Biography
Quentin Jerome Tarantino ( TARR-ən-TEE-noh; born March 27, 1963) is an American filmmaker, actor, and author. His films are characterized by graphic violence, extended dialogue often featuring much profanity, and references to popular culture. His work has earned a cult following alongside critical and commercial success, and he has been named by some as the most influential director of his generation. Tarantino has received numerous accolades including two Academy Awards, two BAFTA Awards, and four Golden Globe Awards, as well as nominations for a Primetime Emmy Award and five Grammy Awards. His films have collectively grossed more than $1.9 billion worldwide.
Tarantino began his career by having a number of jobs through the 1980s, including writing several screenplays. During that time, he made his directorial debut with the independent crime film Reservoir Dogs (1992), which became an immediate hit. His second film, the crime comedy-drama Pulp Fiction (1994), was a critical and commercial success and received numerous awards, including the Cannes Film Festival's Palme d'Or and Tarantino's first Academy Award, for Best Original Screenplay. The film has been inducted into the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress. Afterward, he wrote and starred in the action horror film From Dusk till Dawn (1996).