As an accomplished filmmaker,Quentin Tarantinofrequently returns to what he finds most comfortable.

Like many directors before him, Tarantinos most generous collaboration is with the actors.

High-profile actors such as Leonardo DiCaprio and Brad Pitt have worked with the film director twice each.

Bill (David Carradine) and the Bride (Uma Thurman) from Kill Bill in front of pictures of Quentin Tarantino movies

At the same time, Oscar-winning Christoph Waltz received golden statuettes as a result of his two collaborations.

Examining the list of Tarantino’s most frequent collaboratorsopens a conversation about the progression of the director’s career.

WhileReservoir DogsandPulp Fictionintroduced the director as a brilliant screenwriter,Kill Bill Vol.

Quentin Tarantino in Pulp Fiction and Clint Eastwood in the Dollars Trilogy

1 & 2solidified his status as a bona fide Hollywood star.

None of this would be achievable without Thurmans grit and determination in her trio of films produced with Tarantino.

Although Ranger McGraw is left behind inDeath Proof, Parks remains a valuable asset to the definable Tarantino Western.

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And Madsen captures the evolution of the directors violence asThe Hateful Eights Joe Gage.

With six collaborations under their belt, it would be surprising if Jackson didnt appear in Tarantinos final film.

It doesnt matter if hes working with the biggest star or some random extra.

Quentin Tarantino in Reservoir Dogs

After performing stunts inKill Bill: Vol.

Easily the directors most prolific acting partnership,Bell represents the ways Tarantino elevates his actors.

Nobody touts their cinephilia more than Quentin.

Mr. White (Harvey Keitel) inspects his cigarette while talking to Mr. Pink (Steve Buscemi) in Reservoir Dogs

Tim Roth and Amanda Plummer in Pulp Fiction

Kurt Russell’s Stuntman Mike smokes in a bar in the Grindhouse film Death Proof

Bruce Dern in The Hateful Eight

James Parks in The Hateful Eight

Michael Madsen as Mr. Blonde dancing in Reservoir Dogs

Zoe Bell in Death Proof

Quentin Tarantino wearing a cowboy hat in his cameo in Django Unchained

Quentin Tarantino