Happy Birthday, Samuel L. Jackson!. Samuel Leroy Jackson turns 71 years old today. Here are five fun facts about the actor. 1. Jackson has the top U.S. box office grosses of all time. 2. His iconic cussing helped him overcome his childhood stuttering. 3. The Marvel Comics character, Nick Fury, was based on Jackson and designed to look like him. 4. He was mentored by Morgan Freeman. 5. Jackson likes to watch his own films in theaters and sit with the audience. Happy Birthday, Samuel L. Jackson!
