Quentin Tarantino is one of Hollywood's most celebrated directors having created some of the most iconic movies of the 21st century. His use of extreme violence and unique filming techniques make his films stand out from the mainstream production of Hollywood action flicks.
The characters from each movie are simply superb and loveable, but the ones with fewer screen time are just as good. With that in mind, here are 10 Best Supporting Characters from Quentin Tarantino Movies.
Lance (Pulp Fiction)
The soft-spoken drug dealer, Lance, is Vincent Vega's supplier whose house ends up becoming a refuge for Mia Wallace after an accidental overdose. Despite his lack of screen time, Lance is arguably one of the most important characters in the movie because of his heroic actions to save Mia.
If it weren't for Lance, Mia would have died of her overdose with Vincent likely killed afterward by Marcellus Wallace. He may be a drug dealer whose house is a pigsty, but his little medical book was the difference between life or death for two major characters.
Hattori Hanzo (Kill Bill)
The samurai sword and sushi architect, Hatori Hanzo, gave Beatrix Kiddo the tools for her revenge. His front as a sushi chef was hilarious, but his strict approach to creating samurai swords was even better.
After a lifetime of creating instruments of death, Hanzo exchanged swords for chopsticks until Beatrix Kiddo walked through his doors years later asking for a favor. His role was short but integral to the story, creating some of the best samurai swords.
Chris Mannix (The Hateful Eight)
Chris Mannix was the antagonizer of the group who couldn't keep his mouth shut. But it's the inability to quiet himself that kept him alive until the end along with Major Marques. His persistent prying and laughable accent made him one of the best characters in the whole movie despite being labeled as a possible villain early on.
The Hateful Eight isn't considered one of Tarantino's best movies, but the film boasted some memorable characters whose attitudes and lines are still quoted today. Chris Mannix stood out from the rest, his role in Django Unchained was even better.
Major Hellstrom (Inglorious Basterds)
The hateful SS officer, Major Hellstrom, despite the contempt most fans hold towards him, was one of the most clever characters in Inglorious Basterds. His knack for accents leads to the reveal of Archie Hickox's real identity and his death, along with Hugo Stiglitz.
Hellstrom embodied all the horrible qualities of an SS officer and did an outstanding job of portraying one. His death was well deserved, along with the memorable goodbye of his, to quote Hugo Stiglitz, Nazi balls.
Big Daddy (Django Unchained)
His southern draw was enough to have fans laughing anytime he opened his mouth. Big Daddy, the foolish plantation owner, was one of the funnier antagonists found in Django Unchained.
Along with a cameo from Jonah Hill, his scenes were hilarious and the performance of Don Johnson was spot on. The short-tempered southerner had a brief role, but memorable nonetheless as the first of many slave owners to die.
Mr. Pink (Reservoir Dogs)
Mr. Pink, despite his controversial opinion on tipping in restaurants, was the only one to make it out alive of the heist. His ability to detach himself from the situation allows him to walk away unscratched with the suitcase. He sets himself apart from everyone else by being the outcast, but it's thanks to this label that he survives.
He may not have been the most popular character from the movie, but his supporting role got him the goods in the end, and the freedom to live another day unlike everyone else.
Hugo Stiglitz (Inglorious Basterds)
His introductory scene music spoke for him as Stiglitz was one of the most brutal and unforgiving characters in Tarantinos' universe. He killed 13 Gestapo officers and went out with a bang while killing Major Hellstrom.
His dedication to killing Nazis and reserved demeanor made him one of the most memorable characters in the movie. The Bear Jew was ferocious and impulsive, but Hugo Stiglitz was a man of principle.
Stephen (Django Unchained)
Samuel L. Jackson is no stranger to Tarantino's work, appearing in many of his movies as either a main or supporting character. His role as Stephen from Django Unchained, however, was one of his best-supporting characters whose role exposed Django and Dr. King Schultz.
Funny, annoying and downright evil, Stephen was just as bad as Calvin Candy with no respect for his coworkers. Samuel L. Jackson was born to play this part, and he didn't disappoint.
Mr. Wolf (Pulp Fiction)
The Wolf takes care of everything, including bloodstained cars with body parts splashed all over the interior. Mr. Wolf from Pulp Fiction came into the latter half of the movie but played an important role.
His professionalism and serious approach to his job make him one of the best supporting characters in the movie, playing a brief role but still remaining as one of the most memorable.
Bill (Kill Bill)
The antagonist from the Kill Bill series, Bill, is soft-spoken despite his ulterior motives. His role in the second entry of Kill Bill was much bigger than the first, the final showdown between the bride and Bill was riveting from start to finish, not to mention his monologue about Superman.
Despite being enemy number one, Bill is only in a handful of scenes which grants him the label as a supporting character, but is nonetheless worthy of the praise.