Uma Thurman Biography
Uma Thurman born Uma Karuna Thurman is an American actress and model who has stood out from her performances in a variety of films, ranging from romantic comedies and dramas to science fiction and action movies. Following her appearances on the covers of British Vogue dated December 1985 and May 1986, Thurman secured a role in the 1988 film Dangerous Liaisons . She rose to international stardom after her performance in the 1994 film Pulp Fiction ,for which she was nominated for the BAFTA Academy Award as well as the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress. She has worked closely with the talented Director Quentin Tarantino and played the main role in both critically acclaimed ‘Kill Bill’ films, which saw her getting nominated for two additional Golden Globe Awards.
Uma Thurman Age
Uma was born in April 29, 1970 in Boston, Massachusetts and is 48 years old in 2018.
Uma Thurman ex-Husbands
Uma met English Actor Gary Oldman while on the set of the film State of Grace; and tied the knot in 1990. Their marriage however didn’t last as they divorced two years later.
On May 1, 1998, She met American actor Ethan Hawke on the set of the 1997 film titled Gattaca where their romance flourished and tied the knot and sired two children. Ethan’s novel Ash Wednesday is dedicated to “Karuna”, which happens to be Thurman’s middle. The couple had two children.They separated in 2003, and the divorce was finalized in August 2005.
In 2007,Thurman began dating Arpad Busson, A London-based French financier in 2007. They announced their engagement in June 2008 and in late 2009, they called off their engagement, however they reconciled soon after. The couple later called off the engagement for the second time in April 2014. Thurman and Busson had a daughter born in 2012. In January 2017, Thurman and Busson began child custody negotiations which resulted in Thurman receiving primary physical custody later that month.
Uma Thurman Daughter | Uma Thurman Kids| Chidren
Thurman and Ethan Hawke had two children, a daughter named Maya who was born in 1998 and a son, Levon who was born in 2002.
Thurman started dating Frenchman Arpad Busson and had a daughter born in 2012. In January 2017, Thurman and Busson began child custody negotiations which resulted in Thurman receiving primary physical custody later that month.
Uma Thurman Married
Uma Thurman is currently not married and prefers to keep her love life private.
Uma Thurman Photos
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Uma Thurman has not yet won an Oscar but shes a two time winner of the Golden Globe. Scroll down to view the full comprehensive list of her nominations and awards.
Uma Thurman 1990
Uma met English Actor Gary Oldman while on the set of the film State of Grace; and tied the knot in 1990. Their marriage however didn’t last as they divorced two years later.
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The popular American rock band Fall Out Boy released a song titled “Uma Thurman” in 2015, in a bid to celebrate the actress on her roles in the films Pulp Fiction and Kill Bill. Uma approved for the band to use her name as the title for their song and during an interview on the Today Show, she stated that it was sweet of them to use her name and that she is happy for their success.
Uma Thurman Films |Uma Thurman Movies | Filmography
Uma Thurman TV Shows
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2000 | Great Books | Narrator (voice) | 1 episode |
2002 | Hysterical Blindness | Debby Miller | Television film; also executive producer |
2008 | My zinc bed | Elsa Quinn | Television film |
2008 | A muppets Christmas:Letter to Santa | Television film | |
2012 | Smash | Rebecca Duvall | 5 episodes |
2014 | American Dad! | Gwen Ling (voice) | Episode: “Now and Gwen” |
2015 | The Slap | Anouk Latham | 6 episodes |
2017 | Imposters | Lenny Cohen | 4 episodes |
2019 | Chambers | Nancy Lefevre | Upcoming series |
Uma Thurman Movies
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
1987 | Kiss Daddy Goodnight | Laura | |
1988 | Johnny Be Good | Georgia Elkans | |
1988 | The Adventures of Baron Munchausen | Venus / Rose | |
1988 | Dangerous Liaisons | Cécile de Volanges | |
1990 | Where the Heart Is | Daphne McBain | |
1990 | Henry & June | June Miller | |
1991 | Robin Hood | Maid Marian | |
1992 | Final Analysis | Diana Baylor | |
1992 | Jennifer 8 | Helena Robertson | |
1993 | Mad Dog and Glory | Glory | |
1993 | Even Cowgirls Get the Blues | Sissy Hankshaw | |
1994 | Pulp Fiction | Mia Wallace | |
1995 | A Month by the Lake | Miss Beaumont | |
1996 | Beautiful Girls | Andera | |
1996 | The Truth About Cats & Dogs | Noelle Sluarsky | |
1996 | Duke of Groove | Maya | Short film |
1997 | Batman & Robin | Dr. Pamela Isley / Poison Ivy | |
1997 | Gattacca | Irene Cassini | |
1998 | Les Miserables | Fantine | |
1998 | The Avengers | Emma peel | |
1999 | Sweet and Lowdown | Blanche | |
2000 | Vatel | Anne de Montausier | |
2000 | The Golden Bowl | Charlotte Stant | |
2001 | Tape | Amy Randall | |
2001 | Chelsea Walls | Grace | |
2003 | Kill Bill: Volume 1 | The Bride | Also writing credit (Characters) |
2003 | Paycheck | Dr. Rachel Porter | |
2004 | Kill Bill: Volume 2 | Beatrix Kiddo / The Bride | Also writing credit (Characters) |
2005 | Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind | Kushana | Voice (English version) |
2005 | Be Cool | Edie Athens | |
2005 | Prime | Rafi Gardet | |
2005 | The Naked Brothers Band: The Movie | Herself | |
2005 | The Producers | Ulla | |
2006 | My Super Ex-Girlfriend | Jenny Johnson / G-Girl | |
2007 | The Life Before Her Eyes | Diana McFee (adult) | |
2008 | The Accidental Husband | Emma Lloyd | Also producer |
2009 | Motherhood | Eliza Welsh | |
2010 | Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief | Medusa | |
2010 | Ceremony | Zoe | |
2012 | Bel Ami | Madeleine Forestier | |
2012 | Playing for Keeps | Patti King | |
2013 | Movie 43 | Loise Lane | Segment “Super Hero Speed Dating” |
2013 | Nymphomaniac | Mrs. H | |
2014 | The Mundane Goddess | Hera | Short film |
2014 | The Gift | Miss Anderson | Short film |
2014 | Jump | Wendy | Short film |
2015 | Burnt | Simone | |
2018 | The Con Is On | Harriet Fox | |
2018 | The House That Jack Built | Lady 1 | |
2018 | Down a Dark Hall | Madame Simone Duret | |
2018 | The War with Grandpa | Sally | Post-production |
Uma Thurman Nominations and Awards
Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
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1993 | Cognac Festival du Film Policier | Jury “Coup de Chapeau” | Jennifer 8 | Won |
1995 | Razzie Award | Worst Actress | Even Cowgirls Get the Blues | Nominated |
1995 | Academy Award | Best Supporting Actress | Pulp Fiction | Nominated |
1995 | BAFTA Award | Best Actress in a Leading Role | Nominated | |
1995 | Golden Globe Award | Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture | Nominated | |
1995 | MTV Movie Award | Best Performance | Nominated | |
1995 | Screen Actors Guild Award | Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role | Nominated | |
1995 | Dallas–Fort Worth Film Critics Association | Best Supporting Actress | Nominated | |
1995 | Chicago Film Critics Association | Best Supporting Actress | Nominated | |
1998 | Kids’ Choice Award | Favorite Movie Actress | Batman & Robin | Nominated |
1998 | Razzie Award | Worst Supporting Actress | Nominated | |
1999 | Razzie Award | Worst Actress | The Avengers | Nominated |
1999 | Razzie Award | Worst Screen Couple (with Ralph Fiennes) | Nominated | |
2001 | Gotham Award | Best Actress | N/A | Won |
2002 | Independent Spirit Award | Best Supporting Female | Tape | Nominated |
2003 | Golden Globe Award | Best Actress – Miniseries or Television Film | Hysterical Blindness | Won |
2003 | Screen Actors Guild Award | Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Miniseries or Television Movie | Nominated | |
2004 | Saturn Award | Best Actress | Kill Bill: Volume 1 | Won |
2004 | BAFTA Award | Best Actress in a Leading Role | Nominated | |
2004 | Empire Award | Best Actress | Won | |
2004 | Golden Globe Award | Best Actress – Motion Picture Drama | Nominated | |
2004 | MTV Movie Award | Best Performance | Won | |
2004 | Online Film Critics Society Award | Best Actress | Nominated | |
2004 | Irish Film and Television Award | Audience Award for Best International Actress | Kill Bill: Volume 2 | Nominated |
2004 | Teen Choice Award | Choice Movie Actress: Action | Nominated | |
2005 | Saturn Award | Best Actress | Nominated | |
2005 | Broadcast Film Critics Association Award | Critics Choice Award for Best Actress | Nominated | |
2005 | Empire Award | Best Actress | Nominated | |
2005 | Golden Globe Award | Best Actress – Motion Picture Drama | Nominated | |
2005 | MTV Movie Award | Best Performance | Nominated | |
2005 | Online Film Critics Society Award | Best Actress | Nominated | |
2005 | Satellite Award | Best Actress – Motion Picture Drama | Nominated | |
2005 | People’s Choice Award | Favorite Female Action Movie Star | Nominated | |
2007 | People’s Choice Award | Favorite Female Action Movie Star | My Super Ex-Girlfriend | Nominated |
2007 | MTV Movie Award | Best Fight (with Anna Faris) | Nominated | |
2009 | Chicago International Film Festival | Career Achievement Award | N/A | Won |
2012 | Primetime Emmy Award | Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series | Smash | Nominated |
2012 | Elle Women in Hollywood Award | Woman of the Year | N/A | Won |
2014 | Bodil Award | Best Supporting Actress | Nymphomaniac | Nominated |
2014 | Village Voice Film Poll | Best Supporting Actress (9th place) | Nominated | |
2014 | Bambi Award | Best International Actress | N/A | Won |
2014 | Stockholm Film Festival | Achievement Award | N/A | Won |
2015 | Robert Award | Best Actress in a Supporting Role | Nymphomaniac | Nominated |
2015 | CinEuphoria Award | Best Supporting Actress – International Competition | Nominated | |
2015 | Jupiter Award | Best International Actress | Nominated | |
2018 | Broadway.com Audience Award | Favorite Leading Actress in a Play | The Parisian Woman | Won |