Childhood and Education Journey of Quentin Tarantino in Timeline

Discover the defining moments in the early life of Quentin Tarantino. From birth to education, explore key events.

Quentin Tarantino is a highly influential American filmmaker, actor, and author known for his distinctive style. His movies are characterized by graphic violence, extensive dialogue with profanity, and pop culture references. Achieving both critical acclaim and commercial success, he's garnered a devoted fanbase. He has received numerous accolades, including two Academy Awards, two BAFTA Awards, and four Golden Globe Awards. His films have collectively grossed over $1.9 billion globally.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

March 27, 1963: Quentin Tarantino's Birth

On March 27, 1963, Quentin Jerome Tarantino was born in Knoxville, Tennessee, to Connie McHugh and Tony Tarantino.

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1966: Move to Los Angeles

In 1966, Quentin Tarantino's mother returned to Los Angeles with her son.

1971: Watching Carnal Knowledge

In 1971, Tarantino's mother allowed him to see more mature movies, such as Carnal Knowledge.

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1972: Watching Deliverance

In 1972, Tarantino's mother allowed him to see more mature movies, such as Deliverance.

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1973: Divorce and Return to Knoxville

In 1973, after his mother divorced Curtis Zastoupil and received a misdiagnosis of Hodgkin's lymphoma, Tarantino was again sent to live with his grandparents in Knoxville.

1977: Screenplay Captain Peachfuzz and the Anchovy Bandit

At the age of 14, in 1977, Tarantino wrote one of his earliest works, a screenplay called Captain Peachfuzz and the Anchovy Bandit that was based on the 1977 film Smokey and the Bandit.

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1995: Interview with Tony Tarantino

In 1995, Jami Bernard conducted an interview with Tony Tarantino, Quentin Tarantino's biological father whom he had never met, for a biography, which Tarantino considered "pretty tasteless".

1995: Dating Mira Sorvino

In 1995, Quentin Tarantino began dating actress Mira Sorvino, and was her date at the 68th Oscars ceremony where she won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress.

October 1997: Assault and Lawsuit

In October 1997, Quentin Tarantino physically assaulted Don Murphy at the AGO restaurant in West Hollywood, leading to a $5 million lawsuit filed by Murphy, which ended with Tarantino paying Murphy $450 by order of the judge.

1997: Incident at the Oscars Ceremony

In 1997, during the Oscars ceremony, Quentin Tarantino verbally accosted and spat at Chris Connelly, then-MTV News host, after Connelly attempted to speak with Mira Sorvino, whom Tarantino was accompanying.

March 1998: Separation from Mira Sorvino

In March 1998, Quentin Tarantino and Mira Sorvino separated, releasing a statement that they still loved each other but had reached a "mutual decision to go their separate ways."

2003: Relationship with Sofia Coppola

From 2003, Quentin Tarantino began a romantic relationship with filmmaker Sofia Coppola.

2005: Breakup with Sofia Coppola

In 2005, Quentin Tarantino ended his romantic relationship with filmmaker Sofia Coppola, remaining friends since their breakup.

2009: Meeting Daniella Pick

In 2009, Quentin Tarantino met Israeli singer Daniella Pick in Israel while promoting Inglourious Basterds.

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October 2015: Attending Anti-Police Brutality Rally

In October 2015, Quentin Tarantino attended a rally in New York protesting police brutality, where he gave a speech condemning murder and calling for accountability.

2015: Support for Obama and Black Lives Matter

In 2015, Quentin Tarantino voiced support for the Black Lives Matter movement and named Barack Obama as his favorite president.

June 30, 2017: Engagement to Daniella Pick

On June 30, 2017, Quentin Tarantino became engaged to Israeli singer Daniella Pick.

November 28, 2018: Marriage to Daniella Pick

On November 28, 2018, Quentin Tarantino married Daniella Pick in a Reform Jewish ceremony at their Beverly Hills home.

2018: Interview Resurfaces and Apology

In 2018, Quentin Tarantino's 2003 Howard Stern interview resurfaced, drawing criticism for his defense of Roman Polanski. Within days of the interview resurfacing in 2018, Tarantino issued an apology for his comments.

January 2020: Splitting Time Between Tel Aviv and Los Angeles

As of January 2020, Quentin Tarantino and Daniella Pick were splitting their time between Tel Aviv and Los Angeles, leading Tarantino to try learning Hebrew.

February 22, 2020: Birth of First Child

On February 22, 2020, Quentin Tarantino and Daniella Pick's son was born in Israel.

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June 2021: Declares Atheism

In June 2021, Quentin Tarantino declared that he was an atheist.

July 3, 2022: Birth of Second Child

On July 3, 2022, Quentin Tarantino and Daniella Pick's second child, a daughter, was born in Israel.

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2023: Visit to Israeli Military Base

In 2023, Quentin Tarantino visited a military base in southern Israel to "boost the morale" of Israeli troops in response to the October 7 attacks.

August 2024: Support for Kamala Harris

In August 2024, Quentin Tarantino expressed his intention to vote for Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election on Bill Maher's podcast Club Random.