History of Quentin Tarantino in Timeline
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.
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.
1966: Return to Los Angeles
In 1966, Quentin Tarantino's mother moved back to Los Angeles with him after living in Knoxville.
1966: Broadway Debut in Wait Until Dark
In 1998, Quentin Tarantino made his major Broadway stage debut in a revival of the 1966 play 'Wait Until Dark,' receiving unfavorable reviews for his performance.
1977: Setting of The Adventures of Cliff Booth
In 1977, The Adventures of Cliff Booth, a sequel to Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, is set.
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.
1986: First Hollywood Job
In 1986, Quentin Tarantino got his first Hollywood job, working as a production assistant on Dolph Lundgren's exercise video, Maximum Potential. He worked alongside his Video Archives colleague Roger Avary.
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'.
November 19, 1988: Appearance on The Golden Girls
On November 19, 1988, Quentin Tarantino appeared as an Elvis impersonator in an episode of 'The Golden Girls' titled 'Sophia's Wedding: Part 1'. He received residuals for his performance due to the episode's frequent reruns.
January 1992: Release of Reservoir Dogs
In January 1992, Quentin Tarantino's crime thriller 'Reservoir Dogs', which he wrote, directed, and acted in, was released and screened at the Sundance Film Festival. The film received positive responses from critics.
1993: Sale of Natural Born Killers Script
In 1993, Quentin Tarantino sold his script for Natural Born Killers, which was rewritten, giving him only story credit. He later disowned the film.
1994: Feud with Denzel Washington
In 1994, Quentin Tarantino had an on-set feud with Denzel Washington during the filming of Crimson Tide over "Tarantino's racist dialogue added to the script". Washington later apologized.
1994: Palme d'Or Win
In 1994, Quentin Tarantino won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival for Pulp Fiction.
1994: Success of Pulp Fiction
In 1994, Quentin Tarantino wrote, directed, and acted in the dark comedy crime film 'Pulp Fiction.' He won the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay, shared with Roger Avary, and the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival.
1995: Dating Mira Sorvino
From 1995, Quentin Tarantino dated actress Mira Sorvino and was her date at the 68th Oscars ceremony where she won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. In March 1998 they separated.
1995: Participation in Four Rooms and Desperado
In 1995, Quentin Tarantino participated in the anthology film 'Four Rooms', directing a segment. He also had a supporting role in Robert Rodriguez's film 'Desperado'.
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.
1996: Director's Chair Video Game
In 1996, Quentin Tarantino starred in Steven Spielberg's Director's Chair, a simulation video game that uses pre-generated film clips.
1996: From Dusk Till Dawn
In 1996, Quentin Tarantino wrote From Dusk till Dawn, which Robert Rodriguez directed. Tarantino also acted in the movie.
October 1997: Physical Assault and Lawsuit
In October 1997, Quentin Tarantino physically assaulted Don Murphy in the AGO restaurant in West Hollywood, California. Murphy filed a $5 million lawsuit against Tarantino, resulting in Tarantino paying Murphy $450.
1997: Offered Speed and Men in Black projects
Following the success of Reservoir Dogs, in 1997, Quentin Tarantino was approached by major film studios and offered projects that included Speed and Men in Black, but he instead retreated to Amsterdam to work on his script for Pulp Fiction.
1997: Incident at the Oscars Ceremony
In 1997, Quentin Tarantino confronted Chris Connelly at the Oscars ceremony after Connelly attempted to speak with Mira Sorvino. Tarantino was angered by an article that included an interview with his biological father.
1997: Release of Jackie Brown
In 1997, Quentin Tarantino's third feature film, 'Jackie Brown', an adaptation of Elmore Leonard's novel 'Rum Punch', was released. It received positive reviews.
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."
2002: Portrayal of McKenas Cole in Alias
From 2002 to 2004, Quentin Tarantino portrayed the villain McKenas Cole in the ABC television series Alias.
2003: Relationship with Sofia Coppola
From 2003, Quentin Tarantino was in a romantic relationship with filmmaker Sofia Coppola. The two have remained friends since their breakup in 2005.
2003: Release of Kill Bill: Volume 1
In 2003, 'Kill Bill: Volume 1', written and directed by Quentin Tarantino, was released. It is a highly stylized 'revenge flick' drawing from various cinematic traditions.
2003: Howard Stern Interview
In 2003, Quentin Tarantino defended Roman Polanski in a Howard Stern interview against charges of raping a 13-year-old in 1977. Tarantino's comments resurfaced in 2018 and drew criticism, leading to an apology.
2004: Release of Kill Bill: Volume 2
In 2004, Quentin Tarantino released Kill Bill: Volume 2, the second part of his highly stylized 'revenge flick'. Both volumes were originally intended as a single theatrical release.
2004: President of the Jury at Cannes Film Festival
In 2004, Quentin Tarantino served as the president of the jury at the Cannes Film Festival. Kill Bill Volume 2 was screened there but not in competition.
May 2005: Directing CSI Episode Grave Danger
In May 2005, Quentin Tarantino co-wrote and directed "Grave Danger", the fifth season finale of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. He received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series for this episode.
2005: Icon of the Decade Award
In 2005, Quentin Tarantino was awarded the honorary Icon of the Decade at the 10th Empire Awards.
2005: Inclusion on Time 100 List
In 2005, Quentin Tarantino was included on the annual Time 100 list of the most influential people in the world.
2005: End of Relationship with Sofia Coppola
In 2005, Quentin Tarantino's romantic relationship with filmmaker Sofia Coppola ended. They have remained friends since their breakup.
2007: Direction of Death Proof
In 2007, Quentin Tarantino directed the exploitation slasher film 'Death Proof,' which was released as part of a double feature called Grindhouse with Robert Rodriguez's 'Planet Terror'.
2007: Inclusion on Top 100 Living Geniuses List
In 2007, Quentin Tarantino was on The Daily Telegraph list of "Top 100 Living Geniuses".
August 2009: Filming of Inglourious Basterds
In October 2008, filming began on "Inglorious Bastards", which was provisionally titled. He had planned to start work on the film after Jackie Brown but postponed this to make Kill Bill after a meeting with Uma Thurman.
2009: Meeting Daniella Pick
In 2009, Quentin Tarantino met Israeli singer Daniella Pick when he was in Israel to promote Inglourious Basterds.
2009: Late Show with David Letterman Incident
In 2009, Quentin Tarantino was scheduled to appear on the Late Show with David Letterman but had a prior angry phone call with Letterman due to jokes made about Tarantino's relationship with a former girlfriend. They reconciled later.
2011: Honorary César Award
In 2011, Quentin Tarantino was given an Honorary César by the Académie des Arts et Techniques du Cinéma.
2012: Lifetime Achievement Award at Rome Film Festival
In 2012, Quentin Tarantino received a lifetime achievement award from the Rome Film Festival.
2013: Channel 4 News Interview
In 2013, Quentin Tarantino reacted angrily during an interview with Krishnan Guru-Murthy on Channel 4 News when questioned about the link between movie violence and real-life violence, refusing to answer the question.
2013: Most-Studied Director in the UK
In 2013, a survey revealed that Quentin Tarantino was the most-studied director in the United Kingdom in film essays and dissertations.
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.
October 18, 2017: Interview on Harvey Weinstein Allegations
On October 18, 2017, Quentin Tarantino discussed sexual harassment and assault allegations against Harvey Weinstein in an interview. He admitted to marginalizing incidents reported to him by his then-girlfriend Mira Sorvino in the mid-1990s.
2017: Weinstein Scandal
In 2017, Quentin Tarantino spoke about the Harvey Weinstein scandal and admitted that he did not press Weinstein further, as he did not know the extent of his misconduct before the scandal.
February 3, 2018: Uma Thurman's Allegations Against Weinstein
On February 3, 2018, Uma Thurman told The New York Times that Harvey Weinstein had sexually assaulted her, reporting this to Quentin Tarantino. Tarantino said he confronted Weinstein.
November 28, 2018: Marriage to Daniella Pick
On November 28, 2018, Quentin Tarantino married Daniella Pick in a Reform Jewish ceremony in Beverly Hills.
2018: Resurfacing of 2003 Howard Stern Interview
In 2018, Quentin Tarantino's 2003 Howard Stern interview defending Roman Polanski resurfaced, drawing criticism. He issued an apology after the interview resurfaced.
2019: Cannes Film Festival Press Conference
In 2019, Quentin Tarantino responded indignantly to a journalist's question about Margot Robbie's limited lines in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood at the Cannes Film Festival press conference, refusing to elaborate.
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.
2020: Two-Book Deal with HarperCollins
In 2020, Quentin Tarantino signed a two-book deal with HarperCollins to publish his first novel in June 2021 and his second book on November 1, 2022.
June 2021: Announcement of Video Archives Podcast
In June 2021, Quentin Tarantino announced plans to start a podcast with Roger Avary, named after Video Archives. The podcast premiered on July 19, 2022.
June 2021: Publication of Novelization
In June 2021, Quentin Tarantino published his first novel, a novelization of Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, which received positive reviews.
June 2021: Joe Rogan Experience Interview
In June 2021, Quentin Tarantino said he regretted not pressing Harvey Weinstein further in an interview on the Joe Rogan Experience podcast. He also remarked on his "sad" view of his past relationship with Weinstein.
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.
July 19, 2022: Premiere of Video Archives Podcast
On July 19, 2022, the Video Archives podcast, hosted by Quentin Tarantino and Roger Avary, premiered.
November 1, 2022: Publication of Cinema Speculation
On November 1, 2022, Quentin Tarantino published his second book, Cinema Speculation, about films of the New Hollywood era, inspired by film critic Pauline Kael.
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.
2025: First Director to Sweep 'The Big Four'
By 2025, Quentin Tarantino became the first director to ever sweep "The Big Four" critics awards (LA, NBR, NY, NSFC).
2026: Possible Release of The Adventures of Cliff Booth
In 2026, The Adventures of Cliff Booth, a sequel to Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, which Quentin Tarantino wrote and produced, may be released; however, he chose not to direct it.
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