Quentin Tarantino

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Quentin Jerome Tarantino ( TARR-ən-TEE-noh; born March 27, 1963) is an American filmmaker, actor, and author. His works are characterized by graphic violence, extended dialogue often featuring much profanity, and references to popular culture. His films have earned a cult following alongside critical and commercial success, and he has been named by some as the most influential director of his generation. Tarantino has received numerous accolades including two Academy Awards, two BAFTA Awards, and four Golden Globe Awards, as well as nominations for a Primetime Emmy Award and five Grammy Awards. His films have collectively grossed more than $1.9 billion worldwide. Tarantino began his career by having a number of jobs through the 1980s, including writing several screenplays. During that time, he made his directorial debut with the independent crime film Reservoir Dogs (1992), which became an immediate hit. His second film, the crime comedy-drama Pulp Fiction (1994), was a critical and commercial...

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