Legendary filmmaker Quentin Tarantino was one of 19 to be presented with an honorary degree from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem on Monday.

The Academy Award winner received the honorary “Doctor Philosophiae Honoris Causa" for his “critically acclaimed cinematic success as a writer, director, and actor,” the university said.

The Board of Governers noted “his strong ties to Israel through his wife Daniella, and for making Israel his second home”.

Quentin Tarantino honorary doctorate

Quentin Tarantino was honoured for his 'critically acclaimed cinematic success' and his 'strong ties to Israel' (Photo by Bruno Cherbit)

Tarantino married Israeli singer and model Daniella Pick in 2018 and currently splits his time between Tel Aviv and Los Angeles.

He has also suggested that he may film his next – and possibly final – project in Jerusalem.

The Hebrew University awards honorary degrees to people who have distinguished themselves through academic or creative achieve, who have rendered outstanding service to the university, or whose activities or work has been of notable benefit to the State of Israel, humanity, or the Jewish people.

Tarantino’s films are known for their dark themes. His work has garnered global recognition throughout his career, having won seven Academy Awards, notably for cult classics “Pulp Fiction” and “Django Unchained”.

His 2009 film “Inglorious Basterds” centred on Jews taking revenge on the Nazis during the Second World War.