Uma Thurman

Biography

Uma Karuna Thurman is a multifaceted American actress, writer, producer, and model, known for her diverse roles across a range of genres, including romantic comedies, dramas, science fiction, and action films. Her career gained momentum after gracing the covers of British Vogue in late 1985 and early 1986, leading to her breakout performance in Dangerous Liaisons (1988). Thurman became a household name with her iconic portrayal of Mia Wallace in Quentin Tarantino's Pulp Fiction (1994), earning nominations for the Academy Award, BAFTA, and Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actress. Considered Tarantino's muse, she starred as The Bride in the Kill Bill series (2003, 2004), securing two additional Golden Globe nominations.

As a prominent figure in Hollywood, her filmography includes Henry & June (1990), Gattaca (1997), and Nymphomaniac (2013). Thurman was a jury member at the 64th Cannes Film Festival in 2011 and later served as president of the "Un Certain Regard" jury in 2017. Her accolades include a Golden Globe for Hysterical Blindness (2002) and an Emmy nomination for Smash (