Quentin Tarantino’s Most Disliked Actors Revealed
Quentin Tarantino has never been shy about his opinions, especially when it comes to actors he can’t stand. Discover which six performers have landed on his infamous blacklist—and why.
Quentin Tarantino’s reputation for speaking his mind is well-earned, and he’s never been one to hold back, even when it comes to actors he’s never actually worked with. Out of the six performers he’s publicly criticised, only one has ever appeared in one of his films. Most in the industry would probably call it unprofessional to have a go at someone you’ve never collaborated with, but Tarantino doesn’t seem fussed.
His bluntness has ruffled feathers more than once, and his recent harsh words for a respected actor have only added fuel to the fire. Still, Tarantino’s never been one to worry about what others reckon. The following six actors have all copped it from him, with the director making it clear he’s not a fan.
Unexpected Targets
Matthew Lillard found himself on the receiving end of Tarantino’s criticism for no clear reason. Lillard, who’s been quietly working in the industry for decades, admitted,
“It hurts your feelings. It fucking sucks.”
Despite a career spanning everything from Scream to Scooby-Doo, Lillard’s efforts have apparently earned him a permanent spot on Tarantino’s bad side.
Lawrence Tierney, the only actor on this list to have actually worked with Tarantino, didn’t fare much better. The director described him as a “complete lunatic” and even sacked him from the set of his debut feature, telling him,
“Take your fat fucking arse off my fucking set.”
Tierney still appears in the film, but Tarantino wanted nothing more to do with him after that.
Stars Who Never Stood a Chance
Owen Wilson, despite a long and steady career, has also drawn Tarantino’s ire. Even though Tarantino listed Midnight in Paris as one of his favourite films of the 21st century, he made it clear the lead actor wasn’t the reason, saying,
“I really can’t stand Owen Wilson. I mean, I can’t stand him.”
The comment was unprovoked and didn’t change his opinion of the film itself.
Al Lettieri, best known for his role in The Godfather, didn’t impress Tarantino either. The director called his performance in The Getaway “physically repellent,” adding,
“I’m not a fan.”
He went on to say that even though Lettieri played a villain, it didn’t make his performance any easier to watch.
Obscure Grudges and Harsh Judgements
Miles Chapin, a lesser-known actor who peaked in the 1980s, somehow managed to get under Tarantino’s skin as well. The director described him as
“an actor I’ve always been allergic to,”
and found his performance in The Funhouse
“as annoying as usual.”
Even Chapin’s choice of wardrobe—a jumper draped around his neck—was enough to set Tarantino off, making him say it was enough
“to make me hate him on sight.”
Paul Dano rounds out the list, though he might not even realise he’s in Tarantino’s bad books. Despite Dano’s reputation for solid performances, Tarantino labelled him the
“weakest”
actor in the Screen Actors Guild. He even joked that there’s probably only one member worse than Dano—himself.