Uma Thurman (born 29 April 1970) is an American actress and producer known for a career that blends high-profile genre films with acclaimed dramatic work. She began acting as a teenager and rose quickly in the early 1990s, appearing in films such as Dangerous Liaisons (1988) and Henry & June (1990). Thurman became a major pop-culture figure through her collaborations with Quentin Tarantino, first as Mia Wallace in Pulp Fiction (1994), a performance that earned her an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress and helped define the film’s cool, modern tone.
She later starred as “The Bride” in Tarantino’s Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003) and Vol. 2 (2004), roles that showcased her physicality and screen presence and became central to her legacy. Beyond Tarantino’s films, Thurman’s credits include Gattaca, Batman & Robin, and a range of dramatic and television work, including acclaimed roles that earned her major award nominations. Known for a distinctive mix of elegance and intensity, she remains one of the most recognisable actors of her generation.
Kill Bill: Vol. 1
Kill Bill was shot across Southern California, Japan and China, with its locations shifting between revenge thriller, hospital nightmare and Japanese swordplay.
Kill Bill: Vol. 2
Kill Bill: Vol. 2 was shot mainly in Southern California, Mexico and China, giving it a much dustier and more western-influenced visual identity than Vol. 1.
Pulp Fiction
Pulp Fiction was shot around Los Angeles County, and its locations are central to its low-rent, sun-baked urban atmosphere.
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