John Lurie
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.
Filmography (39 titles)
7.0MovieRoadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain
Self - Artist / Friend · 2021
7.6ShowPainting With John
Self · 2021
6.8MovieBlank City
Self · 2011
No Wave - Underground '80: Berlin - New York
Self · 2009
ShowMobsters
Narrator · 2007
8.0MovieFace Addict
Himself · 2005
8.0MovieTV Party
Self · 2005
10.0Movie5 Sides of a Coin
2004
9.0MovieTortured by Joy
Narrator · 2004
6.7MovieDowntown '81
Self · 2001
MovieSome Days in January, 1984
2001
4.0MovieSleepwalk
Frank · 2000
7.7ShowSpongeBob SquarePants
Fisherman · 1999
5.2MovieNew Rose Hotel
Distinguished Man · 1999
4.8MovieJust Your Luck
Coker · 1996
6.5MovieBlue in the Face
Saxophone player · 1995
7.0MovieJohn Lurie and the Lounge Lizards Live in Berlin 1991
Alto & Soprano Saxophone · 1992
7.6ShowFishing with John
Self · 1991
7.0MovieWild at Heart
Sparky · 1990
John Lurie: A Lounge Lizard Alone
Self · 1990
5.3MovieLocation Production Footage: The Last Temptation of Christ
Self · 1988
6.7MovieThe Little Devil
Cusatelli · 1988
7.2MovieThe Last Temptation of Christ
James, Apostle · 1988
7.3MovieDown by Law
Jack · 1986
The Kitchen Presents: Two Moon July
1986
6.1MovieDesperately Seeking Susan
Neighbor Saxophonist · 1985
MovieThe Ballad of Sexual Dependency
1985
7.2MovieStranger Than Paradise
Willie · 1984
8.1MovieParis, Texas
'Slater' · 1984
6.5MovieKino '84: The Making of Jim Jarmusch
Interviewee · 1984