3. Samuel L. Jackson Ignites his way to the List

Samuel L. Jackson is without a doubt one of the biggest stars in Hollywood. Moreover, his character in Star Wars holds the unique colored lightsaber in the franchise. And he got the lightsaber because he wanted a purple lightsaber. Furthermore, he also plays the character of Nick Fury in the MUC.

90s Actor Samuel L. Jackson by his car
Samuel L. Jackson by his car.
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Going back to the past, Jackson’s part in the cult-classic Pulp Fiction turned him into a megastar. Furthermore, the said movie also performed very well at the box office. The film collected over $213 million worldwide. Likewise, Pulp Fiction won an Oscar in 1995!

Standing at 6 feet 2 inches, the legendary actor was born on December 21st, 1948. Likewise, Sam was born in Washington, USA, to his parents. Moreover, his parents named him Samuel Leroy Jackson. More on his family, he was born to Elizabeth Jackson and her husband, Henry Jackson. As for his nationality, Samuel is American. And he comes from a black heritage.

Moving on to his married life, he tied the knot with the love of his life, LaTanya Richardson Jackson. What’s more, the duo married in secrets on the 18th of August 1980. Moreover, the duo welcomed a child in their long wedded life. Moreover, they welcomed a daughter named Zoë Jackson back in 1982.

2. The King of Comedy Jim Carrey

Back in the 90s, one actor held the title of king of comedy. And that actor is none other than Jim Carrey. Moreover, he played the iconic Dr. Egg in 2020’s Sonic the Hedgehog movie. Furthermore, Jim single-handed carried the movie to success.

90s Actor Jim Carrey as Dr. Robotnik
Jim Carrey as Dr. Robotnik.
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Taking about success, Jim led various numbers of movies to success in the past. Likewise, in 1994, his movie Ace Ventura: Pet Detective won the Kids’ Choice Award. And in the same year, he starred in The Mask film. The Carrey charm worked wonders for his character. Likewise, The Mask earned a whopping $351 million in the box office with a budget of $23 mil.

James Eugene Carrey was born in Ontario, Canada, back on January 17, 1962. Likewise, he was born to Percy Carrey and his wife, Kathleen Carrey née Oram. Likewise, he is the fourth child of his parents. Moreover, the talented comic/actor owns dual citizenship of Canadian and American. Similarly, he comes from a white ethnic background.

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