John Lurie
40 movies · 2 TV shows
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- Dec 14, 1952 (age 73)
- Place of birth
- Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
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
John Lurie: movies and TV shows
Acting (29)
- 2007
- 2004
- 2004 Tortured by Joy
as Narrator
- 2001
- 2000 Sleepwalk
as Frank
- 1999
- 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
- 1988 The Little Devil
as Cusatelli
- 1988 The Last Temptation of Christ
as James, Apostle
- 1986 Down by Law
as Jack
- 1986
- 1985 Desperately Seeking Susan
as Neighbor Saxophonist
- 1985
- 1984 Stranger Than Paradise
as Willie
- 1984 Paris, Texas
as 'Slater'
- 1984 Kino '84: The Making of Jim Jarmusch
as Interviewee
- 1983 Stranger Than Paradise
as Willie
- 1981 Subway Riders
as The Saxophonist
- 1981 Permanent Vacation
as Sax Player
- 1980 Underground U.S.A.
as Jack Smith
- 1980 The Offenders
as The Lizard
- 1979
- 1979 Men in Orbit
as Astronaut
- 1979
- 1978
Behind the camera (23)
- 2021 Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain
Additional Music
- 2021
- 2000 Animal Factory
Original Music Composer
- 1998 Clay Pigeons
Music
- 1998 Lulu on the Bridge
Original Music Composer
- 1997 Excess Baggage
Original Music Composer
- 1997 Wrong Guys
Music
- 1996 Manny & Lo
Original Music Composer
- 1995 Get Shorty
Original Music Composer
- 1995 Blue in the Face
Music
- 1993 Figaro Story
Original Music Composer
- 1993 Brace Up!
Music
- 1991
- 1991 Keep It for Yourself
Music
- 1991
- 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 Sleepless Nights
Original Music Composer
- 1979 Men in Orbit
Director, Writer
Talk shows and appearances (7)
- 2011
- 2009
- 2005
- 2005
- 2001
- 1990
- 1988