Tom DiCillo

Tom DiCillo

director, cinematographer, writer

Tom DiCillo was born on Aug 14, 1953 in USA. Tom DiCillo's big-screen debut came with God Save the King directed by Tom DiCillo in 1977. Tom DiCillo is known for When You're Strange directed by Tom DiCillo, Johnny Depp stars as Narrator and John Densmore as Self. Tom DiCillo has got 15 awards and 8 nominations so far. The most recent award Tom DiCillo achieved is Grammy Awards. The upcoming new movie Tom DiCillo plays is When You're Strange which will be released on May 12, 2010.

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 Arena: 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.

  • Birthday

    Aug 14, 1953
  • Place of Birth

    Camp LeJeune, North Carolina, USA
  • Also known

    Thomas DiCillo, Tom Dicillo

Known For

Awards

15 wins & 8 nominations

Grammy Awards
2011
Best Long Form Music Video
Winner - Grammy
SXSW Film Festival
2010
24 Beats Per Second
Winner - Audience Award
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