It’s the same for Tarantino, but with an always-growing group of rotating players.
Here’s our ranking of the director’s frequent collaborators based on their performances in his films.
Well, the stuntwoman/actress has become an integral part of the filmmaker’s world.
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Michael Madsen
It’s tempting to placeMichael Madsenat No.
Let’s not forget that Mr. Blonde’s name is Vic Vega.
Harvey Keitel
If these rankings weren’t just about the actor’s performances, thenHarvey Keitelmight be No.
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Kurt Russell
While Russell is great as John Ruth, a.k.a.
“The Hangman,” inThe Hateful Eight, he clocks in at No.
7 for his underrated turn inDeath Proof.
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In Tarantino’s least-discussed and worst-reviewed film, Russell goes full psychopath as Stuntman Mike.
That drunken night gave birth to three different, yet equally delicious and unforgettable performances from Roth.
Leonardo DiCaprio
Of this group, DiCaprio is the latest one to the party.
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Christoph Waltz
How best does a middle-aged German actor introduce himself to American audiences?
If you’re Waltz, it’s with two Oscar-winning performances.
Uma Thurman
It feels like fiction that Thurman, a.k.a.
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Tarantino’s “muse,” wouldn’t be higher than runner-up.
Her dance moves and swordplay alone warrant top spot consideration.
Samuel L. Jackson
Was there ever any doubt about who would claim the top spot?
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If Thurman is Tarantino’s muse, then Jackson is his movie oxygenhe can’t work without him.
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