Tom DiCillo
- Director
- Cinematographer
- Writer
Tom DiCillo is an American director, cinematographer, writer and
(sometimes) actor born in Camp Le Jeune, North Carolina, and who
studied film at New York University. During his early career he began
working with director Jim Jarmusch as a
cinematographer on films that include
Stranger Than Paradise (1984)
and
Coffee and Cigarettes (1986).
He also worked with Howard Brookner on
the documentary Burroughs (1983), which
featured the William S. Burroughs.
His experience as cinematographer proved invaluable and he was soon
writing and directing his own films.
Notable directorial projects from Tom include Johnny Suede (1991), Ça tourne à Manhattan (1995), Une vraie blonde (1997), and When You're Strange (2009).
He is a good friend of Steve Buscemi and is thanked in Happy Hour (1996), Steve's directorial debut.
Notable directorial projects from Tom include Johnny Suede (1991), Ça tourne à Manhattan (1995), Une vraie blonde (1997), and When You're Strange (2009).
He is a good friend of Steve Buscemi and is thanked in Happy Hour (1996), Steve's directorial debut.
