He has been sober since 1991. He credits his wife and daughter for helping him enter rehab just weeks before he shot his breakout role in Jungle Fever .
Beyond his filmography, Jackson is known for his discipline and unique approach to life: Samuel L Jackson
He uses his famous "motherf***er" catchphrase as a tool to overcome a lifelong stutter. He has been sober since 1991
He is an avid golfer and famously includes a clause in his contracts allowing him to play golf during film shoots. 🏛️ Activism & Early Life Jackson's path to stardom was unconventional: Samuel L Jackson