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