Samuel L. Jackson has spent nearly three-quarters of a century walking the Earth, and in that time he's achieved plenty of accolades. The multi-talent has over 200 acting credits on IMDb to his name and is known to be the second highest-grossing actor of all time, with his previous projects bringing in upwards of $27 billion across the globe. While he's been nominated for several awards over the years, Jackson doesn't always win (despite his immense talent). The Pulp Fiction star doesn't seem to be too bothered by this, and even recently admitted he'd rather play the role of Marvel's Nick Fury than pick another character just because they're likely to earn him an Oscar.
On Sunday (June 11), Jackson was among the many famous faces on the red carpet at the Tony Awards, where he was nominated for Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play. The production the 74-year-old appeared in was directed by his wife, LaTanya, who accompanied him to the event. When it was announced that Brandon Uranowitz beat Samuel in the category, cameras caught a comedic reaction on his face, seemingly hinting that he wasn't expecting to win in the first place.
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Brandon Uranowitz Comes Out on Top
Since the moment aired on live television, social media has been cracking jokes about the Star Wars actor. "Sam Jackson never bothers with the fake 'I'm so happy for them' face and honestly, I appreciate it," one person pointed out. "Wow, Samuel L. Jackson DOES NOT want to be at the Tony’s," another user speculated.
Thankfully, the Washington, D.C. native was later able to redeem himself while presenting the prize for Best Play along with LaTanya. During their time on the stage, he referred to himself as "Samuel L. ‘it’s an honour to be nominated’ Jackson."
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