Uma Thurman

Cast · Writer

Born

April 29, 1970 · Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Birth name

Uma Karuna Thurman

"In this business, a lot of people go crazy and eccentric, even ending up dead because of it. It 's not my plan." American actress Uma Thurman had her beginnings in modeling and low-budget productions, but it was not until mid-1994 that her career really took off with Pulp Fiction (1994), one of the highest grossing and most iconic cult films. After this, she became the favorite actress of director Quentin Tarantino, who chose to work with her again years later in Kill Bill (2003 and 2004). Throughout her career, Thurman was part of successful productions, but also of some commercial failures. This forced her to work in a wide variety of genres such as drama, science fiction, action, suspense, and romantic comedies, having participated in films like Dangerous Liaisons (1988) and Gattaca (1997). Thurman is a committed defender of women's rights and actively participates in various social causes. She has been nominated for an Oscar in 1995, won a Golden Globe in 2003, and was a member of the main competition jury at the Cannes Film Festival. Her impact on pop culture and her enduring presence in the entertainment industry make her a truly iconic figure.