Uma Thurman

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Recent Role:
Herself on Live! with Kelly
Gender:
Female
Born:
4-29-1970
Birthplace:
Boston, Massachusetts
Birth Name:
Uma Karuna Thurman
AKA:
U, alana
Uma Karuna Thurman was born on the 29th of April, 1970, in Boston. Uma is the name of a Hindu goddess, while 'Karuna' is one of the four sublime abodes in Buddhism, meaning 'compassion.

Uma's father, Professor Robert Thurman, teaches Indo-Tibetan Buddhist Studies at Columbia University, and was once a Buddhist monk. Her Swedish mother, Nena von Schlebrugg, was a model (discovered in Stockholm by Norman Parkinson), and later a psychotherapist. Nena's mother, Brigit Holmquist, was a famous beauty (the city of Trelleborg has a statue of her), while her father was Baron Karl von

More Schlebrugg. Uma's uncle, John Thurman, is a professional cellist with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra.

Uma has three brothers who also have exotic names: Ganden, Dechen (an actor and director), and Mipam.

Uma went to Northfield Mount Hermon, a boarding school in Massachusetts, leaving there when she was fifteen and going on to become an Elite model.

Uma was formerly married to actor Gary Oldman. She fell for Ethan Hawke on the set of Gattaca in 1997. They were married in May 1, 1998, and now have two children, a daughter, Maya Ray Thurman-Hawke born July 8, 1998 and a son Levon Roan Thurman-Hawke, born January 15, 2002.

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    She is an amazing actress. Her supporting acting in Pulp Fiction was hypnotising. She is beautiful, not conventionaly beautiful but still... just heartbreakingly gorgeous. Everybody says she is ugly, but i find her attractive. She is excellent in KILL BILL the emotion she portrays is excellent.

    She further showed her talent and beauty in KILL BILL vol 2, this time she explored her "bride" character even more. Another great movie of hers is Gattaca, she was good in that too. In "My Super Ex Girlfriend" a crappy movie but still she was great in it. She is a great actress, one of my personal favorites.

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    Uma is a perfect 10 in my eyes!!!! hide show

    Uma has Talent, incredible good looks, killer body and intelligence to match. Uma is the perfect combination in a woman for any man!!!!! Uma rocks my world in many ways!!! Filmography
    1988 Johnny Be Good Georgia Elkans Dangerous Liaisons Cécile de Volanges Kiss Daddy Goodnight Laura The Adventures of Baron Munchausen Venus/Rose 1990 Henry & June June Miller Where the Heart Is Daphne McBain 1991 Robin Hood Maid Marian John Irvin version 1992 Final Analysis Diana Baylor Jennifer 8 Helena Robertson 1993 Mad Dog and Glory Glory Even Cowgirls Get the Blues Sissy Hankshaw 1994 Pulp Fiction Mia Wallace Nominated: Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress
    Nominated - Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress - Motion Picture 1995 A Month by the Lake Miss Beaumont 1996 The Truth About Cats & Dogs Noelle Beautiful Girls Andera 1997 Gattaca Irene Cassini Batman & Robin Dr. Pamela Isley/Poison Ivy 1998 Les Misérables Fantine The Avengers Emma Peel 1999 Sweet and Lowdown Blanche 2000 Vatel Anne de Montausier The Golden Bowl Charlotte Stant 2001 Tape Amy Randall 2002 Hysterical Blindness Debby Miller Producer
    Golden Globe Award for Best Actress, TV Mini-series 2003 Paycheck Dr. Rachel Porter Kill Bill Volume 1 The Bride/Black Mamba Nominated: Golden Globe Award for Best Actress - Motion Picture Drama 2004 Kill Bill Volume 2 Beatrix Kiddo/The Bride/Mommy/Black Mamba Nominated: Golden Globe Award for Best Actress - Motion Picture Drama 2005 The Naked Brothers Band Herself Be Cool Edie Athens Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind Kushana (Voice) English re-dub version of 1984 movie Prime Rafi Gardet The Producers: The Movie Musical Ulla 2006 My Super Ex-Girlfriend Jenny Johnson/G-Girl Nominated: People's Choice Awards 2008 The Life Before Her Eyes Diana The Accidental Husband Emma Lloyd also Producer My Zinc Bed TBA post-production Eloise in Paris Nanny TBA The Swarm[citation needed]

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    One of the most talented actress in USA. hide show

    me encanta Uma Thurman, actua muy bien!!! es bonita y tiene un carisma especial que muchas actrices no tienen... no se... tiene mucha actitud, es una masa Uma Thurman AGUANTE UMA AGUANTE UMA AGUANTE UMA AGUANTE UMA AGUANTE UMA AGUANTE UMA AGUANTE UMA AGUANTE UMA AGUANTE UMA AGUANTE UMA AGUANTE UMA AGUANTE UMA AGUANTE UMA AGUANTE UMA AGUANTE UMA AGUANTE UMA AGUANTE UMA AGUANTE UMA AGUANTE UMA AGUANTE UMA AGUANTE UMA AGUANTE UMA AGUANTE UMA AGUANTE UMA AGUANTE UMA AGUANTE UMA AGUANTE UMA AGUANTE UMA AGUANTE UMA AGUANTE UMA AGUANTE UMA AGUANTE UMA AGUANTE UMA AGUANTE UMA AGUANTE UMA AGUANTE UMA AGUANTE UMA AGUANTE UMA AGUANTE UMA AGUANTE UMA

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    Uma Thurman has to be most of the most talented and most versatile actresses of the modern day time. She can pull off comedy, drama and action roles with ease.

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    She is awesome. She has appeared in quite a good films, she really knows how to play villains, like in "Batman and Robin" where she is so cool, and in movies like Kill Bill and Pulp Fiction that were so freaking great. I think that she is a great talented actress, and I think that she is best.

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