Samuel L. Jackson is the highest-grossing actor of all time [Archive]

henry_9305

10-29-2011, 09:54 AM

http://weaselzippers.us/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/tn2_samuel_l_jackson_1.jpg

http://www.hollywoodnews.com/2011/10/27/samuel-l-jackson-named-highest-grossing-actor-of-all-time/
According to the Guinness Book of World Records, Samuel L. Jackson is the highest-grossing actor of all time. Jackson’s films reportedly have earned more than $7.4 billion in total grosses. It helps that Jackson, 63, has appeared in more than 100 movies over the course of his multi-decade career.

Which films helped boost Jackson’s tallies?

Well, his involvement in the Marvel superhero blockbusters, from “Thor” ($181M) to “Iron Man 2” ($312M), have boosted his profile. Then there are George Lucas’s “Star Wars” prequels … massive. And Steven Spielberg’s “Jurassic Park” kicked a healthy $357M to his grosses.

And he isn’t slowing down. Jackson has four films on the docket for 2011, and an additional three in 2012. For now. There’s always time for him to add more.

chamber-music

10-29-2011, 09:56 AM

I'm not surprised due to being in so many movies and alot of high grossing franchises

dtud

10-29-2011, 10:58 AM

This isn't new. He has been the the highest grossing actor for years. And those numbers for Thor, Iron Man 2 and Jurassic Park must be American box office only. But it isn't weird considering the franchises he's involved with. Star Wars, Marvel, Jurassic Park and a plethora of others.

SuperSoldier985

10-29-2011, 04:05 PM

Yeah, this is kinda old.

http://www.bestweekever.tv/bwe/images/2010/03/SAM-JACKSON-CLAPPING-GIF.jpg

But it also goes to show you how remarkable this guy's career has been and at such an unusual age!

Ultra Lantern

10-29-2011, 04:12 PM

I like how flexible he can be playing a good guy or a bad guy in a movie.

Blitzkrieg Bop

10-29-2011, 05:47 PM

Is Harrison Ford number two? Nah, it's probably one of the Harry Potter kids, right?

ThDWgeek

10-30-2011, 02:04 AM

He's 63?! I thought he was 40 ish!

But in terms of his box office pull, it's probably due to Pulp Fiction, Star Wars prequels, and Marvel Movies.

SuperSoldier985

10-30-2011, 02:24 AM

He's 63?! I thought he was 40 ish!
Here's Samuel L. Jackson when he was 40 ish:

http://bigpichost.com/files/gator_o26k93lw.gif

Scar Predator

10-30-2011, 04:28 AM

I'm certainly happy for him. It's been a blessing for me to see his career. Mace Windu is my favorite Star Wars character.

Also, if you have never had the occasion to see the lesser-known "Caveman's Valentine", do it.

gn6196

10-30-2011, 10:40 AM

Years ago Harrison Ford was the title holder. He might be more instrumental in the grosses of those movies in that he was often the star or co- star of his movies. S.Jackson was often a cameo or small part guy.

Holiday

10-30-2011, 11:18 AM

He's 63?! I thought he was 40 ish!

But in terms of his box office pull, it's probably due to Pulp Fiction, Star Wars prequels, and Marvel Movies.

It may be his best role but Pulp Fiction didn't make any serious money at the box office.

Blitzkrieg Bop

10-30-2011, 11:54 AM

Here's Samuel L. Jackson when he was 40 ish:

http://bigpichost.com/files/gator_o26k93lw.gif
What's that from? I know I've seen it.

Holiday

10-30-2011, 12:03 PM

Do the Right Thing, I'm pretty sure.

terry78

10-30-2011, 12:22 PM

What I dig about Jackson is how he's able to be versatile without really being versatile, you know? He plays a variation of himself in a lot of flicks, but no one ever really *****es about it, because it works. I think his role as Mace Windu was what really made me take notice, mostly due to the different look he sported.

craigdbfan

10-30-2011, 12:40 PM

Samuel L. Jackson is a national treasure. He deserves this spot. :up:

Lencho01

10-30-2011, 01:00 PM

What's that from? I know I've seen it.

Jungle Fever.

Anubis

10-30-2011, 01:14 PM

Shortly after that little dance, his pops shot his ass. :o

TheWiseGuy487

10-30-2011, 01:15 PM

Not really surprised by this.

I mean, the man's in pretty much everything nowadays!

SuperSoldier985

10-30-2011, 01:15 PM

Do the Right Thing, I'm pretty sure.
lol. Not sure enough.

El Payaso

10-30-2011, 01:24 PM

Wow. And he is also the one that used to sing Pants on the Ground. Pure win.

Holiday

10-30-2011, 01:50 PM

lol. Not sure enough.

Yeah, turns out it was that other early 90's Spike Lee movie that I'll never watch. :o

Blitzkrieg Bop

10-30-2011, 02:52 PM

Shortly after that little dance, his pops shot his ass. :o
There seems to be a lot of movies where Jackson shows up and is killed soon after. :hehe:

terry78

10-30-2011, 02:56 PM

We need to have a thread where we each discuss our favorite SLJ kill ever. Though not the top choice, his death in Deep Blue Sea is pretty high up there.

Blitzkrieg Bop

10-30-2011, 02:57 PM

Stacks :up:

Ajendo

10-30-2011, 04:22 PM

The number of movies he's in is ridiculous. Its like he's the only one with more than 24 hour days.

Anubis

10-30-2011, 05:01 PM

I remember that line he had in Juice.

"Just cuz you put syrup on s**t don't make it pancakes."

Wise words. Wise words indeed. :o

SuperSoldier985

10-30-2011, 05:27 PM

Yeah, turns out it was that other early 90's Spike Lee movie that I'll never watch. :o
:dry: :dry: :whatever:

Anubis

10-30-2011, 05:30 PM

"Hey Sal! Why ain't no brothas on the wall?"

Ultra Lantern

10-30-2011, 07:05 PM

I'd like to see Samuel L. Jackson play twin characters in a movie.One would be good and the other one evil.

Lencho01

10-30-2011, 07:23 PM

Shortly after that little dance, his pops shot his ass. :o

For me it was one of those moments where you're laughing and then something happens that just stops the laughter.

superhero

10-30-2011, 10:23 PM

i wonder if the agnvr does good if marvel make nick fury moive.

Duke

11-01-2011, 10:34 AM

It's not a surprise Sam Jackson is the highest grossing actor today, since he's usually cast in almost 70-85% of movies. LOL

Jerry Siegel

11-02-2011, 08:59 AM

With all due respect to SL Cool J, he'll be 63 a few days before Christmas. How long can he realistically continue playing the action hero?

redhawk23

11-02-2011, 09:14 AM

It may be his best role but Pulp Fiction didn't make any serious money at the box office.

Perhaps but 100 million off an 8 million dollar budget aint nothing to scoff at.

redhawk23

11-02-2011, 09:15 AM

Have you guys seen The Sunset Limited with Jackson and Tommy Lee Jones. Its absolutely great.

Jerry Siegel

11-02-2011, 09:20 AM

Have you guys seen The Sunset Limited with Jackson and Tommy Lee Jones. Its absolutely great.

I haven't watched it, but I've just watched the trailer, and I'd be on the side of Tommy Lee Jones's character.

SuperSoldier985

11-02-2011, 12:26 PM

With all due respect to SL Cool J, he'll be 63 a few days before Christmas. How long can he realistically continue playing the action hero?
When I think Sam Jackson, I'm really not thinking "action hero" :p :p

He's never been that kind of guy, despite being in many action movies.

Spider-Who?

11-02-2011, 02:17 PM

I enjoy Jackson greatly, don't get me wrong. But he's not a very good actor...He's the same damn person in every movie he's in, just varying degrees of angry. But I guess that speaks volumes about his natural charisma - he is so well loved as an actor despite it.

craigdbfan

11-02-2011, 02:19 PM

That goes for a lot of top billing actors though if you think about it.

Spider-Who?

11-02-2011, 02:22 PM

Good point.

Jerry Siegel

11-02-2011, 02:51 PM

When I think Sam Jackson, I'm really not thinking "action hero" :p :p

He's never been that kind of guy, despite being in many action movies.

http://www.mtv.com/movies/photos/a/avengers_scenes_111012/04.jpg

Looks like a m*****f***in' action hero to me.

SuperSoldier985

11-02-2011, 03:37 PM

Anyone can hold a missile launcher, though... :D

Jerry Siegel

11-02-2011, 03:41 PM

Anyone can hold a missile launcher, though... :D

And make it look as cool as Sam? I don't think so.

Holiday

11-02-2011, 09:18 PM

Perhaps but 100 million off an 8 million dollar budget aint nothing to scoff at.

I actually take back that comment, I had thought Pulp earned about half that. 100 mill isn't a bad total for most movies, especially one on that budget.

Anubis

11-02-2011, 10:17 PM

That's all profit.

Golgo-13

11-02-2011, 10:25 PM

Jerry Siegel

11-02-2011, 10:30 PM

You could say that about alot of popular actors like Dicaprio and Denzel...

craigdbfan already made that point.

That goes for a lot of top billing actors though if you think about it.

SuperSoldier985

11-02-2011, 10:32 PM

Yeah, I mean he's essentially an upper class character actor, which is still fine by me. ... :D

Anubis

11-02-2011, 10:37 PM

No you can't.

Dicaprio and Denzel are brilliant actors who can lose themselves in a character.

Dicaprio WAS Howard Hughes. Denzel WAS Malcolm X.

No, you want guys like Stratham, McConaughey, or, I don't know, Bruce Willis. Those dudes play pretty much the same guy in everything they're in.

Jerry Siegel

11-02-2011, 10:40 PM

No you can't.

DiCaprio and Denzel are brilliant actors who can lose themselves in a character.

DiCaprio WAS Howard Hughes. Denzel WAS Malcolm X.

No, you want guys like Statham, McConaughey, or, I don't know, Bruce Willis. Those dudes play pretty much the same guy in everything they're in.

Fixed.

Spider-Who?

11-02-2011, 11:49 PM

Yeah, I mean he's essentially an upper class character actor, which is still fine by me. ... :D

No he's not. He plays nearly every character the same way, which by definition is NOT a character actor. Phillip Seymor Hoffman is a character actor. Malcolm McDowell is a character actor. These guys turn into a completely different person with different traits, voices, demeanor, etc that separates them from their real life selves and their other roles. Samuel Jackson does not do this.

Spider-Who?

11-02-2011, 11:53 PM

You could say that about alot of popular actors like Dicaprio and Denzel...

Those two, no. Look at aviator, shutter island, malcom x, training day...Others like Clooney, yes. But my point is that others can get away with it because they're amazing actors. IMO, Jackson's quality of acting is not equal to the fame and recognition he receives. Again, I love the guy, but I'm just making an observation.

terry78

11-03-2011, 07:30 AM

But he's still cool though. :o

I think what separates him from other actors like that is that most filmmakers would have no problem with putting him in their flick. None of them have ever said, "Jackson would bring down the quality of my film." He's been in indie flicks, blockbusters, B movies, cartoons, etc.

Casius--J

11-03-2011, 08:28 AM

Not surprising at all, the man is in everything lol

Golgo-13

05-26-2012, 12:25 PM

Now that he has Avengers b.o added to him resume.....:eek:

craigdbfan already made that point.

And so what's your point.

childeroland

05-27-2012, 11:14 AM

Take that, A.O. Scott! :hehe: j/k

Jake Cassidy

05-27-2012, 10:25 PM

Those two, no. Look at aviator, shutter island, malcom x, training day...Others like Clooney, yes. But my point is that others can get away with it because they're amazing actors. IMO, Jackson's quality of acting is not equal to the fame and recognition he receives. Again, I love the guy, but I'm just making an observation.

Don't you ever criticise The Man.

Someone get this mother****in' mother****er out of this mother****in' thread.

:oldrazz: :woot:

gn6196

05-28-2012, 08:04 AM

warhorse78

05-28-2012, 02:51 PM

I used to think this about Dinero, but the reality is that people WANT the same character. Nobody will pay to see Jackson play a nerdy salesman in a comedy. I'm sure he has acting ability but is typecast. Jim Carey made a serious movie once and nobody went to see it.

That can be said about many actors that the people like. Look at Johnny Depp, people seem to like him playing the quirky roles. Not as many people went to see Public Enemies. I personally think his best role was in Once Upon a Time in Mexico.