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Quentin Tarantino

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Quentin Tarantino

Quentin Jerome Tarantino is an American filmmaker, actor, and author. Born on March 27, 1963 in Knoxville, Tennessee, Tarantino gained fame for his movies characterized by stylized violence, extended dialogue filled with much profanity, and references to popular culture. His films have built up a cult following, achieved critical and commercial success, and earned him numerous awards. For instance, he has received two Academy Awards, two BAFTA Awards, and four Golden Globe Awards. Tarantino's filmography is diverse, ranging from the crime drama Reservoir Dogs to the spaghetti western Django Unchained. His respect for the classical 'auteur theory' of cinema can be seen in his meticulous hands-on approach to film production, characterized by comprehensive attention to detail. Tarantino's latest work, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, set in the late 1960s, deals with the transition from old to new Hollywood. He has announced plans for it to be his last film before retirement. A hallmark of all his movies, Tarantino once noted, is that they compel the viewer to laugh at scenes that are not inherently funny, affirming his commitment to crafting 'dramas', and not 'comedies'.

71 movies
38 nominations

Biography, Career & Filmography

Learn more about Quentin Tarantino, including a detailed biography, career timeline, personal life insights, and complete filmography. Discover how Quentin Tarantino rose to fame, their major roles, industry impact, and personal milestones in the world of film.


Given Name: Quentin Jerome Tarantino

Born: Knoxville, Tennessee, U.S.

Citizenship: United States

Birthday: March 27, 1963

Occupations: Filmmaker, Actor, Author

Years Active: 1987-present

Children: 2

Spouses: Daniella Pick

Awards and Nominations Received by Quentin Tarantino

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Explore the awards, honors, and nominations Quentin Tarantino has earned across their acting career. From prestigious wins to critical acclaim, see how their talent has been recognized by the film industry and major award bodies.


46th Saturn Awards 2021

Nomination

Best Film Director

Once Upon a Time ... in Hollywood

92nd Academy Awards 2020

Nomination

Writing (Original Screenplay)

Once Upon a Time ... in Hollywood

73rd British Academy Film Awards 2020

Nomination

Best Direction

Once Upon a Time ... in Hollywood
Nomination

Best Original Screenplay

Once Upon a Time ... in Hollywood

25th Critics' Choice Awards 2020

Nomination

Best Director

Once Upon a Time ... in Hollywood
Win

Best Original Screenplay

Once Upon a Time ... in Hollywood

72nd Directors Guild of America Awards 2020

Nomination

Feature Film

Once Upon a Time ... in Hollywood

77th Golden Globe Awards 2020

21st Critics' Choice Awards 2016

Nomination

Best Original Screenplay

The Hateful Eight

73rd Golden Globe Awards 2016

Nomination

Best Screenplay

The Hateful Eight

85th Academy Awards 2013

Win

Writing (Original Screenplay)

Django Unchained

66th British Academy Film Awards 2013

Nomination

Best Direction

Django Unchained
Win

Best Original Screenplay

Django Unchained

18th Critics' Choice Awards 2013

Win

Best Original Screenplay

Django Unchained

70th Golden Globe Awards 2013

Nomination

Best Director

Django Unchained

82nd Academy Awards 2010

Nomination

Directing

Inglourious Basterds

63rd British Academy Film Awards 2010

Nomination

Best Direction

Inglourious Basterds
Nomination

Best Original Screenplay

Inglourious Basterds

15th Critics' Choice Awards 2010

Nomination

Best Director

Inglourious Basterds
Win

Best Original Screenplay

Inglourious Basterds

62nd Directors Guild of America Awards 2010

Nomination

Feature Film

Inglourious Basterds

67th Golden Globe Awards 2010

Nomination

Best Director

Inglourious Basterds
Nomination

Best Screenplay

Inglourious Basterds

36th Saturn Awards 2010

Nomination

Best Director

Inglourious Basterds

22nd Saturn Awards 1996

Nomination

Best Supporting Actor

From Dusk Till Dawn

67th Academy Awards 1995

Nomination

Directing

Pulp Fiction
Win

Writing (Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen)

Pulp Fiction

48th British Academy Film Awards 1995

Nomination

Best Direction

Pulp Fiction

47th Directors Guild of America Awards 1995

Nomination

Feature Film

Pulp Fiction

52nd Golden Globe Awards 1995

Nomination

Best Director

Pulp Fiction
Win

Best Screenplay

Pulp Fiction

10th Independent Spirit Awards 1995

Win

Best Director

Pulp Fiction
Win

Best Screenplay

Pulp Fiction

8th Independent Spirit Awards 1993

Nomination

Best Director

Reservoir Dogs

17th Toronto International Film Festival Awards 1992

Win

FIPRESCI International Critics' Award

Reservoir Dogs
Reservoir Dogs

Reservoir Dogs

Django Unchained

Django Unchained

Grindhouse

Grindhouse

Kill Bill: Vol. 2

Kill Bill: Vol. 2

Kill Bill: Vol. 1

Kill Bill: Vol. 1

Jackie Brown

Jackie Brown

Pulp Fiction

Pulp Fiction

The Hateful Eight

The Hateful Eight

Sin City

Sin City

Method to the Madness of Jerry Lewis

Method to the Madness of Jerry Lewis

Quentin Tarantino: 20 Years of Filmmaking

Quentin Tarantino: 20 Years of Filmmaking

12-12-12 | The Concert for Sandy Relief

12-12-12 | The Concert for Sandy Relief

Corman’s World

Corman’s World

Nightmare Factory

Nightmare Factory

Propaganda

Propaganda

One Day Since Yesterday: Peter Bogdanovich & the Lost American Film

One Day Since Yesterday: Peter Bogdanovich & the Lost American Film

The Legend of the Palme d’Or

The Legend of the Palme d’Or

Shoot to Live

Shoot to Live

John Travolta, le miraculé d’Hollywood

John Travolta, le miraculé d’Hollywood

Why Are We Creative?

Why Are We Creative?

QT8: The First Eight

QT8: The First Eight

Making of Pulp Fiction

Making of Pulp Fiction

Pulp Fiction: The Facts

Pulp Fiction: The Facts

Jackie Brown: How It Went Down

Jackie Brown: How It Went Down

A Christmas Eve Conversation With Quentin Tarantino & Paul Thomas Anderson

A Christmas Eve Conversation With Quentin Tarantino & Paul Thomas Anderson

BaadAsssss Cinema

BaadAsssss Cinema

The Making of ‘Kill Bill Vol. 1’

The Making of ‘Kill Bill Vol. 1’

John Travolta: The Inside Story

John Travolta: The Inside Story

The Cutting Edge: The Magic of Movie Editing

The Cutting Edge: The Magic of Movie Editing

Once Upon a Time: Sergio Leone

Once Upon a Time: Sergio Leone

Mario Bava: Operazione paura

Mario Bava: Operazione paura

The Muppets’ Wizard of Oz

The Muppets’ Wizard of Oz

‘Reservoir Dogs’ Revisited

‘Reservoir Dogs’ Revisited

50 Films to See Before You Die

50 Films to See Before You Die

Back to the Well: ‘Clerks II’

Back to the Well: ‘Clerks II’

Pierre Rissient: Man of Cinema

Pierre Rissient: Man of Cinema

Celluloid Horror

Celluloid Horror

The Making of ‘Kill Bill Vol. 2’

The Making of ‘Kill Bill Vol. 2’

Budd Boetticher: A Man Can Do That

Budd Boetticher: A Man Can Do That

All the Love You Cannes!

All the Love You Cannes!

Kill Bill: The Origin of O-Ren

Kill Bill: The Origin of O-Ren

Tarantino’s Mind

Tarantino’s Mind

Planet Terror

Planet Terror

Death Proof

Death Proof

My Best Friend’s Birthday

My Best Friend’s Birthday

Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair

Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair

We Are Cinema

We Are Cinema

Michael Cimino, God Bless America

Michael Cimino, God Bless America

Django & Django: Sergio Corbucci Unchained

Django & Django: Sergio Corbucci Unchained

Sergio Leone: The Italian Who Invented America

Sergio Leone: The Italian Who Invented America

Burt Reynolds: The Last Interview

Burt Reynolds: The Last Interview

Cannes Uncut

Cannes Uncut

Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair

Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair

Eddie Presley

Eddie Presley

The Coriolis Effect

The Coriolis Effect

Somebody to Love

Somebody to Love

Full Tilt Boogie

Full Tilt Boogie

Curdled

Curdled

Forever Hollywood

Forever Hollywood

Off the Menu: The Last Days of Chasen’s

Off the Menu: The Last Days of Chasen’s

Quentin Tarantino: Hollywood’s Boy Wonder

Quentin Tarantino: Hollywood’s Boy Wonder

Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX

Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX

Four Rooms

Four Rooms

Sleep with Me

Sleep with Me

Destiny Turns on the Radio

Destiny Turns on the Radio

When We Went MAD!

When We Went MAD!

The Typewriter, the Rifle & the Movie Camera

The Typewriter, the Rifle & the Movie Camera

God Said, ‘Ha!’

God Said, ‘Ha!’

American Badass: A Michael Madsen Retrospective

American Badass: A Michael Madsen Retrospective

Robert De Niro: Hiding in the Spotlight

Robert De Niro: Hiding in the Spotlight

Pulp Fiction: The Making Of

Pulp Fiction: The Making Of

Career Timeline

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