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Tom Waits

Bio: Thomas Alan Waits (born December 7, 1949) is an American musician, composer, songwriter and actor. His lyrics often focus on the underbelly of society and are delivered in his trademark deep, gravelly voice
Born: Wed, Dec 07 1949
Birthplace: Pomona, California, USA
Tom Waits is 75 years old
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Poster of The Absence of Eden
The Absence of Eden
Tom Waits was 74 in The Absence of Eden as 'Hunley'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 12 2024
Poster of Tom Waits: Glitter and Doom Concert Experience
Tom Waits: Glitter and Doom Concert Experience
Tom Waits was 74 in Tom Waits: Glitter and Doom Concert Experience as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 16 2024
Poster of Robert Wilson: The Beauty of the Mysterious
Robert Wilson: The Beauty of the Mysterious
Tom Waits was 72 in Robert Wilson: The Beauty of the Mysterious as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 16 2022
Poster of Licorice Pizza
Licorice Pizza
Tom Waits was 71 in Licorice Pizza as 'Rex Blau'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 26 2021
Poster of Motherless Brooklyn
Motherless Brooklyn
Tom Waits was 69 in Motherless Brooklyn as 'News Stand Owner (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 31 2019
Poster of The Dead Don't Die
The Dead Don't Die
Tom Waits was 69 in The Dead Don't Die as 'Hermit Bob'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 15 2019
Poster of The Ballad of Buster Scruggs
The Ballad of Buster Scruggs
Tom Waits was 68 in The Ballad of Buster Scruggs as 'Prospector (segment "All Gold Canyon")'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 09 2018
Poster of The Old Man & the Gun
The Old Man & the Gun
Tom Waits was 68 in The Old Man & the Gun as 'Waller'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 27 2018
Poster of The Moon’s Milk
The Moon’s Milk
Tom Waits was 68 in The Moon’s Milk as 'Captain Millipede (voice)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 23 2018
Poster of Roy Orbison: Black and White Night 30
Roy Orbison: Black and White Night 30
Tom Waits was 67 in Roy Orbison: Black and White Night 30 as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 24 2017
Poster of Tom Waits: Tales from a Cracked Jukebox
Tom Waits: Tales from a Cracked Jukebox
Tom Waits was 67 in Tom Waits: Tales from a Cracked Jukebox as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 19 2017
Poster of This Is Sparklehorse
This Is Sparklehorse
Tom Waits was 66 in This Is Sparklehorse as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 02 2016
Poster of Keith Richards: Under the Influence
Keith Richards: Under the Influence
Tom Waits was 65 in Keith Richards: Under the Influence as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 18 2015
Poster of The Laughing Heart
The Laughing Heart
Tom Waits was 63 in The Laughing Heart as 'Narrator'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 2013
Poster of Seven Psychopaths
Seven Psychopaths
Tom Waits was 62 in Seven Psychopaths as 'Zachariah Rigby'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 12 2012
Poster of A Brief History of John Baldessari
A Brief History of John Baldessari
Tom Waits was 62 in A Brief History of John Baldessari as 'Narrator'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 10 2012
Poster of Twixt
Twixt
Tom Waits was 61 in Twixt as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 10 2011
Poster of The Monster of Nix
The Monster of Nix
Tom Waits was 61 in The Monster of Nix as 'Virgil (Voice)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 01 2011
Poster of The Book of Eli
The Book of Eli
Tom Waits was 60 in The Book of Eli as 'Engineer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 14 2010
Poster of The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus
The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus
Tom Waits was 59 in The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus as 'Devil'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 01 2009
Poster of Tom Waits: Romeo Bleeding - Live from Austin
Tom Waits: Romeo Bleeding - Live from Austin
Tom Waits was 59 in Tom Waits: Romeo Bleeding - Live from Austin as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 06 2009
Poster of Tom Waits: Under Review
Tom Waits: Under Review
Tom Waits was 58 in Tom Waits: Under Review as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 13 2008
Poster of One Fast Move or I'm Gone: Kerouac's Big Sur
One Fast Move or I'm Gone: Kerouac's Big Sur
Tom Waits was 58 in One Fast Move or I'm Gone: Kerouac's Big Sur as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 11 2008
Poster of Wristcutters: A Love Story
Wristcutters: A Love Story
Tom Waits was 57 in Wristcutters: A Love Story as 'Kneller'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 19 2007
Poster of Tom Waits - No Visitors After Midnight
Tom Waits - No Visitors After Midnight
Tom Waits was 56 in Tom Waits - No Visitors After Midnight as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 09 2006
Poster of Tom Waits - Burma Shave [Live Concert]
Tom Waits - Burma Shave [Live Concert]
Tom Waits was 56 in Tom Waits - Burma Shave [Live Concert] as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 2006
Poster of Domino
Domino
Tom Waits was 55 in Domino as 'Wanderer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 14 2005
Poster of The Tiger and the Snow
The Tiger and the Snow
Tom Waits was 55 in The Tiger and the Snow as 'Self / Sè stesso'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 14 2005
Poster of Coffee and Cigarettes
Coffee and Cigarettes
Tom Waits was 54 in Coffee and Cigarettes as 'Tom (segment "Somewhere in California")'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 12 2004
Poster of Bukowski: Born Into This
Bukowski: Born Into This
Tom Waits was 53 in Bukowski: Born Into This as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 18 2003
Poster of Tom Waits - Bridge School Benefit
Tom Waits - Bridge School Benefit
Tom Waits was 49 in Tom Waits - Bridge School Benefit as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 30 1999
Poster of Mystery Men
Mystery Men
Tom Waits was 49 in Mystery Men as 'Doc Heller'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 06 1999
Poster of Tom Waits: VH1 Storytellers
Tom Waits: VH1 Storytellers
Tom Waits was 49 in Tom Waits: VH1 Storytellers as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 01 1999
Poster of Guy Maddin: Waiting for Twilight
Guy Maddin: Waiting for Twilight
Tom Waits was 47 in Guy Maddin: Waiting for Twilight as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 07 1997
Poster of Coffee and Cigarettes III
Coffee and Cigarettes III
Tom Waits was 47 in Coffee and Cigarettes III as 'Tom'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 11 1997
Poster of Short Cuts
Short Cuts
Tom Waits was 43 in Short Cuts as 'Earl Piggot'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 05 1993
Poster of Luck, Trust & Ketchup: Robert Altman in Carver Country
Luck, Trust & Ketchup: Robert Altman in Carver Country
Tom Waits was 43 in Luck, Trust & Ketchup: Robert Altman in Carver Country as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 26 1993
Poster of Bram Stoker's Dracula
Bram Stoker's Dracula
Tom Waits was 42 in Bram Stoker's Dracula as 'R.M. Renfield'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 13 1992
Poster of At Play in the Fields of the Lord
At Play in the Fields of the Lord
Tom Waits was 41 in At Play in the Fields of the Lord as 'Wolf'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 06 1991
Poster of The Fisher King
The Fisher King
Tom Waits was 41 in The Fisher King as 'Disabled Vet (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 20 1991
Poster of Until the End of the World
Until the End of the World
Tom Waits was 41 in Until the End of the World as 'Singer in Bar'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 12 1991
Poster of Queens Logic
Queens Logic
Tom Waits was 41 in Queens Logic as 'Monte'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 01 1991
Poster of Red Hot + Blue: A Tribute to Cole Porter
Red Hot + Blue: A Tribute to Cole Porter
Tom Waits was 40 in Red Hot + Blue: A Tribute to Cole Porter as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 01 1990
Poster of The Two Jakes
The Two Jakes
Tom Waits was 40 in The Two Jakes as 'Plainclothes Policeman (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 10 1990
Poster of John Lurie: A Lounge Lizard Alone
John Lurie: A Lounge Lizard Alone
Tom Waits was 40 in John Lurie: A Lounge Lizard Alone as 'Zack (Archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1990
Poster of Bearskin: An Urban Fairytale
Bearskin: An Urban Fairytale
Tom Waits was 39 in Bearskin: An Urban Fairytale as 'Silva'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 05 1989
Poster of Mystery Train
Mystery Train
Tom Waits was 39 in Mystery Train as 'Radio DJ (voice)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 06 1989
Poster of Cold Feet
Cold Feet
Tom Waits was 39 in Cold Feet as 'Kenny'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 19 1989
Poster of Big Time
Big Time
Tom Waits was 39 in Big Time as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 30 1988
Poster of Candy Mountain
Candy Mountain
Tom Waits was 38 in Candy Mountain as 'Al Silk'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 20 1988
Poster of Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night
Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night
Tom Waits was 38 in Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night as 'Self - Organ/Guitar'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 03 1988
Poster of Ironweed
Ironweed
Tom Waits was 38 in Ironweed as 'Rudy'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 18 1987
Poster of Down by Law
Down by Law
Tom Waits was 36 in Down by Law as 'Zack'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 20 1986
Poster of The Cotton Club
The Cotton Club
Tom Waits was 35 in The Cotton Club as 'Irving Stark'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 14 1984
Poster of The Stone Boy
The Stone Boy
Tom Waits was 34 in The Stone Boy as 'Petrified man at carnival (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 04 1984
Poster of Rumble Fish
Rumble Fish
Tom Waits was 33 in Rumble Fish as 'Benny'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 09 1983
Poster of The Outsiders
The Outsiders
Tom Waits was 33 in The Outsiders as 'Buck Merrill'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 25 1983
Poster of Poetry in Motion
Poetry in Motion
Tom Waits was 32 in Poetry in Motion as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 17 1982
Poster of The Making of 'One from the Heart'
The Making of 'One from the Heart'
Tom Waits was 32 in The Making of 'One from the Heart' as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 14 1982
Poster of One from the Heart
One from the Heart
Tom Waits was 32 in One from the Heart as 'Trumpet player (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 11 1982
Poster of Wolfen
Wolfen
Tom Waits was 31 in Wolfen as 'Drunken Bar Owner (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 24 1981
Poster of Tom Waits at Theatre le Palace
Tom Waits at Theatre le Palace
Tom Waits was 31 in Tom Waits at Theatre le Palace as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 19 1980
Poster of Tom Waits for No One
Tom Waits for No One
Tom Waits was 29 in Tom Waits for No One as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1979
Poster of Paradise Alley
Paradise Alley
Tom Waits was 28 in Paradise Alley as 'Mumbles'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 22 1978
Poster of Tom Waits: A Day in Vienna
Tom Waits: A Day in Vienna
Tom Waits was 28 in Tom Waits: A Day in Vienna as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1978
Poster of Tom Waits: Rockpalast '77
Tom Waits: Rockpalast '77
Tom Waits was 27 in Tom Waits: Rockpalast '77 as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 18 1977
Poster of Tom Waits - One Star Shining : The First Decade
Tom Waits - One Star Shining : The First Decade
Tom Waits will be 75+ in Tom Waits - One Star Shining : The First Decade as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Unreleased
Poster of Star.Wav
Star.Wav
Tom Waits will be 75+ in Star.Wav as 'The Caller'.
Movie Released: Unreleased
Poster of Father Mother Sister Brother
Father Mother Sister Brother
Tom Waits will be 75+ in Father Mother Sister Brother
Movie Released: Unreleased
Poster of Wildwood
Wildwood
Tom Waits will be 75+ in Wildwood as '(voice)'.
Movie Released: Unreleased

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Ultra City Smiths
Ultra City Smiths
Tom Waits was 71+ in Ultra City Smiths as 'The Narrator (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 13 2021
Poster of The Daily Show
The Daily Show
Tom Waits was 46+ in The Daily Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jul 22 1996
Poster of Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Tom Waits was 43+ in Late Night with Conan O'Brien as 'Self - Musical Guest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 13 1993
Poster of Fishing with John
Fishing with John
Tom Waits was 41+ in Fishing with John as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Nov 20 1991
Poster of The Simpsons
The Simpsons
Tom Waits was 40+ in The Simpsons as 'Lloyd (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 17 1989
Poster of Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live
Tom Waits was 25+ in Saturday Night Live as 'Self - Musical Guest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 11 1975
Poster of Austin City Limits
Austin City Limits
Tom Waits was 25+ in Austin City Limits as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 01 1975
Poster of The Mike Douglas Show
The Mike Douglas Show
Tom Waits was 12+ in The Mike Douglas Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 11 1961