John Lurie

Personal Info

Known For Actor

Gender Male

Birthday 1952-12-14 (72 years old)

Place of Birth Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA

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.

Known For

Actor

2021
2021
2011
Blank City

as Self

2007
Mobsters

as Narrator

2005
Face Addict

as Himself

2005
TV Party

as Self

2004
Tortured by Joy

as Narrator

2001
Downtown '81

as Self

2000
Sleepwalk

as Frank

1999
New Rose Hotel

as Distinguished Man

1999
1996
1995
Blue in the Face

as Saxophone player

1991
1990
Wild at Heart

as Sparky

1988
The Little Devil

as Cusatelli

1988
1986
Down by Law

as Jack

1985
Desperately Seeking Susan

as Neighbor Saxophonist

1984
Paris, Texas

as 'Slater'

1981
Subway Riders

as The Saxophonist

1981
Permanent Vacation

as Sax Player

1980
Underground U.S.A.

as Jack Smith

1980
The Offenders

as The Lizard

1979
Men in Orbit

as Astronaut

Sound

2021
Painting With John

as Original Music Composer

2005
Face Addict

as Music

2000
Animal Factory

as Original Music Composer

1998
1998
Clay Pigeons

as Music

1997
Excess Baggage

as Original Music Composer

1996
Manny & Lo

as Original Music Composer

1995
1995
Get Shorty

as Original Music Composer

1993
Brace Up!

as Music

1991
Figaro Story

as Music

1991
1989
Mystery Train

as Original Music Composer

1989
Mystery Train

as Musician

1986
Down by Law

as Original Music Composer

1985
Variety

as Original Music Composer

1984
Stranger Than Paradise

as Original Music Composer

1981
Subway Riders

as Original Music Composer

1981
Permanent Vacation

as Musician

1981

Writer

2021
1991
Fishing with John

as Screenplay

1979
Men in Orbit

as Writer

Director

2021
Painting With John

as Director

1991
Fishing with John

as Director

1979
Men in Orbit

as Director

Crew

Creator

2021