Uma Thurman: More Than a Woman Quiz

Answer: April 1970

Named after a Hindu Goddess, Uma Karuna Thurman was born on April 29, 1970, in Boston, Massachusetts. Her father is Robert A.F. Thurman, a Jey Tsong Khapa Professor of Indo-Tibetan Buddhist Studies at Columbia University, who studied under the Dalai Lama for almost 30 years.

Her mother, Nena von Schlebrugge, is a psychotherapist and ex-wife of Timothy Leary. Her grandfather from her mother's side is Baron Karl von Schlebrugg who was jailed by the Nazis in Worls War II for not betraying Jewish business partners.

Her grandmother from her mother's side is Brigit Holmquist, a famous Swedish beauty who posed for a statue in Trelleborg. Her grandmother on her father's side is the actress, Elizabeth Farrar.

Answer: 4

Uma has three brothers. Ganden, her older brother, was born in 1968. Dechen, an actor and director, was born 1973 and graduated from Harvard University with a degree in Literature and Theater Arts. He has small parts in films like, "The Truth About Cats & Dogs", "Zoolander", "The Next Big Thing" and "Gods and Generals". Uma's youngest brother, Mipam, was born in 1978.

She also has a halfsister, Taya, born in 1960.

Answer: 1998

Uma married fellow actor, Ethan Hawke, on May 1, 1998. Uma and Ethan appeared together in the 1997 film, "Gattaca", and in two films in 2001, "Tape" and "Chelsea Walls". Her first marriage was to actor, Gary Oldman. Their marriage lasted for two years, from 1990 until 1992. They appeared together in the 1990 film, "Henry & June".

Answer: False

Uma gave birth to her and Ethan's daughter, Maya Ray Thurman-Hawke, on July 8, 1998. Their son, Levon Roan Thurman-Hawke, was born on January 15, 2002.

Answer: "Pulp Fiction" (1994)

Uma was nominated for many awards for her peformance in 1994's "Pulp Fiction", including her first Oscar nomination in the category of Best Actress in a Supporting Role. Her other nominations for "Pulp Fiction" are, a Golden Globe for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture, a MTV Movie Award for Best Female Performance, and a SAG Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role. Uma won the MTV Movie Award for Best Dance Sequence, which she shares with John Travolta.

Answer: Dangerous Liaisons

Uma played the role of Cecile de Valanges, an innocent convent girl whose virtue is stolen and reputation ruined by Vicomte de Valmont, (John Malkovich). The scene where she tears off her nightgown, exposing herself to Vincomte and he kisses her became the most talked about scene of the year. "Dangerous Liaisons" had an all-star cast, including Glenn Close, John Malkovich, Michelle Pfeiffer, Swoosie Kurtz, Keanu Reeves, and Uma Thurman. Uma was eightenn at the time of filming. "Dangerous Liasons" was originally released throughout the U.S. on December 21, 1988. 1999's "Cruel Intentions" is an updated version of this film which was based on the novel, "Les liaisons dangereuses" by Choderlos de Laclos.

She had another seductive role as Venus, the naked goddess of love, (her breasts were shielded by her long flowing hair), in 1988's, "The Adventures of Baron Munchausen".

Answer: Vanity Fair

This quote was said during an interview with the magazine, "Vanity Fair", and was printed in the January 1996 issue. Uma also appeared on the cover of this issue with the title, "Numero Uma".

Answer: False

Uma attended Northfield Mount Hermon School in Northfield, Massachusetts, Amherst Regional Junior High School in Amherst, Massachusetts and left the Professional Children's High School in New York, New York, during her sophomore year to concentrate on acting. She has yet to attend any colleges or universities.

Answer: once

Uma and Ethan appeared together in the 1997 film, "Gattaca". Uma played the role of Irene Cassini and Ethan played the role of Vincent Freeman. Uma starred with Ethan twice in 2001 in the films, "Tape" and "Chelsea Walls", which was also directed by Ethan.

Answer: Poison Ivy

Uma played the role of Poison Ivy, aka Dr. Pamela Isley, in the 1997 movie, "Batman and Robin", which also starred George Clooney as Batman/Bruce Wayne, Arnold Schwarzenegger as Mr. Freeze, aka Dr. Victor Fries, Chris O'Donnell as Robin, aka Dick Grayson, and Alicia Silverstone as Batgirl.

It's original release date in the U.S. was June 20, 1997. Kim Basinger played the role of Vicki Vale in 1989's "Batman". Michelle Pfeiffer played the role of Catwoman/Selina Kyle in 1992's "Batman Returns" and Nicole Kidman played the role of Dr. Chase Meridian in 1995's "Batman Forever". "Batman Begins" is scheduled to be released in 2005 starring Christian Bale as Batman.