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Marc Ribot
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Marc Ribot

Born 1954-05-21
Newark, New Jersey, USA
Department: Sound

Biography

Marc Ribot is an American guitarist and composer. His work has touched on many styles, including no wave, free jazz, rock, and Cuban music. Ribot is also known for collaborating with other musicians, most notably Tom Waits, Elvis Costello, Vinicio Capossela and John Zorn.

Known For

Prominent works featuring Marc Ribot

Down by Law
Movie
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Down by Law

1986
TMDB3.7
Mystery Train
Movie
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Mystery Train

1989
TMDB3.6
The Blues
TV
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The Blues

2003
TMDB3.7
Tom Waits: Big Time
Movie
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Tom Waits: Big Time

1988
TMDB3.8
The Soul of a Man
Movie
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The Soul of a Man

2003
TMDB3.3
Drunkboat
Movie
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Drunkboat

2012
TMDB2.5
Class Divide
Movie
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Class Divide

2016
TMDB3.0
Gare du Nord
Movie
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Gare du Nord

2013
TMDB2.5
Carmine Street Guitars
Movie
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Carmine Street Guitars

2018
TMDB3.6
Floating Islands
Movie
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Floating Islands

2023
TMDB0.0

Filmography & Credits

Complete career catalog (32 titles)

PosterTitleCharacter / RoleTypeYear
Marc Ribot Quartet @ Jazz sous les Pommiers 2026Marc Ribot Quartet @ Jazz sous les Pommiers 2026Self / AppearanceMovie2026
AngelHeaded Hipster: The Songs of Marc Bolan & T. RexAngelHeaded Hipster: The Songs of Marc Bolan & T. RexSelfMovie2023
Floating IslandsFloating IslandsMusicMovie2023
Queen of MethQueen of MethMusicTV Series2021
Amexica: Life in the BorderlandsAmexica: Life in the BorderlandsOriginal Music ComposerMovie2021
Carmine Street GuitarsCarmine Street GuitarsSelfMovie2018
The Experimental Rock of Instants Chavirés (Or How to Put an End to Jazz)The Experimental Rock of Instants Chavirés (Or How to Put an End to Jazz)Lui-mêmeMovie2018
Defining HopeDefining HopeOriginal Music ComposerMovie2017
LeFLeFSelfMovie2016
Class DivideClass DivideOriginal Music ComposerMovie2016
EncoreEncoreSelf (arhive footage)Movie2014
Gare du NordGare du NordOriginal Music ComposerMovie2013
3 Days of Hurricane SandyMusicMovie2013
DrunkboatDrunkboatOriginal Music ComposerMovie2012
Marc Ribot Trio - Festival Djazz de Nevers 2011Marc Ribot Trio - Festival Djazz de Nevers 2011guitareMovie2011
Archie Shepp & Marc Ribot @ Jazz à Porquerolles 2010Archie Shepp & Marc Ribot @ Jazz à Porquerolles 2010Self / AppearanceMovie2010
Friday May 4, 2007: John Zorn – Cobra Part TwoFriday May 4, 2007: John Zorn – Cobra Part TwoSelf (guitar)Movie2007
Monday April 16, 2007Monday April 16, 2007Self (guitar)Movie2007
Tomorrow Always ComesMusicMovie2006
The Time We KilledThe Time We KilledMusicMovie2004
The BluesThe BluesSelfTV Series2003
The Soul of a ManThe Soul of a ManSelfMovie2003
The Killing ZoneThe Killing ZoneMusicMovie2003
Marc Ribot: The Lost StringMarc Ribot: The Lost StringMarc RibotMovie2003
A Bookshelf on Top of the Sky: 12 Stories About John ZornA Bookshelf on Top of the Sky: 12 Stories About John ZornSelfMovie2002
Sabbath in ParadiseSabbath in ParadiseHimselfMovie1998
Death By Unnatural CausesDeath By Unnatural CausesMusicMovie1991
Marianne Faithfull: Blazing AwayMarianne Faithfull: Blazing AwayGuitarMovie1990
Mystery TrainMystery TrainMusicianMovie1989
Tom Waits: Big TimeTom Waits: Big TimeMusicianMovie1988
Down by LawDown by LawMusicianMovie1986
Tom Waits - Live On The TubeTom Waits - Live On The TubeSelfMovie1985