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