Known for
Acting
Credits
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Gender
Man
Birthday
14 Dec 1952 (71)
Place of birth
Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
Also known as
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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
Credits
Year | Movie / TV show / Other | Role |
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2021 | Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain | Additional Music |
2021 | Painting With John | Writer |
2021 | Painting With John | Director |
2021 | Painting With John | Original Music Composer |
2021 | Painting With John | Creator |
2005 | Face Addict | Music |
2000 | Animal Factory | Original Music Composer |
1998 | Clay Pigeons | Music |
1998 | Lulu on the Bridge | Music |
1997 | Excess Baggage | Original Music Composer |
1996 | Manny & Lo | Original Music Composer |
1995 | Get Shorty | Original Music Composer |
1995 | Blue in the Face | Music |
1993 | Brace Up! | Music |
1991 | Fishing with John | Screenplay |
1991 | Fishing with John | Music |
1991 | Fishing with John | Director |
1991 | Keep It for Yourself | Music |
1991 | Death By Unnatural Causes | Music |
1991 | Figaro Story | Music |
1989 | Mystery Train | Original Music Composer |
1989 | Mystery Train | Musician |
1986 | Down by Law | Original Music Composer |
1985 | Variety | Original Music Composer |
1984 | Stranger Than Paradise | Original Music Composer |
1984 | Stranger Than Paradise | Idea |
1981 | Permanent Vacation | Musician |
1981 | Permanent Vacation | Music |
1981 | Subway Riders | Original Music Composer |
1979 | Men in Orbit | Director |
1979 | Men in Orbit | Writer |