Samuel L. Jackson says Bruce Willis’ gave him this billion-dollar career advice on set of ‘Die Hard’ film
nypost.comVanity Fair.It took Jackson 14 years until he understood Willis’ advice.“And it didn’t occur to me until I got that Nick Fury role — and I had a nine-picture deal to be Nick Fury — that, ‘Oh, I’m doing what Bruce said.
I’ve got this character now.’”Jackson took on the role of Nick Fury in 12 Marvel films. He first put on the eye patch for “Iron Man” in 2008.According to CNBC, the Marvel movies that Jackson has appeared in grossed $12.8 billion.Willis celebrated his 70th birthday March 19.
On Wednesday, the legendary actor’s ex-wife Demi Moore, their three daughters and Bruce’s wife of nearly 16 years, Emma Hemming Willis, all paid tribute to the “Die Hard” star on his milestone birthday. “Happy birthday, BW!
We love you,” Moore, who was married to Bruce from 1987 through 2000, wrote alongside a carousel that included never-before-seen photos. “To the King… I love you Daddio.
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