may not adequately summarize its contents. To comply with Wikipedia's lead section guidelines, please consider expanding the lead to provide an accessible overview of the article's key points. (May 2010) Jim Jarmusch Jim Jarmusch, May 19, 2005. Credit: Alain Zirah. Born James R. Jarmusch January 22, 1953 (1953-01-22) (age 58) Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, United States Occupation Filmmaker Years active 1979–present Partner Sara Driver James R. "Jim" Jarmusch ( /ˈdʒɑrməʃ/; born January 22, 1953) is an American independent filmmaker. Jarmusch has been a major proponent of independent cinema, particularly during the 1980s and 1990s..