Quentin Jerome Tarantino, born March 27, 1963, is an acclaimed American filmmaker, actor, and author celebrated for his distinctive cinematic style featuring graphic violence, extended dialogue, and numerous pop culture references. He launched his career with the independent crime film Reservoir Dogs (1992) and achieved widespread critical and commercial success with his second feature, Pulp Fiction (1994), which earned him the prestigious Palme d'Or and his first Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay.
Throughout his influential career, Tarantino has directed hits like the martial arts saga Kill Bill (2003-2004), the World War II epic Inglourious Basterds (2009), and the Spaghetti Western Django Unchained (2012), for which he secured his second Oscar. His films, including his most recent, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019), have grossed over $1.9 billion worldwide and garnered a dedicated cult following alongside numerous awards. Tarantino has indicated that his tenth film will be his last before retiring from filmmaking.