From philosophical hitmen to wisecracking handlers, this filmography spans every flavor of cool, dangerous, and magnetic that one actor can achieve. Cast your vote!
1Jules Winnfield — Pulp FictionThe philosophical, Bible-quoting hitman in Quentin Tarantino's Pulp Fiction (1994), widely considered one of cinema's greatest characters.
2Ordell Robbie — Jackie BrownThe charming but lethal arms dealer in Tarantino's Jackie Brown (1997), showcasing Jackson's ability to be magnetic and menacing simultaneously.
3Stephen — Django UnchainedThe complex, manipulative house slave in Django Unchained (2012) who serves as one of the film's primary antagonists.
4Elijah Price — UnbreakableThe brilliant but fragile supervillain in M. Night Shyamalan's Unbreakable (2000), believing comic books reveal humanity's hidden truth.
5Major Marquis Warren — The Hateful EightThe Union soldier-turned-bounty hunter in Tarantino's The Hateful Eight (2015), navigating a deadly blizzard and a room full of lies.
6Nick Fury — MCUThe eye-patched director of S.H.I.E.L.D. across the Marvel Cinematic Universe, tying together the entire Avengers franchise.
7Carl Lee Hailey — A Time to KillThe father seeking justice for his assaulted daughter in A Time to Kill (1996), delivering a gut-punch performance in the emotional courtroom drama.
8Coach CarterThe real-life high school basketball coach in Coach Carter (2005) who locks his undefeated team out of the gym to enforce academic standards.
9Zeus Carver — Die Hard with a VengeanceThe reluctant Harlem shopkeeper forced to partner with Bruce Willis in Die Hard with a Vengeance (1995) to stop a city-wide bombing plot.
10ShaftThe cool, streetwise private detective reimagined in the 2000 update of the classic blaxploitation role for a new generation.
11Valentine — KingsmanThe lisping tech billionaire main villain in Kingsman: The Secret Service (2015), delightfully over-the-top and menacing.
12Mace Windu — Star WarsThe senior Jedi Council member wielding a distinctive purple lightsaber across the Star Wars prequel trilogy.
13Gator — Jungle FeverThe drug-addicted, charming-but-dangerous brother in Jungle Fever (1991), an early breakout performance that launched Jackson's career.
14Darius Kincaid — The Hitman's BodyguardThe flamboyant, foul-mouthed hitman in The Hitman's Bodyguard (2017) who needs protection despite being the deadliest man in the room.
Comments 1
Jackson asked for the purple lightsaber so he could find himself in crowded battle scenes; Jules Winnfield is the nominated role: https://youpick.best/articles/star-wars-ranked-many-ways
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