Tom Waits

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Characters played by Tom Waits

R.M. Renfield — Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992)

An insane asylum patient who was previously Dracula's client. While under the Count's influence, he warns Mina about his presence, which leads Dracula to visit the asylum and murder him before proceeding to hunt Mina in London.

Engineer — The Book of Eli (2010)

Town merchant who trades with Eli for battery recharge.

Rex Blau — Licorice Pizza (2021)

A film director and Jack Holden's friend. He orchestrates a reckless motorcycle stunt recreation on a golf course, causing Alana to fall off a bike. His actions indirectly trigger a crisis that forces Gary and Alana to reconcile.

Hermit Bob — The Dead Don't Die (2019)

An eccentric hermit living in the woods who observes the town's events through binoculars, comments on the absurdity of the apocalypse, and survives to the end.

Devil — The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus (2009)

The Devil is a suave, taunting supernatural figure who repeatedly challenges Doctor Parnassus. He owns the terms of Parnassus’s old bargain, claims the promised soul at sixteen, wagers over additional souls, and eventually frees Valentina while leaving Parnassus uncertain of her location.

Zachariah Rigby — Seven Psychopaths (2012)

A half of a serial killer duo who recounts his story to Marty. His request to be credited acts as a framing device, and his eventual realization of Marty's transformation adds a meta-narrative conclusion.

Earl Piggot — Short Cuts (1993)

Doreen Piggot's husband and an alcoholic limo driver.

Kneller — Wristcutters: A Love Story (2007)

Kneller is an eccentric commune leader who rescues Zia, Mikal, Eugene, and Yan after his car accident and brings them to his camp, where minor miracles occur. He later reveals himself as an undercover agent for the People in Charge, confronts Messiah, and helps secure Mikal's return to life.

Plainclothes Policeman (uncredited) — The Two Jakes (1990)

Undercover officer.

Wolf — At Play in the Fields of the Lord (1991)

Wolf is Lewis Moon's fellow explorer and mercenary, stranded with him after their plane runs out of fuel. He accepts the commander's offer to bomb the Niaruna village in exchange for fuel and departure. Wolf discusses the mission with Moon, but Moon ultimately abandons the plan and aligns himself with the tribe.

Al Silk — Candy Mountain (1988)

Al Silk is Elmore Silk’s middle-class brother. Julius encounters people who claim to have known Elmore while traveling north in search of the guitar maker, and Al is one of those connections. His relationship to Elmore gives Julius another perspective on the reclusive man he hopes to find.

Kenny — Cold Feet (1989)

A psychotic killer with mommy issues who takes part in stealing jewels and smuggling them across the border inside a horse with Monte and Maureen. After Monte rides off with the horse and jewels, Kenny joins Maureen in pursuing him.

Career Overview

Tom Waits has 107 screen credits in a career dating back to 1961. Their work spans 4 cinematic universes — most prominently Mesrine Films with 1 titles. Signature works include Bram Stoker's Dracula, Licorice Pizza, The Book of Eli. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
107
Birth Date
1949-12-07
Birth Place
Pomona, California, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 4 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q184805), public domain (CC0).