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Uma Thurman Profile |
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Birth Date: April 29, 1970
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Birth Place: Boston, Massachusettes, USA
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Birth Name: Uma Karuna Thurman
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Height: 6'0"
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Biography |
Uma Karuna Thurman was born April 29, 1970, in Boston,
Massachusetts. Her eccentric, multi-cultural upbringing --
her mother Nena is a former psychotherapist while her father
Robert A.F. Thurman is a Tibetan Buddhist monk, and a
University of Columbia professor -- could explain the unique
names of the Thurman siblings, Dechen, Ganden and Mipam.
As is practically tradition in today's beautiful actresses,
but Uma (who was named after a Hindu deity and means "bestower
of blessings") did not fit in as a schoolgirl. As if her
name wasn't different enough, she was lanky and awkward as a
child. Her nose, which today only adds a unique touch to her
beautiful face, was part of her misery. Rather than the
typically all-American extra-curricular activities such as
cheerleading, Uma had better things to do: act.
After receiving a standing ovation while involved in an
elementary school theatre production, Uma caught the acting
bug and knew this was what she wanted to do with her life.
So she packed up and like most aspiring models and actors,
she headed for New York, not even sticking around long
enough to become a high school graduate.
While in New York, Uma was forced to work odd jobs in order
to pay the bills, such as being a dish washer and a model, a
more glamorous day job. It didn't take long for Uma to trade
in her dishwashing gloves for scripts, as she finally landed
her first feature film role. As a vampire, Uma was on the
verge of beginning her career, and what has been referred to
as a string of sexual film roles.
After her role as a vampire in 1987's Kiss Daddy Goodnight,
which was nothing to write Boston about, Uma was cast in
Johnny Be Good and The Adventures of Baron Munchausen, which
raised eyebrows and garnered her critical praise. But it was
after her role in 1988's Dangerous Liaisons that her image
became even more erotic. Choosing to become more than just a
passing fad, Uma left for England.
But many offers for movie roles were waiting for her back in
America, and she eventually returned. Her role in 1990s
Henry & June showcased Uma with sexuality streaming out of
her pores; it didn't help that she portrayed a bisexual in
the film.
Although she starred in films such as Final Analysis,
Jennifer 8, Mad, Dog and Glory, and Even Cowgirls Get The
Blues, it was her role as the offbeat, cocaine-junkie Mia
Wallace that garnered Uma an Oscar nomination for Best
Supporting actress. With a departure from alternative, more
dramatic films, to the commercial comedies Beautiful Girls
and The Truth Behind Cats and Dogs, Uma proved that she can
also provide some laughs.
Next up for the beautiful actress were roles in the sci-fi
Gattaca; Batman & Robin as Poison Ivy; the film adaptation
of Les Miserables; and her starring role as Emma Peele in
the adaptation of The Avengers, which tanked at the
box-office.
Uma went on a brief hiatus to marry Gattaca co-star Ethan
Hawke and welcome their baby Maya Ray to the world. Uma was
previously married to actor Gary Oldman, from 1990 to 1991,
and her dating record includes Timothy Hutton and Robert De
Niro.
After a role in Woody Allen's Sweet and Lowdown, Uma
returned to her former modeling days as a spokesperson for
Lancôme. One of Empire Magazine's 100 Sexiest Stars in film
history, Uma was last seen in the film Vatel. Watch out for
her in the soon-to-be-released, The Golden Bowl. |
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While trotting the globe as a correspondent for the
award-winning series "Popular Mechanics for Kids" (1997),
she caught the eye of First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton and
was invited to Washington for a meeting with her.
Was born in Calgary, Alberta, Canada but later moved and
grew up in the Greenfield Park district, in Longueuil (south
shore of Montreal), Quebec, Canada.
Is a former foot model.
Speaks French as a result of growing up in Montreal.
Dislikes flying so much that she has certain rituals she
must do: like always board the plane with her right foot
first. (From an April 2004 appearance on Conan O'Brien.)
[June 2004] Engaged to longtime boyfriend Trace Ayala, best
friend and personal assistant to Justin Timberlake.
Shares a birthday with the following celebrities: Ben
Stiller, singer Clay Aiken, "8 Simple Rules... for Dating My
Teenage Daughter" (2002) star Kaley Cuoco, 80s punk rocker
Billy Idol and Dick Clark.
Ranked #57 in Stuff magazine's "102 Sexiest Women In The
World" (2002).
In 2004 she was ranked #14 in the list of sexiest women.
Ranked #5 in FHM 100 Sexiest Women 2005.
She left Canada at the age of 17 to move to Los Angeles,
California to pursue an acting career. Had a deadline of 6
weeks. By the end of the 5th week was given the role of
Kimberley Bauer on Fox's "24" (2001).
Received Paris Hilton's autobiography and Paris Hilton's
perfume by her House of Wax (2005) co-star Paris Hilton for
Elisha's 22nd Birthday.
Loves to visit the beach, but is unable to tan because of
her fair skin.
Both her mother and brother play on Hockey Teams in Canada.
She's a huge hockey fan and has season tickets to the Kings.
She also writes a blog for NHL.com called 'Hollywood Hockey
Thoughts'.
She loves to hang out on St-Laurent boulevard when she's in
Montreal.
Broke off her engagement to Trace Ayala in November 2005.
She has a younger brother, Jonathan, and a younger sister,
Lee-Ann
Parents are Kevin and Patricia Cuthbert |
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