Director
Jim Jarmusch
- Born: 22 January 1953, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, USA
- Estimated net worth: $15 million
Jim Jarmusch is an American independent filmmaker, actor, and screenwriter known for his unique style and offbeat narratives. He gained recognition for films like 'Stranger Than Paradise' and 'Down by Law'. Jarmusch's work often blends dry humor with…
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About Jim Jarmusch
Jim Jarmusch is an American independent filmmaker, actor, and screenwriter known for his unique style and offbeat narratives. He gained recognition for films like 'Stranger Than Paradise' and 'Down by Law'. Jarmusch's work often blends dry humor with existential themes, showcasing a distinctive visual and storytelling approach that has earned him a respected place in cinema.
- Born
- 22 January 1953, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, USA
- Known for
- Directing
- Height
- 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
- Spouses
- Sara Driver (1984-present)
- Children
- 1 child, name not publicly known
- Parents
- James Jarmusch, Mary Jarmusch
- Estimated net worth
- $15 million
Fun facts about Jim Jarmusch
- Jim Jarmusch is a huge fan of music and has collaborated with various musicians, including Tom Waits and Iggy Pop.
- He frequently casts the same actors in multiple films, creating a unique ensemble of recurring characters.
Famous Jim Jarmusch quotes
“Nothing is more important than the moment.”
“The world is a very strange place.”
“You can’t do anything without a plan.”
Jim Jarmusch filmography
Cast (71)
| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Adios Movie | Unknown character | |
| 2024 | Scab Vendor: The Life and Times of Jonathan Shaw Movie | Self | |
| 2023 | Spirit of Golf Movie | Self | |
| 2023 | Cinéma Laika Movie | Self | 8.0 |
| 2023 | SQÜRL, Man Ray's Backing Band Movie | Member of SQÜRL | 6.0 |
| 2022 | Come with Me to the Cinema - The Gregors Movie | Self | |
| 2022 | Fragments of Paradise Movie | Self | 6.5 |
| 2021 | Jim Jarmusch: I Love to Take the Subway by Myself Movie | Himself | |
| 2020 | The Raconteurs Live at Electric Lady Movie | Self | 2.0 |
| 2019 | What We Do in the Shadows TV | Jim Jarmusch | 8.0 |
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Crew (80)
| Year | Title | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Nova '78 Movie | Sound · Sound | |
| 2025 | Father Mother Sister Brother Movie | Original Music Composer · Sound | 6.4 |
| 2025 | Father Mother Sister Brother Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 6.4 |
| 2025 | Father Mother Sister Brother Movie | Director · Directing | 6.4 |
| 2025 | Father Mother Sister Brother Movie | Writer · Writing | 6.4 |
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| Year | Title | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Fathom Movie | Music · Sound | |
| 2025 | A Short Film by Jim Jarmusch, Starring Beatrice Domond Movie | Cinematography · Crew | 5.8 |
| 2025 | A Short Film by Jim Jarmusch, Starring Beatrice Domond Movie | Director · Directing | 5.8 |
| 2024 | Return to Reason: Four Films by Man Ray Movie | Original Music Composer · Sound | 6.4 |
| 2023 | Pre-Prom Movie | Music · Sound | |
| 2023 | SQÜRL, Man Ray's Backing Band Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 6.0 |
| 2019 | The Dead Don't Die Movie | Director · Directing | 5.4 |
| 2019 | The Dead Don't Die Movie | Writer · Writing | 5.4 |
| 2018 | Living the Light: Robby Müller Movie | Original Music Composer · Sound | 6.7 |
| 2017 | Porto Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 5.6 |
| 2017 | Uncle Howard Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 6.6 |
| 2016 | Paterson Movie | Writer · Writing | 7.1 |
| 2016 | Paterson Movie | Original Music Composer · Sound | 7.1 |
| 2016 | Paterson Movie | Director · Directing | 7.1 |
| 2016 | Gimme Danger Movie | Writer · Writing | 6.9 |
| 2016 | Gimme Danger Movie | Director · Directing | 6.9 |
| 2013 | Only Lovers Left Alive Movie | Musician · Sound | 7.2 |
| 2013 | Only Lovers Left Alive Movie | Writer · Writing | 7.2 |
| 2013 | Only Lovers Left Alive Movie | Director · Directing | 7.2 |
| 2009 | The Limits of Control Movie | Writer · Writing | 6.0 |
| 2009 | The Limits of Control Movie | Director · Directing | 6.0 |
| 2008 | Explicit Ills Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 6.5 |
| 2005 | Broken Flowers Movie | Director · Directing | 6.9 |
| 2005 | Broken Flowers Movie | Writer · Writing | 6.9 |
| 2004 | Coffee and Cigarettes Movie | Editor · Editing | 6.9 |
| 2004 | Coffee and Cigarettes Movie | Director · Directing | 6.9 |
| 2004 | Coffee and Cigarettes Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 6.9 |
| 2002 | Ten Minutes Older: The Trumpet Movie | Writer · Writing | 6.9 |
| 2002 | Ten Minutes Older: The Trumpet Movie | Director · Directing | 6.9 |
| 2002 | Int. Trailer. Night Movie | Director · Directing | |
| 1999 | Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai Movie | Director · Directing | 7.3 |
| 1999 | Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai Movie | Producer · Production | 7.3 |
| 1999 | Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai Movie | Writer · Writing | 7.3 |
| 1997 | Year of the Horse Movie | Director · Directing | 6.4 |
| 1997 | Year of the Horse Movie | Director of Photography · Camera | 6.4 |
| 1997 | Coffee and Cigarettes III Movie | Director · Directing | 7.2 |
| 1997 | Coffee and Cigarettes III Movie | Writer · Writing | 7.2 |
| 1995 | Dead Man Movie | Writer · Writing | 7.3 |
| 1995 | Dead Man Movie | Director · Directing | 7.3 |
| 1993 | When Pigs Fly Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 5.6 |
| 1992 | BAD I+II Movie | Director · Directing | 8.0 |
| 1991 | Night on Earth Movie | Producer · Production | 7.5 |
| 1991 | Night on Earth Movie | Director · Directing | 7.5 |
| 1991 | Night on Earth Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 7.5 |
| 1990 | Red Hot + Blue: A Tribute to Cole Porter Movie | Director · Directing | |
| 1989 | Mystery Train Movie | Director · Directing | 7.3 |
| 1989 | Mystery Train Movie | Writer · Writing | 7.3 |
| 1989 | Coffee and Cigarettes II Movie | Writer · Writing | 6.8 |
| 1989 | Coffee and Cigarettes II Movie | Director · Directing | 6.8 |
| 1988 | Talking Heads: Storytelling Giant Movie | Director · Directing | 7.8 |
| 1988 | Me Movie | Thanks · Crew | |
| 1987 | Coffee and Cigarettes Movie | Writer · Writing | 6.9 |
| 1987 | Coffee and Cigarettes Movie | Director · Directing | 6.9 |
| 1986 | Down by Law Movie | Writer · Writing | 7.4 |
| 1986 | Down by Law Movie | Director · Directing | 7.4 |
| 1986 | Sleepwalk Movie | Camera Operator · Camera | 6.1 |
| 1984 | Stranger Than Paradise Movie | Director · Directing | 7.2 |
| 1984 | Stranger Than Paradise Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 7.2 |
| 1984 | Stranger Than Paradise Movie | Editor · Editing | 7.2 |
| 1984 | Burroughs: The Movie Movie | Sound Recordist · Sound | 7.0 |
| 1983 | Stranger Than Paradise Movie | Director · Directing | 7.4 |
| 1982 | The State of Things Movie | Music · Sound | 6.4 |
| 1981 | You Are Not I Movie | Writer · Writing | 6.7 |
| 1981 | You Are Not I Movie | Director of Photography · Camera | 6.7 |
| 1981 | You Are Not I Movie | Producer · Production | 6.7 |
| 1981 | Permanent Vacation Movie | Editor · Editing | 5.9 |
| 1981 | Permanent Vacation Movie | Director · Directing | 5.9 |
| 1981 | Permanent Vacation Movie | Story · Writing | 5.9 |
| 1981 | Permanent Vacation Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 5.9 |
| 1981 | Permanent Vacation Movie | Music · Sound | 5.9 |
| 1981 | Permanent Vacation Movie | Producer · Production | 5.9 |
| 1980 | Underground U.S.A. Movie | Sound Recordist · Sound | 4.8 |
| TBA | Sheep & Wolf Movie | Writer · Writing | |
| TBA | Sheep & Wolf Movie | Director · Directing | |
| TBA | Garden of Ashes Movie | Producer · Production |
Latest releases
- Adios2025
- Scab Vendor: The Life and Times of Jonathan Shaw2024
- Spirit of Golf2023
- Cinéma Laika2023 / TMDB 8.0
- Come with Me to the Cinema - The Gregors2022
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Questions about Jim Jarmusch
What are some of Jim Jarmusch's most famous films?
Jim Jarmusch is known for several acclaimed films including 'Stranger Than Paradise', 'Down by Law', 'Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai', and 'Only Lovers Left Alive'.
Has Jim Jarmusch won any major awards?
Yes, Jim Jarmusch won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival for 'Patterson' in 2016 and has received numerous nominations for other prestigious awards throughout his career.
What was Jim Jarmusch's first film?
Jim Jarmusch's first feature film was 'Permanent Vacation', released in 1980, which laid the groundwork for his signature style.
How did Jim Jarmusch start his career?
Jim Jarmusch began his career by studying at New York University's Tisch School of the Arts, where he developed a passion for filmmaking and storytelling.
What is Jim Jarmusch's filmmaking style?
Jim Jarmusch's style is characterized by its minimalism, deadpan humor, and an emphasis on character-driven narratives, often exploring themes of isolation and connection.
What is Jim Jarmusch's estimated net worth?
Jim Jarmusch's estimated net worth is around $15 million, reflecting his success in independent cinema and various artistic endeavors.
What recurring themes are present in Jim Jarmusch's films?
Recurring themes in Jim Jarmusch's films include existentialism, the passage of time, and the exploration of cultural identity, often with a focus on the unconventional.
Who are some actors frequently seen in Jim Jarmusch's films?
Jim Jarmusch often works with actors such as Bill Murray, Tilda Swinton, and Adam Driver, creating a collaborative family-like atmosphere in his projects.