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Jim Jarmusch is a film director, actor and screenwriter, born on January 22, 1953 in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, United States. That puts Jim Jarmusch at 73 years old in 2026. Schooling on record includes Cuyahoga Falls High School and Columbia University. Awards on record include Golden Leopard (1984), Caméra d'Or (1984), Film Independent Spirit Awards (1987) and 5 more. Notable works include Dead Man.
My Take
Jarmusch is, to me, the patron saint of the unhurried. What I admire most is how he turned deadpan stillness and the small, awkward gaps between people into a whole cinematic language. The awards pile up, from the Golden Leopard to a Cannes Grand Prix, but he never seems to chase them. There's a quiet integrity in someone who came from small-town Ohio, passed through Columbia, and then spent decades refusing to make the obvious commercial film. I find his stubbornness genuinely moving, and his work rewards anyone willing to slow down and watch.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jim Jarmusch
- Name (Japanese)
- ジム・ジャームッシュ
- Reading
- じむ・じゃーむっしゅ
- Born
- January 22, 1953 (age 73)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Snake
- Origin
- Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, United States
- Occupation
- film director / actor / screenwriter / film producer / writer
2. Background
- High school
- Cuyahoga Falls High School
- University
- Columbia University
Awards & achievements
- 1984 Golden Leopard
- 1984 Caméra d'Or
- 1987 Film Independent Spirit Awards
- 1993 Short Film Palme d'Or
- 2005 Cannes Film Festival Grand Prix
- 2008 Carrosse d'or
- 2016 Officer of Arts and Letters
- 1996 European Film Award for Best Non-European Film
3. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Dead Man | — |
4. Links
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-16
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Jim Jarmusch born?
Born January 22, 1953 (age 73).
Where is Jim Jarmusch from?
Jim Jarmusch is from Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, United States.
What does Jim Jarmusch do?
Jim Jarmusch works as film director, actor, screenwriter, film producer, writer.
What is Jim Jarmusch known for?
Notable works include Dead Man.
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