E-mail a friendAugust 9, 2006
Former Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu weighs in on the Israel-Lebanon crisis and Tavis revisits his conversation with actor Samuel L. Jackson.
Benjamin Netanyahu
Benjamin Netanyahu
Soldier, diplomat and the ninth Prime Minister of the State of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu helped shape American policy on terrorism in the '80s. He's again in the spotlight as chair of Israel's opposition Likud party. The Tel Aviv native spent his high school years in the U.S., returning to Israel during the Six-Day War. He completed his education at MIT and worked in the private sector. Netanyahu previously served as minister of foreign affairs and finance. He's also published several books on politics and terrorism.
Samuel L. Jackson
Samuel L. Jackson
With a worldwide box office over $3.8 billion, Samuel L. Jackson is the highest-grossing actor in movie history. His credits include Jungle Fever, Pulp Fiction, which earned him an Oscar nod, and Freedomland. Jackson studied architecture at Atlanta's Morehouse College. In an effort to help his stutter, he auditioned for a musical and ended up changing his major. After graduation, he moved to NY to pursue his craft. He has extensive stage experience, including originating roles in two August Wilson plays.