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Jim Jarmusch
Directing

Jim Jarmusch

Born 1953-01-22
Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, USA
Department: Directing

Biography

James Robert "Jim" Jarmusch (born January 22, 1953 in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio) is an American writer-director and musician. Jarmusch has been a major figure in American independent cinema since the 1980s. He is best known for his work on "Dead Man" (1995), "Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai" (1999), "Broken Flowers" (2005), and "Only Lovers Left Alive" (2013).

Known For

Prominent works featuring Jim Jarmusch

The Simpsons
TV
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The Simpsons

1989
TMDB4.0
SpongeBob SquarePants
TV
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SpongeBob SquarePants

1999
TMDB3.9
The Dead Don't Die
Movie
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The Dead Don't Die

2019
TMDB2.7
Only Lovers Left Alive
Movie
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Only Lovers Left Alive

2013
TMDB3.6
Paterson
Movie
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Paterson

2016
TMDB3.5
Dead Man
Movie
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Dead Man

1995
TMDB3.6
Broken Flowers
Movie
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Broken Flowers

2005
TMDB3.5
Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai
Movie
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Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai

1999
TMDB3.6
What We Do in the Shadows
TV
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What We Do in the Shadows

2019
TMDB4.0
Night on Earth
Movie
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Night on Earth

1991
TMDB3.8

Filmography & Credits

Complete career catalog (151 titles)

PosterTitleCharacter / RoleTypeYear
Nova '78Nova '78SoundMovie2026
Father Mother Sister BrotherFather Mother Sister BrotherDirectorMovie2025
Father Mother Sister BrotherFather Mother Sister BrotherWriterMovie2025
Father Mother Sister BrotherFather Mother Sister BrotherExecutive ProducerMovie2025
Father Mother Sister BrotherFather Mother Sister BrotherOriginal Music ComposerMovie2025
FathomFathomMusicMovie2025
A Short Film by Jim Jarmusch, Starring Beatrice DomondDirectorMovie2025
A Short Film by Jim Jarmusch, Starring Beatrice DomondCinematographyMovie2025
AdiosAdiosSelf / AppearanceMovie2025
Scab Vendor: The Life and Times of Jonathan ShawScab Vendor: The Life and Times of Jonathan ShawSelfMovie2024
Return to Reason: Four Films by Man RayReturn to Reason: Four Films by Man RayOriginal Music ComposerMovie2024
Spirit of GolfSpirit of GolfSelfMovie2023
Cinéma LaikaCinéma LaikaSelfMovie2023
Pre-PromPre-PromMusicMovie2023
SQÜRL, Man Ray's Backing BandMember of SQÜRLMovie2023
SQÜRL, Man Ray's Backing BandExecutive ProducerMovie2023
Come with Me to the Cinema – The GregorsCome with Me to the Cinema – The GregorsSelfMovie2022
Fragments of ParadiseFragments of ParadiseSelfMovie2022
Jim Jarmusch: I Love to Take the Subway by MyselfJim Jarmusch: I Love to Take the Subway by MyselfHimselfMovie2021
The Raconteurs Live at Electric LadyThe Raconteurs Live at Electric LadySelfMovie2020
The Dead Don't DieThe Dead Don't DieDirectorMovie2019
The Dead Don't DieThe Dead Don't DieWriterMovie2019
What We Do in the ShadowsWhat We Do in the ShadowsJim JarmuschTV Series2019
Boom for Real: The Late Teenage Years of Jean-Michel BasquiatBoom for Real: The Late Teenage Years of Jean-Michel BasquiatSelfMovie2018
The RaveniteThe RaveniteHimselfMovie2018
Living the Light: Robby MüllerLiving the Light: Robby MüllerSelfMovie2018
Living the Light: Robby MüllerLiving the Light: Robby MüllerOriginal Music ComposerMovie2018
Carmine Street GuitarsCarmine Street GuitarsSelfMovie2018
PortoPortoExecutive ProducerMovie2017
Uncle HowardUncle HowardSelfMovie2017
Uncle HowardUncle HowardExecutive ProducerMovie2017
PatersonPatersonDirectorMovie2016
PatersonPatersonOriginal Music ComposerMovie2016
PatersonPatersonWriterMovie2016
Gimme DangerGimme DangerSelf (voice)Movie2016
Gimme DangerGimme DangerWriterMovie2016
Gimme DangerGimme DangerDirectorMovie2016
Hot Sugar's Cold WorldHot Sugar's Cold WorldSelfMovie2015
Song from the ForestSong from the ForestHimselfMovie2014
Travelling at Night with Jim JarmuschTravelling at Night with Jim JarmuschSelfMovie2014
Only Lovers Left AliveOnly Lovers Left AliveWriterMovie2013
Only Lovers Left AliveOnly Lovers Left AliveDirectorMovie2013
Only Lovers Left AliveOnly Lovers Left AliveMusicianMovie2013
Picasso BabySelfMovie2013
A Tribute To Ron AshetonA Tribute To Ron AshetonSelfMovie2013
Don't Expect Too MuchDon't Expect Too MuchHimselfMovie2011
Blank CityBlank CitySelfMovie2011
Behind Jim JarmuschSelfMovie2010
Reel InjunReel InjunSelfMovie2010
Bored to DeathBored to DeathSelfTV Series2009
No Wave - Underground '80: Berlin - New YorkSelfMovie2009
The Limits of ControlThe Limits of ControlDirectorMovie2009
The Limits of ControlThe Limits of ControlWriterMovie2009
Burning Down the House: The Story of CBGBBurning Down the House: The Story of CBGBSelfMovie2009
Explicit IllsExplicit IllsExecutive ProducerMovie2008
Joe Strummer: The Future Is UnwrittenJoe Strummer: The Future Is UnwrittenSelfMovie2007
Excavating Taylor MeadExcavating Taylor MeadSelfMovie2005
Broken FlowersBroken FlowersDirectorMovie2005
Broken FlowersBroken FlowersWriterMovie2005
Punk: AttitudePunk: AttitudeSelfMovie2005
Ramones: We're Outta Here!Ramones: We're Outta Here!SelfMovie2004
Z Channel: A Magnificent ObsessionZ Channel: A Magnificent ObsessionSelfMovie2004
Coffee and CigarettesCoffee and CigarettesEditorMovie2004
Coffee and CigarettesCoffee and CigarettesDirectorMovie2004
Coffee and CigarettesCoffee and CigarettesScreenplayMovie2004
Rockets Redglare!Rockets Redglare!SelfMovie2003
Chaplin Today: A King in New YorkChaplin Today: A King in New YorkSelfMovie2003
Ten Minutes Older: The TrumpetTen Minutes Older: The TrumpetWriterMovie2002
Ten Minutes Older: The TrumpetTen Minutes Older: The TrumpetDirectorMovie2002
Int. Trailer. NightInt. Trailer. NightDirectorMovie2002
Screamin' Jay Hawkins: I Put a Spell on MeScreamin' Jay Hawkins: I Put a Spell on MeHimselfMovie2001
Ghost Dog: The Odyssey: The Journey Into the Life of a SamuraiSelf / AppearanceMovie2001
Some Days in January, 1984Some Days in January, 1984Self / AppearanceMovie2001
Divine TrashDivine TrashSelfMovie2000
Ghost Dog: The Way of the SamuraiGhost Dog: The Way of the SamuraiDirectorMovie1999
Ghost Dog: The Way of the SamuraiGhost Dog: The Way of the SamuraiProducerMovie1999
Ghost Dog: The Way of the SamuraiGhost Dog: The Way of the SamuraiWriterMovie1999
In Bad TasteIn Bad TasteSelfMovie1999
SpongeBob SquarePantsSpongeBob SquarePantsFishermanTV Series1999
V.I.P.V.I.P.Jim JarmuschTV Series1998
Independent FocusSelfTV Series1998
Lee Marvin: A Personal Portrait by John BoormanLee Marvin: A Personal Portrait by John BoormanSelfMovie1998
Year of the HorseYear of the HorseSelfMovie1997
Year of the HorseYear of the HorseDirectorMovie1997
Year of the HorseYear of the HorseDirector of PhotographyMovie1997
Coffee and Cigarettes IIICoffee and Cigarettes IIIWriterMovie1997
Coffee and Cigarettes IIICoffee and Cigarettes IIIDirectorMovie1997
R.I.P. Rest in Pieces: A Portrait of Joe ColemanR.I.P. Rest in Pieces: A Portrait of Joe ColemanSelf / AppearanceMovie1997
Sling BladeSling BladeFrostee Cream BoyMovie1996
Cannes ManCannes ManSelfMovie1996
The Typewriter, the Rifle & the Movie CameraThe Typewriter, the Rifle & the Movie CameraSelfMovie1996
Dead ManDead ManDirectorMovie1995
Dead ManDead ManWriterMovie1995
Blue in the FaceBlue in the FaceBobMovie1995
Iron HorsemenIron HorsemenSilver RiderMovie1995
Space Ghost Coast to CoastSpace Ghost Coast to CoastSelf / AppearanceTV Series1994
Tigrero: A Film That Was Never MadeTigrero: A Film That Was Never MadeSelfMovie1994
Made in the USAMade in the USASelfMovie1993
When Pigs FlyWhen Pigs FlyExecutive ProducerMovie1993
StrummerSelf / AppearanceMovie1993
In the SoupIn the SoupMontyMovie1992
BAD I+IIBAD I+IIDirectorMovie1992
Night on EarthNight on EarthScreenplayMovie1991
Night on EarthNight on EarthDirectorMovie1991
Night on EarthNight on EarthProducerMovie1991
Fishing with JohnFishing with JohnSelfTV Series1991
The Golden BoatThe Golden BoatStrangerMovie1991
Red Hot + Blue: A Tribute to Cole PorterRed Hot + Blue: A Tribute to Cole PorterDirectorMovie1990
The SimpsonsThe SimpsonsJim Jarmusch (voice)TV Series1989
Mystery TrainMystery TrainDirectorMovie1989
Mystery TrainMystery TrainWriterMovie1989
Leningrad Cowboys Go AmericaLeningrad Cowboys Go AmericaCar Dealer | New YorkMovie1989
Coffee and Cigarettes IICoffee and Cigarettes IIWriterMovie1989
Coffee and Cigarettes IICoffee and Cigarettes IIDirectorMovie1989
Talking Heads: Storytelling GiantTalking Heads: Storytelling GiantDirectorMovie1988
MeMeThanksMovie1988
Candy MountainCandy Mountain(uncredited)Movie1988
Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White NightRoy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White NightSelf - Audience MemberMovie1988
Helsinki Napoli All Night LongHelsinki Napoli All Night LongBarkeeper #2Movie1987
Straight to HellStraight to HellAmos DadeMovie1987
Coffee and CigarettesCoffee and CigarettesDirectorMovie1987
Coffee and CigarettesCoffee and CigarettesWriterMovie1987
Down by LawDown by LawDirectorMovie1986
Down by LawDown by LawWriterMovie1986
SleepwalkSleepwalkCamera OperatorMovie1986
The Ballad of Sexual DependencyThe Ballad of Sexual DependencySelf / AppearanceMovie1985
Stranger Than ParadiseStranger Than ParadiseEditorMovie1984
Stranger Than ParadiseStranger Than ParadiseDirectorMovie1984
Stranger Than ParadiseStranger Than ParadiseScreenplayMovie1984
Kino '84: The Making of Jim JarmuschKino '84: The Making of Jim JarmuschIntervieweeMovie1984
Burroughs: The MovieBurroughs: The MovieSound RecordistMovie1984
American AutobahnAmerican AutobahnMovie ProducerMovie1984
Fräulein BerlinFräulein BerlinhimselfMovie1984
Stranger Than ParadiseStranger Than ParadiseDirectorMovie1983
VortexVortexVoice OverMovie1982
The State of ThingsThe State of ThingsMusicMovie1982
You Are Not IYou Are Not IWriterMovie1981
You Are Not IYou Are Not IProducerMovie1981
You Are Not IYou Are Not IDirector of PhotographyMovie1981
Permanent VacationPermanent VacationDirectorMovie1981
Permanent VacationPermanent VacationProducerMovie1981
Permanent VacationPermanent VacationEditorMovie1981
Permanent VacationPermanent VacationScreenplayMovie1981
Permanent VacationPermanent VacationStoryMovie1981
Permanent VacationPermanent VacationMusicMovie1981
Only YouOnly YouSelf / AppearanceMovie1981
Underground U.S.A.Underground U.S.A.Sound RecordistMovie1980
Lightning Over WaterLightning Over WaterSelf (uncredited)Movie1980
Sheep & WolfDirectorMovie—
Sheep & WolfWriterMovie—
Garden of AshesProducerMovie—