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

henry_9305 · 10-29-2011, 09:54 AM

http://www.hollywoodnews.com/2011/10...r-of-all-time/

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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.

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

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Originally Posted by ThDWgeek

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

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

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

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Originally Posted by ThDWgeek

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

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Originally Posted by SuperSoldier985

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

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.

Lencho01 · 10-30-2011, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Blitzkrieg Bop

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.

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

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Originally Posted by Holiday

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

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Originally Posted by SuperSoldier985

lol. Not sure enough.

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

Blitzkrieg Bop · 10-30-2011, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Anubis

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

There seems to be a lot of movies where Jackson shows up and is killed soon after.

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

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.

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dtud Side-Kick Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 433	Re: Samuel L. Jackson is the highest-grossing actor of all time 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.

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SuperSoldier985 That's Funny Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 4,248	Re: Samuel L. Jackson is the highest-grossing actor of all time Yeah, this is kinda old. But it also goes to show you how remarkable this guy's career has been and at such an unusual age! Last edited by SuperSoldier985; 10-29-2011 at 04:10 PM.

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terry78 I'm laughing internally Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Northwest Indiana Posts: 53,585	Re: Samuel L. Jackson is the highest-grossing actor of all time 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. __________________ It's better to be seen than viewed. ----------- Who the ** makes a movie and while planning it is like, "you know what this needs...is some Greg Kinnear."

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terry78 I'm laughing internally Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Northwest Indiana Posts: 53,585	Re: Samuel L. Jackson is the highest-grossing actor of all time 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. __________________ It's better to be seen than viewed. ----------- Who the **** makes a movie and while planning it is like, "you know what this needs...is some Greg Kinnear."

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