pledge and Once Upon A Time in Mexico.
His big comeback came in 2005 with his role in Sin City for which he won several minor awards. His 2008 role in The Wrestler won him a Golden Globe and earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor. He subsequently had some minor starring in roles in big releases such as Iron Man 2. His boxing career was relatively successful, having been undefeated in eight matches. However, he suffered physical and mental damage including a broken nose and ribs, split tongue and short term memory loss. As a result, he needed reconstructive surgery, which left his face physically altered. He did return to boxing in 2014 to face a 19-year old Russian, who later claimed to have thrown the fight after being offered payment. Over the years, he has also appeared on several songs, music videos, TV commercials, video games and stage theater. He is known as a pet lover and attributed his comeback to his dogs.
