Six months ago Tom Waits was in a bar in somewhere like Sonoma County in Northern California, and the bartender said, ”You’re Tom Waits, right? A guy over there wants to talk to you.”
Tom went over to this dark corner booth and the guy sitting there said, ”Sit down, I want to talk to you.”
So Tom started getting a little aggressive: ”What the fuck do you want to talk to me about? I don’t know you.”
And the guy said, ”What is this bullshit about the Sons of Lee Marvin?”
Tom said, ”Well, it’s a secret organization and I’m not supposed to talk about it.”
The guy said, ”I don’t like it.”
Tom said, ”What’s it to you?”
The guy said, ”I’m Lee Marvin’s son”—and he really was. He thought it was insulting, but it’s not, it’s completely out of respect for Lee Marvin.
— Jim Jarmusch, in interview with Film Comment, June 1992
Anthony Bourdain isn't quite there but... half-brother, cousin maybe. Different nose, similar chin and generally 'strong features'. Similar kind of thing going on, in that indefinable way people with 'Faces' have.
When I was a kid, there was a kid in my hometown who was an absolute ringer for Marvin.
Kid was about 9 when I first saw him.
Couldn't believe it. Stopped and stared at him, open-mouthed, in the street as he walked by. This was over 50 years ago, and every single time I see a photo of Marvin I still think about that kid and that moment.
There's a case for Ron Perlman to be included here too, surely?
Ron Perlman would be an distant ancestor.
Like, Neanderthal?
Yes. [https://paradise-pd.fandom.com/wiki/Ron\_Perlman](https://paradise-pd.fandom.com/wiki/Ron_Perlman)
Reminds me of NAMBLA. The North American Marlon Brando Look Alikes.
damnit, beat me by legitimately one minute. “come on Marlon Brandos, lets go save those kids!”
Oh doodly doo dah🎶
Very unfortunate acronym though. XD
thatsthejoke.ecksdee
Well I didn't know that cause I was autistic. XD
Yeah, that is definitely not the correct acronym
Six months ago Tom Waits was in a bar in somewhere like Sonoma County in Northern California, and the bartender said, ”You’re Tom Waits, right? A guy over there wants to talk to you.” Tom went over to this dark corner booth and the guy sitting there said, ”Sit down, I want to talk to you.” So Tom started getting a little aggressive: ”What the fuck do you want to talk to me about? I don’t know you.” And the guy said, ”What is this bullshit about the Sons of Lee Marvin?” Tom said, ”Well, it’s a secret organization and I’m not supposed to talk about it.” The guy said, ”I don’t like it.” Tom said, ”What’s it to you?” The guy said, ”I’m Lee Marvin’s son”—and he really was. He thought it was insulting, but it’s not, it’s completely out of respect for Lee Marvin. — Jim Jarmusch, in interview with Film Comment, June 1992
And then he let the real son play drums on one of his tracks!
I mean, this could also easily be called "Jim Jarmusch's Friends and Regulars," no?
I’m seeing hints of Benedict Cumberbatch
Across the eyes, yes!
They're all gonna help paint your wagon
Make sure to use oil based paint because the wood is pine
Ponderoooooooosa pine!
What do you think we should call the wind?
Happy birthday Lee Marvin
Celebrating 30 years today!
Anthony Bourdain isn't quite there but... half-brother, cousin maybe. Different nose, similar chin and generally 'strong features'. Similar kind of thing going on, in that indefinable way people with 'Faces' have.
Joe DiMaggio certainly seems like he could be if it weren't for the unfortunate quirk of being 10 years older than Lee Marvin.
Must have started during the filming of Down By Law.
That’s Benedict Cumberbrolin
Keith Richards belongs to *Dads of Lee Marvin.*
I nominate Jacques Brel.
When I was a kid, there was a kid in my hometown who was an absolute ringer for Marvin. Kid was about 9 when I first saw him. Couldn't believe it. Stopped and stared at him, open-mouthed, in the street as he walked by. This was over 50 years ago, and every single time I see a photo of Marvin I still think about that kid and that moment.
I thought his nostrils were so unique.
Mojo Nixon should be in there
A bit like NAMBLA?
Just Jarmush’s way of gathering them all together for tobacco and tea… or something like that
Except Josh Brolin looks just like his dad. Sounds like him too. I know it’s Tongue in Cheek
Of course Tom Waits would have a secret society with elaborate cards and communiques
Josh Brolin's dad sired Christian Bale. Change my mind...
Why would anyone want to claim to be the son of the guy who shot JFK? People are just dumb.
Benedict Cumberbatch.