Samuel L. Jackson is finally set to receive an Oscar after a career spanning more than 50 years in the film industry.
According to the Los Angeles Times, the 72-year-old Pulp Fiction star will be given an honorary Academy Award at the 12th Governors Awards on Jan 15, 2022.
Jackson will be honored alongside comedian and actor Elaine May and Norweigan actor Liv Ullmann, while actor Danny Glover will be awarded the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award.
The actor recently lent his voice to Amazon's Alexa device:Commenting on the decision, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences President David Rubin stated:
"We are thrilled to present this year's Governors Awards to four honourees who have had a profound impact on both film and society.
"Sam Jackson is a cultural icon whose dynamic work has resonated across genres and generations and audiences worldwide."
He continued: "Elaine May's bold, uncompromising approach to filmmaking, as a writer, director, and actress, reverberates as loudly as ever with movie lovers.
"Liv Ullmann's bravery and emotional transparency [have] gifted audiences with deeply affecting screen portrayals.
"And Danny Glover's decades-long advocacy for justice and human rights reflects his dedication to recognizing our shared humanity on and off the screen."
A number of Twitter users have since taken to social media to congratulate the actor over his well-earned accolade.
For instance, one person wrote: "Just add up the total revenue from all the movies you've been in and say wheres my damn oscar. [sic]"
A second person commented: "Much deserved young man!"
Another person stated: "Congratulations! You are one of our great actors."
This person then wrote: "Congrats on the recognition for all your hard work!
Finally, another fan stated: "Well deserved, Sir! There’s no part you can’t play."
According to CinemaBlend, Jackson is one of the highest-grossing actors of all time, having starred in more than 150 movies.
He was previously nominated for Best Supporting Actor for the 1995 Oscars for this role in Pulp Fiction but lost out to Martin Landau for his performance of Dracula actor Bela Lugosi in the Tim Burton-directed biopic Ed Wood.
