John Lurie
Known for

Acting

Credits

69

Gender

Man

Birthday

14 Dec 1952 (71)

Place of birth

Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA

Also known as

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
Acting roles
YearMovie / TV show / OtherRole
2021Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony BourdainSelf - Artist / Friend
2021Painting With JohnSelf
2011Blank CitySelf
2009No Wave - Underground '80: Berlin - New YorkSelf
2007MobstersNarrator
2005TV PartySelf
2005Face AddictHimself
2004Tortured by JoyNarrator
20045 Sides of a Coin
2001Downtown '81Self
2001Some Days in January, 1984
2000SleepwalkFrank
1999SpongeBob SquarePantsSpecial Guest Appearance
1999New Rose HotelDistinguished Man
1996Just Your LuckCoker
1995Blue in the FaceSaxophone player
1992John Lurie and the Lounge Lizards Live in Berlin 1991Alto & Soprano Saxophone
1991Fishing with JohnSelf
1990Wild at HeartSparky
1990John Lurie: A Lounge Lizard AloneSelf
1988The Last Temptation of ChristJames, Apostle
1988The Little DevilCusatelli
1988Location Production Footage: The Last Temptation of the ChristSelf
1986Down by LawJack
1986The Kitchen Presents: Two Moon July
1985Desperately Seeking SusanNeighbor Saxophonist
1985The Ballad of Sexual Dependency
1984Paris, Texas"Slater"
1984Stranger Than ParadiseWillie
1984Kino '84: The Making of Jim JarmuschInterviewee
1983Stranger Than ParadiseWillie
1981Permanent VacationSax Player
1981Subway RidersThe Saxophonist
1980Underground U.S.A.Jack Smith
1980The OffendersThe Lizard
1979Men in OrbitAstronaut
1979Red Italy
1978Rome '78
Credits
YearMovie / TV show / OtherRole
2021Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony BourdainAdditional Music
2021Painting With JohnWriter
2021Painting With JohnDirector
2021Painting With JohnOriginal Music Composer
2021Painting With JohnCreator
2005Face AddictMusic
2000Animal FactoryOriginal Music Composer
1998Clay PigeonsMusic
1998Lulu on the BridgeMusic
1997Excess BaggageOriginal Music Composer
1996Manny & LoOriginal Music Composer
1995Get ShortyOriginal Music Composer
1995Blue in the FaceMusic
1993Brace Up!Music
1991Fishing with JohnScreenplay
1991Fishing with JohnMusic
1991Fishing with JohnDirector
1991Keep It for YourselfMusic
1991Death By Unnatural CausesMusic
1991Figaro StoryMusic
1989Mystery TrainOriginal Music Composer
1989Mystery TrainMusician
1986Down by LawOriginal Music Composer
1985VarietyOriginal Music Composer
1984Stranger Than ParadiseOriginal Music Composer
1984Stranger Than ParadiseIdea
1981Permanent VacationMusician
1981Permanent VacationMusic
1981Subway RidersOriginal Music Composer
1979Men in OrbitDirector
1979Men in OrbitWriter