Quentin Tarantino is an acclaimed actor, screenwriter, film director, and producer, known for his sharp dialogue, nonlinear storytelling, and stylized violence. Born on March 27, 1963, in Knoxville, Tennessee, Quentin Jerome Tarantino is the only child of Connie McHugh, a nurse, and Tony Tarantino, an actor and amateur musician. He spent most of his upbringing in Los Angeles with his mother after his parents separated.
Tarantino developed a fascination with cinema at a young age, in part due to his mother's willingness to let him watch adult-oriented films like Carnal Knowledge. At 14, he wrote his first screenplay, a comedic short titled Captain Peachfuzz and the Anchovy Bandit. He left Narbonne High School in Harbor City, Los Angeles, at age 16 and soon took a job ushering at an adult movie theater in Torrance.
After a minor shoplifting incident at age 15, his mother limited his activities, allowing him to continue participating in the local Torrance Community Theatre. There, he performed in productions such as Romeo and Juliet. He later studied acting at the James Best Theatre Company, an experience that exposed him to various professional actors and nurtured his growing interest in filmmaking.
Encouraged by friend and producer Lawrence Bender, Tarantino made the transition from aspiring actor to screenwriter. His earliest project was the 1987 low-budget film My Best Friend’s Birthday, which was only partially salvaged after a lab fire ruined parts of the original footage. This early attempt laid the groundwork for his future in filmmaking.
He gained industry attention when he was commissioned by special effects artist Robert Kurtzman to write the script for From Dusk Till Dawn, released in 1996. However, Tarantino's major breakthrough came with his 1992 film Reservoir Dogs, which he wrote, directed, and acted in. The film premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and quickly established him as a bold new voice in American cinema. His brief role as Mr. Brown contributed to the ensemble's gritty, authentic performances.
| Birth Date: | 27 Mar, 1963 |
| Age: | 57 yrs |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Knoxville |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | American film director, screenwriter, producer, and actor |
| Spouse: | Daniella Pick [M. 2018] |
| Net Worth 2021: | 120 million |
