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Samuel L.Jackson receives an award. 02/12/2008
Star Wars director George Lucas presided over the American Cinematheque award ceremony, along with robots R2D2 and C3PO, with whom the actor shared the screen in the space epic as Jedi warrior Mace Windu.
The guest list reflected the versatility of an actor whose on screen performances range from a light sabre-brandishing 'knight' to a Bible-quoting killer in Pulp Fiction. As well as the sci-fi crew, Andy Garcia, Justin Timberlake and Sharon Stone were present to help fete the cinematic luminary.
Just shy of his 60th birthday and with more than 100 movies under his belt, Hollywood's king of cool and Star Wars Jedi hero says he's only half way through his career.
| That assessment not withstanding the film elite thought it an opportune moment to present Samuel L Jackson with one of Hollywood's highest honours this week. |
Star Wars director George Lucas presided over the American Cinematheque award ceremony, along with robots R2D2 and C3PO, with whom the actor shared the screen in the space epic as Jedi warrior Mace Windu.
The guest list reflected the versatility of an actor whose on screen performances range from a light sabre-brandishing 'knight' to a Bible-quoting killer in Pulp Fiction. As well as the sci-fi crew, Andy Garcia, Justin Timberlake and Sharon Stone were present to help fete the cinematic luminary.
