Tom DiCillo

'Tom DiCillo' (qv) 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' (qv) as a cinematographer on films that include _Stranger Than Paradise (1984)_ (qv) and _Coffee and Cigarettes (1986)_ (qv). He also worked with 'Howard Brookner' (qv) on the documentary _Arena: Burroughs (1983)_ (qv), which featured the 'William S. Burroughs' (qv). 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)_ (qv), _Living in Oblivion (1995)_ (qv), _The Real Blonde (1997)_ (qv), and _When You're Strange (2009)_ (qv).He is a good friend of 'Steve Buscemi' (qv) and is thanked in _Trees Lounge (1996)_ (qv), Steve's directorial debut.::Matt Lee-Williams