10 Actors Who Always Play The Same Characters (And Once Where They Didn't)
7. Samuel L Jackson
Samuel L. Jackson is a tremendous actor who has starred in some of the biggest movies of all time, such as Pulp Fiction, The Avengers, Django Unchained and the Star Wars prequel films. He is an enigmatic actor who steals the screen in his every performance, but even a veteran of cinema can be stuck in a typecasting loop.
Playing up to his iconic Pulp Fiction catchphrase, Jackson predominantly plays the badass motherf***er. His no-nonsense approach in every role means he often plays the tough fighter in most of his roles, including his most iconic - films such as Quentin Tarantino's aforementioned 1994 picture, Snakes On A Plane, The Hitman's Bodyguard, etc.
Audiences never complain about Jackson's on-screen persona as he is often the best part of many movies, however his filmography does not truly reflect his range as an actor.
The Exception - Unbreakable
Samuel L Jackson's most diverse role comes through his role as villain Elijah Price, aka Mr Glass, in Unbreakable. Glass is a manipulative and deviously smart villain who suffers from brittle bones. Because of his fragility, Jackson couldn't bring his usual rough and tough character to the screen but delivered a brilliant performance none the less, in a role he'd later reprise for 2019's Glass.