Born in Knoxville, Tennessee, Tarantino spent some years living in Austin, Texas. However, he primarily grew up in Los Angeles, California.
As a young man, Tarantino frequented the now-defunct Video Archives rental store in Manhattan Beach, where he worked while writing, directing, and starring in his first unfinished film titled My Best Friend’s Birthday.
As the director turns a year older on Monday, let’s take a look at some of his most notable works that have sparked conversations.