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Samuel L. Jackson

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Actor

Samuel L. Jackson

American actor (born 1948)

Samuel L. Jackson is 77 years old, born on December 21, 1948 in Washington, D.C..

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Born
December 21, 1948, Washington, D.C.
Age
77
Zodiac sign
Sagittarius
Country
United States, Gabon
Known as
Actor

Official links: Official website (samuelljackson.com) · Instagram · X · Wikipedia

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Samuel’s birthday, by the numbers

  • Samuel L. Jackson was born on a Tuesday.
  • Samuel L. Jackson has been alive for about 28,442 days.
  • Their 30,000-day milestone falls on February 9, 2031.
  • Their next birthday, turning 78, is on a Monday.
  • Next milestone: Samuel L. Jackson turns 80 on December 21, 2028, in 2 years and 1 month. More milestone birthdays
  • Samuel L. Jackson is younger than 594 and older than 6,252 of the living celebrities on CFOTD.
  • Half birthday: June 21. Birthstone: Turquoise, tanzanite and zircon.
  • Samuel L. Jackson belongs to Baby Boomers.

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Frequently asked questions

How old is Samuel L. Jackson?

Samuel L. Jackson is 77 years old, born on December 21, 1948 in Washington, D.C..

What is Samuel L. Jackson’s zodiac sign?

Sagittarius, born December 21.

Does Samuel L. Jackson have an official website?

Yes: samuelljackson.com.