Uma Thurman American actress Uma Thurman, 2020. (more) Uma Thurman American actress Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/biography/Uma-Thurman Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/biography/Uma-Thurman Also known as: Uma Karuna Thurman Written by Fred Frommer Fred Frommer is a sports historian, author, and writer who has written for a host of national publications. Fred Frommer Fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Last Updated: Oct 11, 2024 • Article History Table of Contents Quick Facts Notable Family Members: spouse Ethan Hawke (Show more) See all related content → Ask the Chatbot a Question Ask the Chatbot a Question Known for her statuesque beauty and sophisticated demeanor, American actress Uma Thurman began appearing in films in the late 1980s before landing her breakout role as raven-haired trophy wife Mia Wallace in Quentin Tarantino’s neo-noir Pulp Fiction (1994). It was not long before Thurman began expanding her range in a variety of films that showcased her comedy flair and hinted at her capability as an action-movie star. That ability came to fruition when Thurman collaborated with Tarantino again, on Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003) and Kill Bill: Vol. 2 (2004), both ultraviolent films in which she played an avenging assassin. ...(100 of 1346 words)

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