Uma Karuna Thurman (IPA: /ˈumÉ™ ˈθÉmÉ™n/; born April 29, 1970) is an Academy Award-nominated American actress. She performs predominantly in leading roles in a variety of films, ranging from romantic comedies and dramas to science fiction and action thrillers. She is best known for her work under the direction of Quentin Tarantino. Her most popular films include Dangerous Liaisons (1988), Pulp Fiction (1994), Gattaca (1997) and the two Kill Bill movies (2003–04).
She is the face of Virgin Media in the United Kingdom and, along with Scarlett Johansson, models handbags and other items for designer Louis Vuitton. At 6ft (1.83 m) tall, she is one of the tallest actresses in American movies.
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Early Works, 1987–1989
Thurman began her career as a fashion model at age 15. She signed with the agency Click Models. Her modeling credits included Glamour Magazine. In 1989, she appeared on the cover read more...
Major Works, 1990–1993
In 1990, Thurman co-starred with Fred Ward in the sexually provocative drama Henry & June, the first film to receive an NC-17 rating. Because of the rating, it never played in read more...
1994–1998
After Mad Dog and Glory, Thurman auditioned for Quentin Tarantino’s Pulp Fiction, which would become one of the most successful cult hits of all time, grossing over $107 million read more...
Hiatus, 1998–2002
After the birth of her first baby in 1998, Thurman took a rest from major roles to concentrate on motherhood. Her next roles were in low-budget and television films, including Tape, read more...
2003–present
After a five-year hiatus, Thurman returned in 2003 in John Woo's film Paycheck, followed by Tarantino's, Kill Bill. Paycheck was only moderately successful with critics and at the read more...
Uma Karuna Thurman (IPA: /ˈumÉ™ ˈθÉmÉ™n/; born April 29, 1970) is an Academy Award-nominated American actress. She performs predominantly in leading roles in a read more...
Thurman owns a townhouse in New York's Greenwich Village, but lives in Hyde Park, New York. Though raised a Buddhist, she considers herself agnostic. Thurman is engaged to marry read more...