Samuel L. Jackson Breaks Down His Most Iconic Characters

[@connortiernan2548]

The fact that he has MULTIPLE instances of just saying he wants to be in a movie and they could NOT turn that opportunity down, is DOPE.

[@CyberBeep_kenshi]

he loves movies

[@dafuzzbear7711]

And on at least two occasions he proceeded to say he wouldn’t do a movie he wanted to be in unless they changed something about it.

[@XeroFailGames]

That's a power move

[@AManNamedHawk]

Legendary actor. He loves film, loves the art. Perfect guy to appear in multiple Tarantino films. He will not say no but he will always take it a step further.

[@pijcab]

I mean yeah my mans was/is an ICON 😎

[@Tap354]

Unbelievable how this dude is 75, I’ve always liked his characters, now I see why, he’s mad chill and down to earth

[@Dan-yk6sy]

For real? No way he's 75...

[@bboyenzoIL]

75????

[@genesises]

@@Dan-yk6sy born 21 Dec 1948 🤯🤯

[@diambo4life]

@@Dan-yk6sy Yes, he is 75

[@Sir.Fingers]

Bro does not look 75 55 at least

[@kyleswi764]

The fact SLJ is still eager to play Mace Windu is so cool

[@litfire5585]

I really think he should have been the main villain of the new trilogy

[@GlassGhost428]

How many people get to say they were a mother flipping Jedi Master?! Of course he loved it. He even talked Lucas into giving Mace a purple saber

[@MANEOFSTEEL]

@@GlassGhost428he’s the reason I always choose a purple saber in Jedi survivor

[@spooksbukowski63]

Even if I hear so many bad things about george lucas all the ppl who worked on the star wars sets seemed to have a blast

[@scaryfstball100]

He would get paid MILLIONS of dollars to reprise any role, why wouldn't he be eager.

[@darronsanders2237]

I love how he just says 'I want to be in this movie' ... They let him do it and he totally crushes it. What outstanding confidence...and he delivers every time.

[@Matrix609z]

Samuel L Jackson has so many iconic roles that it will take hours to go over all of them. The guy is a living legend.🔥🔥🔥

[@Paul1958R]

Colonel Ron

[@dontbanmebrodontbanme5403]

I was just thinking how they do the 6 degrees of Kevin Bacon and it really should be the 6 degrees of Samuel Jackson. I'm sure you could make it 2 degrees. He's either worked with everyone in the industry or is one or two hops away!

[@beno844]

They forgot shaft

[@TheMrDarius]

Diehard 3

[@beno844]

@@TheMrDarius 187

[@JBKLEIN]

This is the "I'd watch the Django Unchained Director's Cut" button.

[@HjjjGghh-d2x]

This is the “i’d watch any Tarantino director’s cut”

[@Justanothervlog2]

Where time find it

[@unclesam6972]

@@Justanothervlog2lol need it

[@delix787]

I’m still waiting for once upon a Time in Hollywood’s! 😞

[@TheKisj]

I'll gladly watch the uncut versions

[@vanc8288]

Sam geeking out over being a Jedi so awesome😂

[@davidjames8505]

Preaching for more too 👏🏽👏🏽 Jackson got that Kobe mentality with acting✊🏽 Speak it into existence king 👏🏽

[@johnsimpson6670]

I wonder if he and Ewan got together on set between takes. Must've been Xmas x 1,000

[@ChrisDeVarro]

Isn't it

[@hoppytoad79]

He is all of us. I cracked up over his reaction to getting a light sabre.

[@darshin95]

Star Wars used to be so special

[@1000alextico]

His impression of Tarantino is the funniest part of this

[@upStomp]

Hilarious!

[@Supermanohman]

I dunnoooo nooo I dunnooooo I mean maybeeeee

[@laflame3450]

Tarantino legend

[@bob-s9k]

eeeeh i dont kneoow meeeannnnnn

[@Dan-yk6sy]

I know, I want more!

[@turkeypudding]

Jackson has the perfect combination of blind confidence and an equal measure of humbleness and compassion.

[@huntermccoolach6994]

One of the most genuine and interesting commentaries I've seen on the channel. Huge, huge fan.

[@DrFletchington]

If ever there was an actor with a resumé full of iconic roles, it's SLJ.

[@klaasmetsers9364]

Maybe Christopher Lee, but no point comparing two greats

[@santishorts]

You mean SLMFJ

[@AdamLacy228]

​@@santishorts😂

[@WhizPill]

Wild

[@nihilist1680]

Robert De Niro, Leonardo DiCaprio, Jack Nicholson, Tom Hanks, Morgan Freeman, Anthony Hopkins, Harrison Ford, Jim Carrey, Johnny Depp, Brad Pitt, Clint Eastwood, Gary Oldman, Christian Bale, Robin Williams...

[@nagatouzumaki9478]

His Quentin impersonation is so funny,proves they're close friends.

[@alejandradd27]

Everything about that Snakes on a Plane story is legendary. Happy to hear he loves that movie as much as we all do.

[@romilrh]

I always wondered if he was always aware of just how ridiculous that movie was or if he actually took it seriously while making it. Turns out the answer was both 😂

[@halfblooddutchprince]

I recall someone said they should do Snakes On a Train, and Sam said he'd do it 😂😂

[@iranribeiro4009]

The guy invites himself into making the movie, then convince the director into spending millions to add "MFs"here and there 😂 A true legend.

[@packnetadaija]

This is so hilarious 😂😂😂😂 I love how Samuel was like “nah call it snakes in a plane or I’m leaving” 😂😂😂and wow I didn’t realize how many movies Tarantino and Samuel worked together in

[@luhkhethankomo9447]

😂😂😂kimda makes sense why he got comfortable with saying mf please... 😂😂

[@luhkhethankomo9447]

😂😂😂kimda makes sense why he got comfortable with saying mf please... 😂😂

[@1984isnotamanual]

He is in all of them since pulp fiction.

[@felixmx3]

How has this guy never won an Oscar???? Without being a lifetime achievement. He’s amazing in everything he does.

[@dolguldur4706]

Because he'a black you know what i mean

[@jaybladeart88]

I really wanted him to win one for the hateful eight

[@liliurud2789]

he was robbed bruh aint u listening to him talk about his deleted scenes

[@onepunchman5837]

fr one of the best actors ever

[@ernmalleyscrub]

Samuel S Jackson is going to be given the Best Mofo Actor Oscar …. ….. you better believe it

[@blanchefaux6016]

He barely aged when compared to all those movies that came out in 90 😭

[@abzzy1010]

The fact that he’s 75 is mental!! If you told me he was 50 I’d believe you

[@Shablue1]

And he was in his 40's back then

[@Dan-yk6sy]

I'm 40 and I find it hard to believe he's older than me

[@dujejakasa9004]

It’s crazyyy

[@jonathanbriggs4793]

Yeah seriously still Red

[@Doc141]

0:28 Travolta’a delivery of “Royale with cheese” always makes me laugh

[@NextSound170]

So nonchalant 🤣🤣🤣

[@evanward4303]

Unnerving for hamburger guy no doubt

[@crystinamarie1]

😂 me too

[@paulytfromgc]

I love slj repeat of it. Like it’s a sales pitch or something. Like Travolta just wants to be done with the job, but Jackson loves that part of the job.

[@nypd8192]

Legend. No doubt.

[@MrBeautiful2908]

Mr. Jackson One Word: Marvelous

[@infinitydreamzz]

​@@MrBeautiful2908two words: The Marvels

[@enflamedhuevos]

Probabaly actually the most legendary and prolific actor in cinema

[@andromidius]

I love how much he geeks out over a load of his roles. He's still so excited to do his job!

[@jk2015-izzy-q3w]

The editing in this one flowed so well!! Love all the little jokes 😆 We need a PART 2 and PART 3!! Everyone like this comment so they see it and bring us some COACH CARTER! And FROZONE! And AFRO SAMURAI! And who else? Add a missing SLJ masterpiece here, this is our list of demands

[@RabidArtists]

🙏🏻❤

[@Molson-xg9hs]

The Red Violin…interesting movie and he plays against type in the movies wraparound

[@thespiritualkinect941]

Coming to America robber, Unbreakable, Eve’s Bayou.

[@jk2015-izzy-q3w]

@@Molson-xg9hs Great call! Also Shaft. Ooh, and MR. GLASS!

[@16karoniates]

I bet you would love getting all those likes wouldn’t you. Getting likes on KZbin is for changing!!! I bet Samuel L Jackson is reading your comment now with Quentin Tarantino and Leonardo DiCaprio!!!

[@MelakeDagnachew]

“They speak English in What!?”😂

[@MegaCityGhost]

What?

[@alexfischer7876]

@@MegaCityGhost "ENGLISH MF, DO YOU SPEAK IT???"

[@MegaCityGhost]

@@alexfischer7876 Yes!

[@slide5039]

This isss a tasty burger 🍔

[@DrunkInParadise]

Nice.

[@tylerheath161]

His portfolio is honestly legendary. Just so much diversity and reach. Truly one of the best actors in history

[@lakselv3768]

This dude is 75 and he hasn't aged EVER.

[@dhornjr1]

Ordell Robbie is one of all-time favorite characters. He should have been nominated for an Oscar for "Jackie Brown".

[@Hopid12]

his entire discussion of The Piano Lesson is so in depth and personal, I'm totally in awe

[@eyvindarryan1835]

17:56 Samuel/Nick calling the Avengers "the kids" is so wholesome and accurate 😂🥲

[@WorksopWhiskey]

The Long Kiss Goodnight absolutely totally needed a sequel. Geena Davis was badass. I’m gutted that it’ll never happen

[@Karla_Marie]

I wonder...

[@WorksopWhiskey]

@@Karla_Marie I certainly will! With Chad Stahelski directing and Hans Zimmer on score.

[@cornbredx]

Ya, I saw it late night on cable in the 90s around when it came out. It's a lot better movie than I expected it to to be and I've only recently seen people talk about it with regard. It felt like it went ignored for a long long time.

[@CyberBeep_kenshi]

love that movie

[@dominiquewilliams1979]

I love the fact that the director said you want to be in the movie. You have it😂

[@AllenHanPR]

Only SLJ can make George Lucas to change the color of the light saber purple and tell Quentin to rewrite something.

[@divinewicked6510]

and because of that we now have the this huge lore revolving around the symbolism of jedi who wield purple lightsabers. its freaking great.

[@bigcheese2128]

@@divinewicked6510star wars lore is very adaptable in that way which is one of the best parts about it

[@fynnthefox9078]

He's a bad mf!

[@chrisray7682]

I respect Quentin being conscious of how his movie could impact the actors lives , even if just for not wanting to feel responsible for anything bad that could come.

[@gblackmore3]

So many actors say they only do the movies that they want to do. He is the only actor that I actually believe does movies purely based on what he liked as a kid. He is great

[@mrscro0ge210]

'and at the time, yoda was still a puppet!' idk why but i love that

[@CrupptedMoe310]

Samuel L Jackson is one Bad MF.

[@al201103]

"Shut your mouth!"

[@CrupptedMoe310]

@@al201103 I'm only talking about Samuel L!

[@al201103]

@@CrupptedMoe310 Then we can dig it! (SO relieved you understood!!!)

[@zeroturn7091]

It says it on the wallet.

[@danielhenderson3753]

Turns out he is many of them!

[@yourfavoritecommentary5028]

The highest paying actor reduced to a 30-minute clip! They need an hour documentary on Samuel L Jackson 😅

[@SwiftTheMyth]

Hes too busy too be caught up with an interview for longer, they likely payed for 30 minutes oftime

[@KS-xk2so]

@@SwiftTheMyth Do you think these channels hire these actors and pay for this time? Dude, do you not know what a press tour is?

[@DansChan995]

Yes only 30 minutes!!! Free??? Despicable!!! We are entitled to at least 5 more free hours!!!

[@Rubenandres03]

If we're going the documentary route we need a six part series minimum.

[@Teowyd]

Dude it’s like that for everyone that comes on gq

[@alejandrocatano7604]

Samuel has made countless movies, they need to do a part 2 of this!

[@shawnerz98]

SO much gold in this episode! Wow! What an interview!

[@hunterriley2325]

I could listen to him explain every single movie he’s ever been in and still not have it be enough.

[@cormon4154]

Sam's got so many great movies where he really shows his acting chops, Black Snake Moan, Kingsman, The Negotiator, Unbreakable & GLASS!...the list goes on and on, it would weeks to complete a Samuel L. Jackson movie Marathon.

[@romilrh]

I always wondered if Samuel L Jackson was always aware of just how ridiculous Snakes on a Plane was or if he actually took it seriously while making it. Turns out the answer was both 😂

[@edpin00]

That’s because SLJ is a serious actor who doesn’t take himself too seriously.

[@antwanefort]

It seems like he was the only person that truly got it . The movie should have been even more ridiculous lol

[@Dan-yk6sy]

Pretty boss he sees the title and is like "ok, I got to be part of that", so unexpected, especially with his resume.

[@chrisguzman4633]

His performance in The Negotiator is severely underrated

[@riaaah3229]

Yes Yes Yes! I Just watched it for the first time last week & I swear I’ve watched it about 5 or 6 times since then… 3 times the first day! One of the best movies I’ve ever watched.

[@teriostokes8071]

Movie hella slept on one of my favorites since a kid just rewatched about a month ago even better 🔥

[@BeansAndBullets1391]

Samuel L Jackson is one of my favorite actors of all time, I've never seen a role of his I didn't like and he's almost always my favorite character in any movie he's in

[@nikolasdiallo]

This is great. One of the greatest actors of all time. He’s been in so many cult classics, to modern time gems. Crossed so many universes, and so many timelines. He’s one of one. I give you, Samuel L. Jackson.

[@IDoubleJ]

Samuel L Jackson could talk about filing taxes and make it entertaining

[@christophersermeno8631]

Say audit...say audit one more time mother F!!!....😂😂😂

[@DS_IndustrieZ]

I've had it with these snakes on this comment section

[@danielpreval4062]

GQ is cooking with these iconic characters vids as of late.

[@ynk-ike]

Was expecting coach carter to be here ngl

[@TheLukeStein]

It's amazing seeing Samuel L. Jackson geek out about getting a light saber.

[@mikeZL3XD7029]

I'm really glad I watched this, to see Samuel L Jackson in his own words, is nothing short of great, he is one person I would love to meet, given his acting career.

[@MitchFace]

18:00 i love how he fully accepts that Nick Fury is basically the Avengers’ Dad that keeps them in check

[@jessieancestor]

The Long Kiss Goodnight is very, very underrated.

[@boot_leg_ramen_noodle]

LOVED that movie and I will never understand what everybody else's problem is with it.

[@patricksterling927]

It’s not underrated

[@jadeybaby007]

I don’t think it’s underrated at all. It was a blockbuster action film when it was released and it’s still appreciated. 😊

[@Nomadic10]

I loved his role in The Hateful Eight

[@geno_inkgod]

My favorite

[@zackyyyy007]

He was better in Pulp Fiction and Django

[@welvendagreat3169]

@@zackyyyy007casual take

[@godspeedrell]

Samuel as Jules Winnfield is one of my all time favorite characters. The scene with he & Travolta in the bathroom is so hilarious 😂.

[@Kenneth-q5w8h]

This should have been a 3 hour long video it's so many more movies I wanted him to talk about

[@Narcolepzi]

I really love how he cares about the lore of every movie he’s in

[@josephjasem7926]

His performance in Django is nothing short of sublime. He should have been nominated and won the Oscar for it.

[@nabeelmirza6060]

Every character he played is iconic. He is so incredible ❤️❤️

[@UltraCass]

Really enjoyed this interview.

[@elhoob]

I love how he describes getting ready and acting in these parts

[@phoqueme]

Wow... Dude was so violent in his acting that he even scared Tarantino himself 🤣🔥 legend

[@ThePauseMenuVlog]

NEED A PART 2 PLEASE. ANOTHER 30MINS

[@captnwebb4669]

There are certainly enough iconic roles :)

[@chrishackney9512]

This video obviously needs to be over an hour longer than everyone else’s.

[@bananaphonezj]

I was hoping he would bring up his small role in Juice, definitely need an extension of this

[@Mochaphilatte]

Literally one of the greatest interviews I’ve ever seen

[@THEMOVIEBAE]

3:13 my Dad’s favorite line too 😅 RIP DAD 🙏🏾

[@toelife2112]

ENGLISH MOTHAFUCKER DO YOU SPEAK IT?!?!?!?!

[@Jackito1]

I think it's so telling how many parts he got just by being bold enough to just ask the director/producer for it directly

[@docproc144]

Honestly you’d need like 2 or 3 separate videos for Samuel L Jackson to break down his most iconic roles cause he’s had so many lol. What a freakin’ legend. 🙌

[@colstonlchinese]

S. Jackson’s performance as Ordelle in Jackie Brown was Oscar-worthy!

[@weslikestoplayguitar]

10:26 I'd love to see that Django directors cut.

[@pepahusek]

I think a part 2 is necessary with this one!

[@michaelmorales1475]

We need a Part 2 with Frozone.

[@zackarydecicco3919]

I know! I’m surprised that’s not on here!

[@syoryu_1]

maybe with Officer Tenpenny in GTA: San Andreas also

[@velvetsky5117]

This could've been a two hour segment and I'd still watch it.

[@shanerose7204]

@@zackarydecicco3919That and his supersuit 😂

[@jeremygunther9403]

Nothing about Jungle Fever??

[@Vinceras]

Honestly one of the coolest people on the face of this earth.

[@mc-rz8uf]

His roles were littered through my childhood and every one of them is unique. Truly a one of a kind talent

[@davidmcleod1098]

Samuel L MFer Jackson! 😂 I love this guy. I could watch his movies all day long. His acting in Pulp Fiction and Jackie Brown was flawless. I can't picture anyone else playing Nick Fury. 💯

[@desmondbrown3548]

One of my most favorite actors of all time. Would love to sit down and have a convo with him.

[@q.u.e.2019]

Better Get To sending them Emails...If @yestheory did it You can too

[@YaBoyBigZ]

I’ve been waiting for this one for a long time

[@TheLedaba]

Just watched Hateful 8 yesterday evening. Instantly one of my favorite performances of Samuel L Jackson

[@justa-walrus3763]

No Unbreakable? Mr Glass is one of his most iconic roles imo

[@KatieeeWatieee]

i dont think you watch enough moives

[@jkong00]

Definitely more iconic than Fight Night with Kevin Heart lol

[@nathanslay6342]

I agree! I think it’s one of the best Sam Jackson performances!!

[@WhizPill]

Not really 5:02

[@paulshaw9953]

​@jkong00 it's his new release, the exact reason this video exists at all

[@ragupasta]

I love sam in all films, but the long kiss goodnight is up there with Pulp Fiction. Both are awesome and portrayed by legends.

[@Chess4lyfe]

24:38 It’s hard to believe that SLJ and Denzel have never been on screen together. Kinda like Pacino and DeNiro until”Heat.”

[@CRISPYPOP]

Not including the incredibles in this is a crime

[@stellviahohenheim]

He was barely in that movie

[@5arl1nt3_Is_Everywhere]

​​@@stellviahohenheim The one scene he was in is pure gold.

[@nathandrake5544]

​@@5arl1nt3_Is_Everywhere he was in multiple scenes. He had as much screen time in the Incredibles as in the Star Wars prequels.

[@obeseperson]

He’s been in so many movies dude we’d need a whole day for this video

[@WhizPill]

Not his role is minor in that film

[@almost_harmless]

First took note of him in Pulp Fiction, of course, but it was Long Kiss Goodnight that cemented my impression of him. Always love how he delivers the goods.

[@dukedude7460]

Obviously, they couldn't cover everything this legend has done, but I would have loved to see him talk about his roles in Unbreakable, Black Snake Moan, Jungle Fever and Kingsmen.

[@Izususama7823]

YESSSSS. Unbreakable❤❤

[@JuMiMi86]

Yes, then list goes on!

[@pserndbsj8337]

11:00 "are the snakes still on the plane?" 😂😂😂😂

[@YasugoLiehu]

19:10 I love the fact that there's a "Hater Chain" that the Hateful Eight cast _still_ uses to keep in touch with each other a decade after the film's release. It's heartwarming to know that they came out of its production with stronger bonds and friendships.

[@CreatedbyZyaire]

This is incredible.but we need a part 2 for Deep Blue Sea, Negotiator, Shaft & Coach Carter!

[@WhiskerDooz]

The Negotiator is slept on! I've been watching it since I was little. Samuel L always been that dude for me

[@neotemana]

187

[@Loganxraps]

My love for The Negotiator runs deep Danny Roman is Legendary

[@vivek595vg]

Don't forget Glass dude

[@BadandBadderFootball]

add Jungle Fever to that list

[@HopeBrown-j6l]

Sam, the way you explained how you approached different characters is truly I think the way everyone should approach life and it's challenges. You're the best🎉

[@KCPablo88]

4:56 I love his geek out for Star Wars

[@Sarah-jx1vt]

I love hearing him being challenged to change how he plays a certain character and open his mind to new experiences despite how long and storied his career is. That’s beautiful.

[@DirtyMikeReturnToMonke]

7:11 lmao gotta love Sam L Jackson

[@oluwabunmiadedotun3807]

Where’s “The incredibles” ?! Frozone is easily his top 5 most iconic character

[@TomFirth]

Maybe "our" top 5, not his, he stood in a room on his own for a few weeks.

[@Camille4Real]

"Where is my super suit!?!??" 🤣😂🤣

[@migueljames6264]

Haven't seen either one...everybody don't watch animation films probably why they didn't bring it up

[@zackarydecicco3919]

@@migueljames6264Given that Inside Out 2 made $1.6 billion and Despicable Me 4 made $950 million in 2024. Also, Incredibles 2 is the biggest opening for an animated movie. That statement is 100% false

[@jamespohl-md2eq]

@@zackarydecicco3919It most certainly doesn’t.

[@chethasgb1962]

Samuel L Jackson the G.O.A.T

[@FlossyCarter]

What a Legend 🫡

[@wesleytownsend8214]

I am only ten years older than Mr Jackson and I have loved and respected him since forever. Definitely my very favorite actor of all time. I wish all the very best of health and happiness to you all and to your families!

[@JeffreyChase-ri7vq]

I think Jackson's best role was, Rules of Engagement. Awesome movie! "Yes they had weapons!!!"

[@Mumbler100]

11:02 Snakes still on the plane 😂😂

[@Paz_Soldan]

this is the best one yet

[@Mauidemigod249]

One of the Greatest ACTORS EVER!

[@tetepeb]

Long Kiss Goodnight is a really underrated actionmovie and i have always loved it since i saw it when it first came out.

[@AttnDefDis_]

Yes! So glad he talked abput Long Kiss Goodnight. Also, his little Quentin impressions are fun.

[@michaelcaywood6070]

Don’t forget about his video game voiceover, like Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas.

[@Dimchek970]

Awfficer Teeenpeeny

[@cadillacdeville5828]

It was grand

[@towelie374]

Gotta come back for Kingsman and Officer Tenpenny Great interview!

[@Ricky27812]

Tenpenny legendary

[@isuckateverything9676]

Gotta get windu back just to have Jackson in Star Wars again

[@nazarnovitsky9868]

Thanks for this video !! 😊

[@TheKayleeanna]

I love him saying I don't know if its the writing or him. 😂 Sam! IT'S YOU!!!! 😊