The protagonists of Jarmusch’s films are lone adventurers, male characters who may be losers, petty thiefs, inept con men, but they are all likeable, and often even charming.

I think I’m Jewish not because of the Jewish religion at all. I think it’s the relationship with the people and the pride I have–Mel Brooks

The actor earned an Oscar nomination for his first film, Billy Budd, was menacing in Superman, The Limey and The Collector, and romanced Julie Christie on and off the screen.