John Lurie
Known for: Acting
Born: December 13, 1952 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
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
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Stranger Than Paradise
Willie
Down by Law
Jack
Paris, Texas
'Slater'
The Last Temptation of Christ
James, Apostle
Blue in the Face
Saxophone player
New Rose Hotel
Distinguished Man
Permanent Vacation
Sax Player
Face Addict
Himself
The Kitchen Presents: Two Moon July
No Wave - Underground '80: Berlin - New York
Self
Subway Riders
The Saxophonist
John Lurie and the Lounge Lizards Live in Berlin 1991
Alto & Soprano Saxophone
Tortured by Joy
Narrator
The Offenders
The Lizard
The Little Devil
Cusatelli
Downtown '81
Self
Wild at Heart
Sparky
Rome '78
Stranger Than Paradise
Willie
Red Italy
Sleepwalk
Frank
Underground U.S.A.
Jack Smith
Blank City
Self
Desperately Seeking Susan
Neighbor Saxophonist