Tom Waits

Tom Waits

Born:7. prosince 1949

Place of Birth:Pomona, California, USA

Known For:Acting

Biography

Thomas Alan Waits, born on December 7, 1949, is a multi-talented American artist known for his distinctive gravelly voice and profound lyrics that often delve into the darker aspects of society. Hailing from Whittier, California, Waits was drawn to music from a young age, inspired by the likes of Bob Dylan and the Beat Generation. His early days saw him performing on the folk music circuit in San Diego before making his mark in the music industry.

Waits' career took off when he signed with Asylum Records in the early 1970s, releasing albums like "Closing Time" and "The Heart of Saturday Night" that showcased his jazz roots and lyrical exploration of themes such as nightlife and poverty. However, it was in the 1980s that Waits truly came into his own, shifting towards a more experimental and eclectic musical style influenced by avant-garde artists like Harry Partch and Captain Beefheart.

Not just limited to music, Waits also made a name for himself in the world of acting, with memorable roles in films like Francis Ford Coppola's "One from the Heart" and Jim Jarmusch's "Down by Law". His collaborations with his wife, Kathleen Brennan, led to a rich tapestry of sounds and storytelling that set him apart as a true original in the industry.

Throughout his career, Waits has garnered critical acclaim and a devoted fan base, earning multiple Grammy Awards and a well-deserved spot in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2011. Despite not chasing mainstream commercial success, his influence on music and songwriting is undeniable, with Rolling Stone ranking him as one of the greatest songwriters of all time.

Tom Waits' journey as an artist is a testament to his unwavering dedication to his craft, his willingness to push boundaries, and his unique ability to capture the essence of the human experience in his music and performances. His legacy continues to inspire generations of musicians and fans alike, solidifying his place as a true icon in the world of music and entertainment.

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Bram Stoker's Dracula

Bram Stoker's Dracula

R.M. Renfield

1992

In 19th century England, Count Dracula travels to London and meets Mina Harker, a young woman who appears as the reincarnation of his lost love.
The Book of Eli

The Book of Eli

Engineer

2010

A post-apocalyptic tale, in which a lone man fights his way across America in order to protect a sacred book that holds the secrets to saving humankind.
The Outsiders

The Outsiders

Buck Merrill

1983

When two poor Greasers, Johnny and Ponyboy, are assaulted by a vicious gang, the Socs, and Johnny kills one of the attackers, tension begins to mount between the two rival gangs, setting off a turbulent chain of events.
The Ballad of Buster Scruggs

The Ballad of Buster Scruggs

Prospector (segment "All Gold Canyon")

2018

Vignettes weaving together the stories of six individuals in the old West at the end of the Civil War. Following the tales of a sharp-shooting songster, a wannabe bank robber, two weary traveling performers, a lone gold prospector, a woman traveling the West to an uncertain future, and a motley crew of strangers undertaking a carriage ride.
Licorice Pizza

Licorice Pizza

Rex Blau

2021

The story of Gary Valentine and Alana Kane growing up, running around and going through the treacherous navigation of first love in the San Fernando Valley, 1973.
The Dead Don't Die

The Dead Don't Die

Hermit Bob

2019

In a small peaceful town, zombies suddenly rise to terrorize the town. Now three bespectacled police officers and a strange Scottish morgue expert must band together to defeat the undead.
Seven Psychopaths

Seven Psychopaths

Zachariah Rigby

2012

A struggling screenwriter inadvertently becomes entangled in the Los Angeles criminal underworld after his oddball friends kidnap a gangster's beloved Shih Tzu.
Mystery Men

Mystery Men

Doc Heller

1999

When Champion City's hero Captain Amazing is kidnapped by the recently paroled supervillain Casanova Frankenstein, a trio of average, everyday superheroes -- Mr. Furious, the Shoveler and the Blue Raja -- assemble a new super team to save him.
The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus

The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus

Devil

2009

A travelling theatre company has more to it than meets the eye.
Rumble Fish

Rumble Fish

Benny

1983

Rusty James, an absent-minded street thug, struggles to live up to his legendary older brother's reputation and longs for the days when gang warfare was going on.
Domino

Domino

Wanderer

2005

The story of the life of Domino Harvey, who abandoned her career as a Ford model to become a bounty hunter.
Coffee and Cigarettes

Coffee and Cigarettes

Tom (segment "Somewhere in California")

2004

Coffee And Cigarettes is a collection of eleven films from cult director Jim Jarmusch. Each film hosts star studded cast of extremely unique individuals who all share the common activities of conversing while drinking coffee and smoking cigarettes.
Motherless Brooklyn

Motherless Brooklyn

News Stand Owner (uncredited)

2019

New York City, 1957. Lionel Essrog, a private detective living with Tourette syndrome, tries to solve the murder of his mentor and best friend, armed only with vague clues and the strength of his obsessive mind.
The Cotton Club

The Cotton Club

Irving Stark

1984

Harlem's legendary Cotton Club becomes a hotbed of passion and violence as the lives and loves of entertainers and gangsters collide.
Twixt

Twixt

Narrator (voice)

2011

A struggling horror writer visiting a small town on a book tour gets caught up in a murder mystery involving a young girl. That night in a dream, he is approached by a mysterious young ghost named V.
The Fisher King

The Fisher King

Disabled Vet (uncredited)

1991

Two troubled men face their terrible destinies and events of their past as they join together on a mission to find the Holy Grail and thus to save themselves.
Short Cuts

Short Cuts

Earl Piggot

1993

Many loosely connected characters cross paths in this film, based on the stories of Raymond Carver. Waitress Doreen Piggot accidentally runs into a boy with her car. Soon after walking away, the child lapses into a coma. While at the hospital, the boy's grandfather tells his son, Howard, about his past affairs. Meanwhile, a baker starts harassing the family when they fail to pick up the boy's birthday cake.
Paradise Alley

Paradise Alley

Mumbles

1978

Three Italian-American brothers, living in the slums of 1940's New York City, try to help each other with one's wrestling career using one brother's promotional skills and another brother's con-artist tactics to thwart a sleazy manager.
Mystery Train

Mystery Train

Radio DJ (voice)

1989

In Memphis, Tennessee, over the course of a single night, the Arcade Hotel, run by an eccentric night clerk and a clueless bellboy, is visited by a young Japanese couple traveling in search of the roots of rock; an Italian woman in mourning who stumbles upon a fleeing charlatan girl; and a comical trio of accidental thieves looking for a place to hide.
The Absence of Eden

The Absence of Eden

Hunley

2024

An ICE Agent struggling with the moral dilemmas of border security and an undocumented woman fighting to escape a ruthless cartel cross paths and work together to save the life of an innocent girl.
The Old Man & the Gun

The Old Man & the Gun

Waller

2018

The true story of Forrest Tucker, from his audacious escape from San Quentin at the age of 70 to an unprecedented string of heists that confounded authorities and enchanted the public. Wrapped up in the pursuit are a detective, who becomes captivated with Forrest’s commitment to his craft, and a woman, who loves him in spite of his chosen profession.
Ironweed

Ironweed

Rudy

1987

An alcoholic drifter spends Halloween in his hometown of Albany, New York after returning there for the first time in decades.
Down by Law

Down by Law

Zack

1986

A disc jockey, a pimp and an Italian tourist escape from jail in New Orleans.
One from the Heart

One from the Heart

Trumpet player (uncredited)

1981

The five-year romance of a window dresser and her boyfriend breaks up, as each of them finds a more interesting partner.

Produkce

The Last Castle

The Last Castle

Original Music Composer

2001

A court-martialed general rallies together 1200 inmates to rise against the system that put him away.
Night on Earth

Night on Earth

Songs

1991

An anthology of 5 different cab drivers in 5 American and European cities and their remarkable fares on the same eventful night.
Down by Law

Down by Law

Songs

1986

A disc jockey, a pimp and an Italian tourist escape from jail in New Orleans.
One from the Heart

One from the Heart

Songs

1981

The five-year romance of a window dresser and her boyfriend breaks up, as each of them finds a more interesting partner.