Quentin Tarantino's date of birth is: 27 March 1963, He was born in Knoxville, Tennessee, USA.
Quentin Tarantino's height is 6' 1" (1.85 m).
Quentin Tarantino's birth name is Quentin Jerome Tarantin.
His popular Trade Mark is: His main characters drive cars from Chevrolet, such as Jules' 1974 Nova and Vincent's 1960s Malibu. He often frames characters with doorways and shows them opening and closing doors. Much of the violence and minor character dialogue is offscreen in his films. Briefcases and suitcases play an important role in Pulp Fiction (1994), Reservoir Dogs (1992), Jackie Brown (1997), True Romance (1993), and Kill Bill: Vol. 2 (2004). Makes references to cult movies and television. Frequently works with Harvey Keitel , Tim Roth , Michael Madsen , Uma Thurman , and Samuel L. Jackson . His films usually have a shot from inside a car trunk. Lead characters usually drive General Motors vehicles, particularly Chevrolet and Cadillac. He always has a Dutch element in his films: The opening tune, Little Green Bag, in Reservoir Dogs (1992) was performed by George Baker and written by Jan Gerbrand Visser and Benjamino Bouwens who are all Dutch. The character Freddy Newandyke, played by Tim Roth is a direct translation to a typical Dutch last name, Nieuwendijk. The code name of Tim Roth is Mr. Orange, the royal color of Holland, and the last name of the royal family. The Amsterdam conversation in PulpFiction, Vincent Vega smokes from a Dutch tobacco shag (Drum), the mentioning of Rutger Hauer in Jackie Brown (1997), the bride's name is Beatrix, the name of the Royal Dutch Queen. The Mexican Standoff: All his movies (including True Romance (1993), which he only wrote and did not direct) feature a scene in which three or more characters are pointing guns at each other at the same time. Often uses an unconventional storytelling device in his films, such as retrospect ( Reservoir Dogs (1992)), non-linear ( Pulp Fiction (1994)), or "chapter" format (_Kill Bill: Vol.1 (2003)_). His films will often include one long, unbroken take where a character is followed around somewhere. Often casts comedians in small roles: 'Stephen Wright' as the DJ in Reservoir Dogs (1992), Kathy Griffin as an accident witness and Julia Sweeney as the junkyard guy's daughter in Pulp Fiction (1994), 'Chris Tucker' as Beaumont in Jackie Brown (1997). Widely imitated quick cuts of character's hands performing actions in extreme closeup, a technique reminiscent of Brian De Palma . Long closeup of a person's face while someone else speaks off-screen (closeup of The Bride while Bill talks, of Butch while Marsellus talks). Aliases. He uses aliases in nearly all of his movies: Honey Bunny and Pumpkin from Pulp Fiction (1994), Mr White, Blonde, Orange etc. from Reservoir Dogs (1992). Bill's team in Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003) (Black Mamba, Copperhead, Cottonmouth, and California Mountain Snake). Often plays a small role in his films (Jimmie Dimmick in Pulp Fiction (1994), Mr. Brown in Reservoir Dogs (1992) and the answering machine voice in Jackie Brown (1997)) Frequently casts Michael Madsen . Frequently casts Uma Thurman . Frequently uses Mêlée weapons, such as the samuri sword that Butch uses in Pulp Fiction (1994) and the bride uses in the Kill Bill movies, also the stake attached to a jackhammer used by George Clooney in From Dusk Till Dawn (1996). Extreme violence. Frequently casts Samuel L. Jackson. Frequently has a female character who wears a black and white pant suit ('Uma Thurman' in Pulp Fiction (1994), Pam Grier in Jackie Brown (1997), Daryl Hannah in Kill Bill: Vol. 2 (2004). .
His Nickname(s) is: QT .
Among His first film/tv appearances you can find: "My Best Friend's Birthday (1987)", "Maximum Potential (1987)", "The Golden Girls: Sophia's Wedding: Part 1 (#4.6) (1988)".
His later/recent/future appearances include: "Machete (2007)", "Inglorious Bastards (2008) "Grinder (2008)".
Quentin Tarantino's Most popular appearance according to information taken from the web is "Pulp Fiction".
His Least popular appearance according to information taken from the web is ""All-American Girl: Pulp Sitcom (#1.18)"".
Quentin Tarantino Won 33 Award(s) & Had 36 Nomination(s), He Won the Oscar, American Choreography Award, Austin Film Critics Award, Prix Tournage, BAFTA Film Award, Blue Ribbon Award, BSFC Award, Golden Palm, CFCA Award, Golden Slate, Pioneer Award, David, Edgar, Special Award, Empire Award, Golden Globe, Independent Spirit Award, KCFCC Award, Kinema Junpo Award, ALFS Award, LAFCA Award, NBR Award, NSFC Award, NYFCC Award, Sant Jordi, Audience Award, Time-Machine Honorary Award, Best Director, SEFCA Award, Best Screenplay, Bronze Horse, International Critics' Award (FIPRESCI).
