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Uma Thurman

Uma Thurman

Acting
Born: Apr 29, 1970
From: Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Credits: 30 titles

Biography

Uma Karuna Thurman is an American actress, writer, producer and model. She has acted in a variety of films, from romantic comedies and dramas to science fiction and action films. Following her appearances on the December 1985 and May 1986 covers of British Vogue, Thurman's breakthrough role was Dangerous Liaisons (1988) in which she starred. She rose to international prominence with her role as Mia Wallace in Quentin Tarantino's 1994 film Pulp Fiction, for which she was nominated for the Academy Award, the BAFTA Award, and the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress. Often hailed as Tarantino's muse, she reunited with the director to play the main role of The Bride in Kill Bill: Volume 1 and 2 (2003, 2004), which brought her two additional Golden Globe Award nominations. Established as a Hollywood leading lady, her other notable films include Henry & June (1990), The Truth About Cats & Dogs (1996), Batman & Robin (1997), Gattaca (1997), Les Misérables (1998), Paycheck (2003), The Producers (2005), My Super Ex-Girlfriend (2006), Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief (2010), Lars von Trier's Nymphomaniac (2013) and The House That Jack Built (2018). In 2011, Thurman was a member of the jury …

Filmography

Title Character Year Rating
Hollywood Stargirl Roxanne Martel 2022 6.6
Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief Medusa 2010 6.2
Motherhood Eliza Welsh 2009 5.019
A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa Joy 2008 5.942
The Accidental Husband Dr. Emma Lloyd 2008 5.552
The Life Before Her Eyes Diana 2007 6.061
My Super Ex-Girlfriend Jenny Johnson 2006 5.148
Prime Rafi Gardet 2005 5.987
Be Cool Edie Athens 2005 5.47
The Producers Ulla 2005 6.185
Kill Bill: Vol. 2 Beatrix Kiddo / The Bride … 2004 7.877
Kill Bill: Vol. 1 The Bride 2003 7.97
Paycheck Rachel Porter 2003 6.212
Tape Amy 2001 6.874
Vatel Anne de Montausier 2000 6.113
Sweet and Lowdown Blanche Williams 1999 6.791
Les Misérables Fantine 1998 7.212
The Avengers Emma Peel 1998 4.461
Batman & Robin Dr. Pamela Isley / Poison … 1997 4.391
Gattaca Irene Cassini 1997 7.564
The Truth About Cats & Dogs Noelle 1996 6.079
Beautiful Girls Andera 1996 6.652
Pulp Fiction Mia Wallace 1994 8.484
Even Cowgirls Get the Blues Sissy Hankshaw 1994 4.375
Mad Dog and Glory Glory 1993 6.04
Jennifer Eight Helena Robertson 1992 6.071
Final Analysis Diana Baylor 1992 5.746
Robin Hood Maid Marian 1991 5.752
Dangerous Liaisons Cécile de Volanges 1988 7.2
Johnny Be Good Georgia Elkans 1988 4.528
Quick Facts
Known forActing
Credits30
Born1970
FromBoston, Massachusetts, USA