Samuel L. Jackson immortalized in cement
LOS ANGELES, CA, United States (UPI) -- 'Star Wars' and 'Pulp Fiction' star Samuel L. Jackson has been immortalized in cement outside Hollywood`s famed Mann Grauman`s Chinese Theater.The actor whose movies have grossed more than any other thespian in film history stuck his hands and feet in cement during a ceremony outside the landmark theater Monday, KABC-TV, Los Angeles, reported.
The prolific Jackson has been in more than 90 films during his 30-year career.
His latest film, 'Freedomland,' is due to hit U.S. theaters in February.
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By: Alyssa Rashbaum
The Samuel L. Jackson-narrated documentary on the only seven African-American World War II veterans to receive the Congressional Gold Medal of Honor, will air in February.
The History Channel documentary, titled Honor Deferred, is narrated by Jackson, hosted by Bernie Mac and produced by Al Roker, and will air on Saturday, February 11 at 8 p.m. The film centers on the only seven men - out of one million African-American WWII soldiers - to be awarded for their service after an internal investigation uncovered a conspiracy within the U.S. government to hide the contributions of African-American soldiers and keep them from public record.
Among the actors portraying the legendary soldiers is independent film star Kevin Byrd, who plays Lieutenant John R. Fox who was honored posthumously by President Clinton in 1997. During the war, Fox found himself surrounded by German forces and valiantly called for the U.S. artillery to be fired directly on his position. While he died in that attack, he took 100 German soldiers with him.
"It's truly an honor to portray Lt. Fox and bring life and recognition to this true American hero," Byrd said of his character. "People need to know about these men and the contributions of African-Americans to our military and our way of life."
posted by Unknown @ 5:52 PM
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I thought that claim about his being the highest grossing thespian sounded a bit fishy...
http://boxofficemojo.com/people/?view=Actor&sort=sumgross&p=.htm
Still... number seven ain't bad.
Of course, I don't see Christopher Lee on this list. He was only in a billion and a half dollars worth of movies over the past five years (Lord of the Rings, Star Wars, Charlie and Chocolate Factory).
And of course, after the Da Vinci code hits screens this summer, Tom Hanks number one status will be secure.
Actually, the article doesn't say that Mr. Jackson is the highest grossing thespian, but that his "movies have grossed more than any other thespian in film history." Is there a chart for that at Box Office Mojo, or would you have to go through his IMDb listing and add up the grosses for every movie he's ever appeared in?
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