John Lurie
Personal Info
Known for
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
1952-12-14 (72 years old)
Place of Birth
Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
John Lurie
Biography
John Lurie (born December 14, 1952) is an American musician, painter, actor, director, and producer. He co-founded The Lounge Lizards jazz ensemble, has acted in 19 films, including Stranger than Paradise and Down by Law, has composed and performed music for 20 television and film works, and produced, directed, and starred in the Fishing with John television series. In 1996 his soundtrack for Get Shorty was nominated for a Grammy Award, and his album The Legendary Marvin Pontiac: Greatest Hits has been praised by critics and musicians alike. Since 2000 Lurie has suffered from chronic Lyme disease and has focused his attention on painting.
Known For
Acting
(2021)
Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain
as Self - Artist / Friend
(2011)
Blank City
as Self
(2009)
(2005)
TV Party
as Self
(2005)
Face Addict
as Himself
(2004)
(2004)
Tortured by Joy
as Narrator
(2001)
Downtown '81
as Self
(2001)
(2000)
Sleepwalk
as Frank
(1999)
New Rose Hotel
as Distinguished Man
(1996)
Just Your Luck
as Coker
(1995)
Blue in the Face
as Saxophone player
(1992)
John Lurie and the Lounge Lizards Live in Berlin 1991
as Alto & Soprano Saxophone
(1990)
Wild at Heart
as Sparky
(1990)
(1988)
The Last Temptation of Christ
as James, Apostle
(1988)
The Little Devil
as Cusatelli
(1988)
(1986)
Down by Law
as Jack
(1986)
(1985)
Desperately Seeking Susan
as Neighbor Saxophonist
(1985)
(1984)
Paris, Texas
as 'Slater'
(1984)
Stranger Than Paradise
as Willie
(1984)
Kino '84: The Making of Jim Jarmusch
as Interviewee
(1983)
Stranger Than Paradise
as Willie
(1981)
Permanent Vacation
as Sax Player
(1981)
Subway Riders
as The Saxophonist
(1980)
The Offenders
as The Lizard
(1980)
Underground U.S.A.
as Jack Smith
(1979)
(1979)
Men in Orbit
as Astronaut
(1979)
(1978)
Crew
(2021)
Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain
Additional Music
(2005)
Face Addict
Music
(2000)
Animal Factory
Original Music Composer
(1998)
Lulu on the Bridge
Music
(1998)
Clay Pigeons
Music
(1997)
Excess Baggage
Original Music Composer
(1997)
Wrong Guys
Music
(1996)
Manny & Lo
Original Music Composer
(1995)
Blue in the Face
Music
(1995)
Get Shorty
Original Music Composer
(1993)
Brace Up!
Music
(1991)
Keep It for Yourself
Music
(1991)
(1991)
Figaro Story
Music
(1989)
Mystery Train
Original Music Composer, Musician
(1986)
Down by Law
Original Music Composer
(1985)
Variety
Original Music Composer
(1984)
Stranger Than Paradise
Original Music Composer, Idea
(1981)
Subway Riders
Original Music Composer
(1981)
Permanent Vacation
Musician, Music
(1979)
Men in Orbit
Director, Writer
(1979)
Sleepless Nights
Original Music Composer