Quentin Jerome Tarantino (born March 27, 1963) is an American filmmaker, actor, film programmer, and cinema owner.
His films are characterized by nonlinear storylines, satirical subject matter, aestheticization of violence, extended scenes of dialogue, ensemble casts, references to popular culture and a wide variety of other films, soundtracks primarily containing songs and score pieces from the 1960s to the 1980s, alternate history, and features of neo-noir film.
Samuel L Jackson, 73, gets a hug from Denzel Washington, 67, as he receives his honorary Oscar
dailymail.co.ukNo actor's films have made more money in box office history than Samuel L Jackson, but he had never won an Oscar until Friday, when he was awarded an honorary statuette by the Academy.The 73-year-old known for collaborations with Spike Lee and Quentin Tarantino, and a regular feature in blockbusters from Marvel to Star Wars, had previously secured only one Oscar nomination for Pulp Fiction.Jackson was presented with a statuette honoring career achievement at a star-studded Governors Awards gala in Hollywood, just two days before the main Academy Awards in which last year's films and nominees will compete.
Pals! Samuel L. Jackson and Denzel Washington speak onstage during the 2022 Governors Awards at The Ray Dolby Ballroom at Hollywood & Highland Center on FridayDenzel and Samuel go way back: they co-starred in the 1990 film Mo' Better Blues.'152 movie titles, $27 billion in box office, more than any other actor in history,' said Denzel Washington, presenting Jackson with the award.
Jackson, seated alongside Tarantino in the Dolby Ballroom, took the stage to reminisce on his career, which also includes the original Jurassic Park and action sequel Die Hard with a Vengeance.'It's been a real pleasure making indelible impressions on audiences as 'gang member number two,' 'hold-up man' and 'unforgettable black guy' -- just to name a few,' he joked.
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