Nick Fury

Nick Fury is a character in the 2012 film The Avengers. He is portrayed by Samuel L. Jackson.

History
Nick Fury is the head of S.H.I.E.L.D. His job is to maintain world peace and to also keep an eye on dangerous situations. Fury himself keeps an eye on all of the known 'superheroes' in the world. He is the creator of The Avengers team