Uma Thurman
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Early Life and Background
Born on April 29, 1970, in Boston, Massachusetts, Uma Karuna Thurman is the daughter of academic and writer Robert Alexander Farrar Thurman and model Nena von Schlebrügge. Raised in a Buddhist household, Thurman spent parts of her early childhood in Almora, India, before settling primarily in Amherst, Massachusetts, with her three brothers: Dechen, Ganden, and Mipam. Her father also has a daughter named Taya from a previous marriage.
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- Birth Date
- 29 Apr, 1970
- Age
- 50 yrs
- Citizenship
- United States of America
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- Birth Place
- Boston
- Gender
- Female
- Description
- American actress and model
- Spouse
- Gary Oldman[1990-1992]
Ethan Hawke[1998-2005] - Net Worth 2021
- 45 million
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Uma Thurman is of Buddhist heritage through her father and has German, Swedish, and Danish ancestry on her mother’s side. Standing at 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m), Thurman faced teasing during her youth due to her height and distinctive name. Diagnosed with body dysmorphic disorder at an early age, these challenges shaped her early experiences and personal identity.
Education and Early Aspiration for Acting
Thurman attended Amherst Regional Middle School, where her passion for acting was ignited. She later enrolled at Northfield Mount Hermon School but eventually left to focus on an acting career. Her performance as Abigail in a school stage production of Arthur Miller’s The Crucible caught the attention of talent scouts, bolstering her confidence in pursuing acting professionally.
She transferred to the Professional Children's School in New York City to better accommodate her acting pursuits and supported herself with part-time jobs while attending auditions.
