John Lurie
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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
Credits
Paris, Texas (1984)
as 'Slater'
Wild at Heart (1990)
as Sparky
The Last Temptation of Christ (1988)
as James, Apostle
Desperately Seeking Susan (1985)
as Neighbor Saxophonist
Stranger Than Paradise (1984)
as Willie
Down by Law (1986)
as Jack
TV Party (2005)
as Self
The Offenders (1980)
as The Lizard
Red Italy (1979)
Actor
Sleepwalk (2000)
as Frank
New Rose Hotel (1999)
as Distinguished Man
Blue in the Face (1995)
as Saxophone player
Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain (2021)
as Self - Artist / Friend
Subway Riders (1981)
as The Saxophonist
Stranger Than Paradise (1983)
as Willie
Just Your Luck (1996)
as Coker
Blank City (2011)
as Self
Downtown '81 (2001)
as Self
5 Sides of a Coin (2004)
Actor
The Little Devil (1988)
as Cusatelli
Permanent Vacation (1981)
as Sax Player
Location Production Footage: The Last Temptation of Christ (1988)
as Self
John Lurie and the Lounge Lizards Live in Berlin 1991 (1992)
as Alto & Soprano Saxophone
Underground U.S.A. (1980)
as Jack Smith
Kino '84: The Making of Jim Jarmusch (1984)
as Interviewee
Tortured by Joy (2004)
as Narrator
John Lurie: A Lounge Lizard Alone (1990)
as Self
The Ballad of Sexual Dependency (1985)
Actor
Men in Orbit (1979)
as Astronaut
No Wave - Underground '80: Berlin - New York (2009)
as Self
Some Days in January, 1984 (2001)
Actor
Face Addict (2005)
as Himself
The Kitchen Presents: Two Moon July (1986)
Actor
Sleepless Nights (1979)
Actor
Rome '78 (1978)
Actor