John Lurie
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.
Personal Details
Movies (46)
Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain
as Self - Artist / Friend
2021
Blank City
as Self
2011
No Wave - Underground '80: Berlin - New York
as Self
2009
Face Addict
as Himself
2005
TV Party
as Self
2005
5 Sides of a Coin
2004
Tortured by Joy
as Narrator
2004
Downtown '81
as Self
2001
Some Days in January, 1984
2001
Animal Factory
Original Music Composer (Sound)
2000
Sleepwalk
as Frank
2000
New Rose Hotel
as Distinguished Man
1999
Clay Pigeons
Music (Sound)
1998
Lulu on the Bridge
Music (Sound)
1998
Excess Baggage
Original Music Composer (Sound)
1997
Wrong Guys
Music (Sound)
1997
Just Your Luck
as Coker
1996
Manny & Lo
Original Music Composer (Sound)
1996
Get Shorty
Original Music Composer (Sound)
1995
Blue in the Face
as Saxophone player
1995
Brace Up!
Music (Sound)
1993
John Lurie and the Lounge Lizards Live in Berlin 1991
as Alto & Soprano Saxophone
1992
Keep It for Yourself
Music (Sound)
1991
Death By Unnatural Causes
Music (Sound)
1991
Figaro Story
Music (Sound)
1991
Wild at Heart
as Sparky
1990
John Lurie: A Lounge Lizard Alone
as Self
1990
Mystery Train
Original Music Composer (Sound)
1989
Location Production Footage: The Last Temptation of the Christ
as Self
1988
The Little Devil
as Cusatelli
1988
The Last Temptation of Christ
as James, Apostle
1988
Down by Law
as Jack
1986
The Kitchen Presents: Two Moon July
1986
Desperately Seeking Susan
as Neighbor Saxophonist
1985
The Ballad of Sexual Dependency
1985
Variety
Original Music Composer (Sound)
1985
Stranger Than Paradise
as Willie
1984
Paris, Texas
as 'Slater'
1984
Kino '84: The Making of Jim Jarmusch
as Interviewee
1984
Stranger Than Paradise
as Willie
1983
Subway Riders
as The Saxophonist
1981
Permanent Vacation
as Sax Player
1981
Underground U.S.A.
as Jack Smith
1980
The Offenders
as The Lizard
1980
Sleepless Nights
1979
Men in Orbit
as Astronaut
1979
