* The Short-Timers (1990): He plays a character called "The Captain" in this black comedy about a group of soldiers stationed in the Philippines.
* Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992): He plays the role of Renfield, the mentally disturbed patient of Count Dracula. This was a more prominent role for him.
* The Ballad of Little Jo (1993): He portrays a mysterious character called "The Preacher" in this Western drama.
* Mystery Men (1999): He has a cameo role as "The Sweeper" in this superhero comedy.
* Big Fish (2003): He plays "The Witch" in Tim Burton's fantasy film.
It's worth noting that Tom Waits is primarily known for his music career, and he has only appeared in a few films. He tends to choose roles that are dark, eccentric, or otherwise unconventional.