John Lurie
Known for department: Acting
Birthday: 1952-12-14
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
Stranger Than Paradise
1984Willie
Paris, Texas
1984'Slater'
Down by Law
1986Jack
The Last Temptation of Christ
1988James, Apostle
Blue in the Face
1995Saxophone player
New Rose Hotel
1999Distinguished Man
Permanent Vacation
1981Sax Player
Face Addict
2005HimselfThe Kitchen Presents: Two Moon July
1986No Wave - Underground '80: Berlin - New York
2009Self
Subway Riders
1981The Saxophonist
John Lurie and the Lounge Lizards Live in Berlin 1991
1992Alto & Soprano Saxophone
Tortured by Joy
2004Narrator
The Offenders
1980The Lizard
The Little Devil
1988Cusatelli
Downtown '81
2001Self
Wild at Heart
1990Sparky
Rome '78
1978
Stranger Than Paradise
1983Willie