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John Lurie

John Lurie

Birthday: 1952-12-14 | Place of Birth: Minneapolis, Minnesota

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.

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Known For

Acting

Year
Title

Role

2021
Painting With John

as    Self

2005
Face Addict

as    Himself

2005
TV Party

as    Self

1999
New Rose Hotel

as    Distinguished Man

1996
Just Your Luck

as    Coker

1992
John Lurie and the Lounge Lizards Live in Berlin 1991

as    Alto & Soprano Saxophone

1991
Fishing with John

as    Self

1988
The Little Devil

as    Cusatelli

1986
Down by Law

as    Jack

1984
Paris, Texas

as    'Slater'

1984
Kino '84: The Making of Jim Jarmusch

as    Interviewee

1984
Stranger Than Paradise

as    Willie

1983
Stranger Than Paradise

as    Willie

1981
Permanent Vacation

as    Sax Player

1981
Subway Riders

as    The Saxophonist