Director · cinematographer · screenwriter
Tom DiCillo
age 73 · born August 14, 1953 in Lejeune Base Camp
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Key films
All films, 33
Newest first
- 2026
Robert Wilson and the Civil Wars, Cinematography. 
Nova '78, Cinematography. - 2016
Flaked, Directing · 2 eps.. - 2014
Down in Shadowland, Directing, cinematography, editing, writing. - 2012
Chicago Fire, Directing · 5 eps.. - 2011
Lights Out, Directing · 1 ep.. - 2010
When You're Strange, Directing, producing, writing. 
Law & Order: LA, Directing · 1 ep.. - 2009
The Good Wife, Directing · 1 ep.. - 2007
Delirious, Writing, directing.
Show the other 23From Coffee and Cigarettes (2004) to God Save the King (1977)
- 2004
Coffee and Cigarettes, Cinematography. - 2002
Monk, Directing · 1 ep.. - 2001
Law & Order: Criminal Intent, Directing · 5 eps.. 
Double Whammy, Directing, writing. 
Some Days in January, 1984, Actor. - 1999
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Directing · 2 eps.. - 1998
The Real Blonde, Directing, writing. - 1996
Box of Moonlight, Writing, directing. - 1995
Living in Oblivion, Directing, writing. - 1991
Johnny Suede, Directing, writing. - 1990
End of the Night, Cinematography. - 1988
The Beat, Cinematography. - 1987
Coffee and Cigarettes, Cinematography. 
Robinson's Garden, Cinematography. - 1985
Variety, Cinematography. 
Chain Letters, Bob, actor. - 1984
Stranger Than Paradise, Airline Agent, actor, cinematography. 
Burroughs: The Movie, Cinematography. 
Kino '84: The Making of Jim Jarmusch, Interviewee, actor. - Give me a spell, Actor.
- 1981
Permanent Vacation, Cinematography. - 1980
Underground U.S.A., Cinematography. - 1977
God Save the King, Directing, writing, editing.
As himself: 4 appearances
documentaries
Filmography: TMDB.
Who is Tom DiCillo?
Tom DiCillo is an American director, cinematographer, writer and 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 Permanent Vacation and Stranger Than Paradise. His experience as cinematographer proved invaluable and he was soon writing and directing his own films.
Biography: TMDB.
At a glance
- Born
- August 14, 1953 (age 73)
- Place of birth
- Lejeune Base Camp, North Carolina, USA
Facts: TMDB.
Online
Tom DiCillo’s career in numbers
- roles: 25 films and 8 series
- 33
- TV episodes
- 18
- years behind the camera, since 1977
- 49
- top-rated series: “Chicago Fire” (TMDB)
- 8.4
- films as director
- 9
Genres of his features
- drama52%
- comedy40%
- documentary28%
- romance12%
- history4%
Numbers from the TMDB filmography, genres from 25 features. One film can have several genres.
Regular collaborators of Tom DiCillo
Counted from TMDB casts and crews.
Frequently asked questions about Tom DiCillo
How old is Tom DiCillo?
73 years old. They were born on August 14, 1953 in Lejeune Base Camp.
What has Tom DiCillo been in?
Among others: “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit”, “Chicago Fire”, and “Monk”.
What films has Tom DiCillo directed?
9 features, including “Down in Shadowland” (2014), “When You're Strange” (2010), “Delirious” (2007), “Double Whammy” (2001), and “The Real Blonde” (1998).
Sources: TMDB (person data, filmography, photos). As of November 14, 2026. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. · Ta strona po polsku