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 celebrated for his distinctive style. His films are known for graphic violence, long dialogues with profanity, and pop-culture references, garnering him a cult following and widespread acclaim. He has received numerous awards including two Academy Awards, two BAFTA Awards, and four Golden Globe Awards. His movies have generated over $1.9 billion globally, marking him as a significant figure in contemporary cinema.

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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. He is the only child of Connie McHugh and Tony Tarantino.

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1966: Return to Los Angeles

In 1966, Quentin Tarantino's mother moved back to Los Angeles with him after living in Knoxville.

1977: Early Screenplay and Shoplifting Incident

In 1977, at the age of 14, Quentin Tarantino wrote an early screenplay titled 'Captain Peachfuzz and the Anchovy Bandit,' based on the film 'Smokey and the Bandit.' He was also grounded for shoplifting Elmore Leonard's novel 'The Switch' from a Kmart.

1987: Magill's Suicide and Directing My Best Friend's Birthday

In 1987, Scott Magill, with whom Quentin Tarantino co-wrote Love Birds In Bondage, committed suicide. All film shot for that movie was destroyed. In the same year, Tarantino co-wrote and directed 'My Best Friend's Birthday', which remained uncompleted, but some dialogue was later used in 'True Romance'.

1995: Interview with Biological Father

In 1995, an interview from a biography with Quentin Tarantino's biological father, Tony Tarantino, was published, which he considered "pretty tasteless" and contributed to his anger towards Chris Connelly in 1997.

October 2015: Attendance at Anti-Police Brutality Rally

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

2015: Support for Obama and Black Lives Matter

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

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 in Beverly Hills.

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, and Tarantino was trying to learn 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: Statement on Atheism

In June 2021, Quentin Tarantino said 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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October 7, 2023: Visit to Israeli Military Base

On October 7, 2023, Quentin Tarantino visited a military base in southern Israel to "boost the morale" of Israeli troops in response to the Hamas-led attack on Israel.

August 2024: Intention to Vote 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.