– Breakthrough with "Reservoir Dogs" (1992) and "Pulp Fiction" (1994). – "Pulp Fiction" won the Palme d'Or and reshaped modern cinema.
– Directed diverse films like "Kill Bill," "Inglourious Basterds," and "Django Unchained." – "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" (2019) explored 1969 Los Angeles.
– Born in Knoxville, Tennessee, in 1963. – Raised in a filmmaking environment, influenced by his father and stepfather.
– Dropped out of high school at 15. – Worked as an usher, developed a passion for cinema.
– "Reservoir Dogs" funded by influential figures. – Turned down directing offers, focused on personal creation – resulted in "Pulp Fiction."
– "Pulp Fiction" grossed over $200 million. – "Inglourious Basterds" became his highest-grossing film, earning over $320 million.