Fan Casting Samuel L. Jackson as Ellis Boyd Redding in The Shawshank Redemption (1994 Alternate Casting)

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Samuel L. Jackson

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Samuel Leroy Jackson (born December 21, 1948) is an American actor and producer. One of the most widely recognized actors of his generation, the films in which he has appeared have collectively gro...

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Ellis Boyd Redding in The Shawshank Redemption (1994 Alternate Casting)

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Samuel L. Jackson

Ellis Boyd Redding (Red)

The Shawshank Redemption (1994 Alternate Casting)

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The Shawshank Redemption (1994 Alternate Casting)

Andy Dufresne, a successful banker, is arrested for the murders of his wife and lover, and is sentenced to life imprisonment at the Shawshank prison. He becomes the most unconventional prisoner.

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Samuel L. Jackson is known for his roles in Avengers: Infinity War, Iron Man, and The Avengers. He has been suggested by fans for 7,855 roles on myCast, including Best in Best & Worst Comic Book Castings. Similar actors include Denzel Washington, Idris Elba, and Keith David. Samuel L. Jackson was suggested to play Ellis Boyd Redding in The Shawshank Redemption (1994 Alternate Casting) by bobby321. Other actors sugggested to play this role include Denzel Washington, Clint Eastwood, and Harrison Ford. The Shawshank Redemption (1994 Alternate Casting) has 9 roles, including Andy Dufrense, Warden Samuel Norton, and Tommy Williams.