John Lurie
Acting • Born 1952-12-14
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.
Filmography
39 credits
Stranger Than Paradise
Movie • 1984
Willie
Down by Law
Movie • 1986
Jack
Paris, Texas
Movie • 1984
'Slater'
The Last Temptation of Christ
Movie • 1988
James, Apostle
Blue in the Face
Movie • 1995
Saxophone player
New Rose Hotel
Movie • 1999
Distinguished Man
Permanent Vacation
Movie • 1981
Sax Player
Face Addict
Movie • 2005
Himself
The Kitchen Presents: Two Moon July
Movie • 1986
No Wave - Underground '80: Berlin - New York
Movie • 2009
Self
Subway Riders
Movie • 1981
The Saxophonist
John Lurie and the Lounge Lizards Live in Berlin 1991
Movie • 1992
Alto & Soprano Saxophone
Tortured by Joy
Movie • 2004
Narrator
The Offenders
Movie • 1980
The Lizard
The Little Devil
Movie • 1988
Cusatelli
Downtown '81
Movie • 2001
Self
Wild at Heart
Movie • 1990
Sparky
Rome '78
Movie • 1978
Stranger Than Paradise
Movie • 1983
Willie
Red Italy
Movie • 1979
Sleepwalk
Movie • 2000
Frank
Underground U.S.A.
Movie • 1980
Jack Smith
Blank City
Movie • 2011
Self
Desperately Seeking Susan
Movie • 1985
Neighbor Saxophonist
5 Sides of a Coin
Movie • 2004
Just Your Luck
Movie • 1996
Coker
John Lurie: A Lounge Lizard Alone
Movie • 1990
Self
The Ballad of Sexual Dependency
Movie • 1985
TV Party
Movie • 2005
Self
Men in Orbit
Movie • 1979
Astronaut
Location Production Footage: The Last Temptation of the Christ
Movie • 1988
Self
Kino '84: The Making of Jim Jarmusch
Movie • 1984
Interviewee
Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain
Movie • 2021
Self - Artist / Friend
Some Days in January, 1984
Movie • 2001
Sleepless Nights
Movie • 1979
Fishing with John
TV • 1991
Self
SpongeBob SquarePants
TV • 1999
Fisherman
Mobsters
TV • 2007
Narrator
Painting With John
TV • 2021
Self