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
all 58
Movies 52
self 10
TV Shows 6
Narrator 4
Director 1
Self - Artist / Friend / Additional Music

Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain (2021)
Movie
Self / Creator / Original Music Composer / Director / Writer

Painting With John (2021)
TV
Narrator

Mobsters (2007)
TV
Himself / Music

Face Addict (2005)
Movie
Narrator

Tortured by Joy (2004)
Movie
Narrator (2003-2004)

Animal Cops: Houston (2003)
TV
Narrator

Animal Cops: Detroit (2002)
TV
Original Music Composer

Animal Factory (2000)
Movie
6
Fisherman

SpongeBob SquarePants (1999)
TV
6.6
Distinguished Man

New Rose Hotel (1999)
Movie
Original Music Composer

Excess Baggage (1997)
Movie
Original Music Composer

Manny & Lo (1996)
Movie
6
Original Music Composer

Get Shorty (1995)
Movie
6.3
Saxophone player / Music

Blue in the Face (1995)
Movie
Alto & Soprano Saxophone

John Lurie and the Lounge Lizards Live in Berlin 1991 (1992)
Movie
Self / Screenplay / Music / Director

Fishing with John (1991)
TV
4
Original Music Composer / Musician

Mystery Train (1989)
Movie
6.44
Cusatelli

The Little Devil (1988)
Movie
1
James, Apostle

The Last Temptation of Christ (1988)
Movie
7
Jack / Original Music Composer

Down by Law (1986)
Movie
7
Composer

City Limits (1985)
Movie
3.5
Neighbor Saxophonist

Desperately Seeking Susan (1985)
Movie
1
Original Music Composer

Variety (1985)
Movie
3.5
Willie / Original Music Composer / Idea

Stranger Than Paradise (1984)
Movie
5.67
'Slater'

Paris, Texas (1984)
Movie
4.75
The Saxophonist / Original Music Composer

Subway Riders (1981)
Movie
Sax Player / Musician / Music

Permanent Vacation (1981)
Movie
6.17
Jack Smith

Underground U.S.A. (1980)
Movie
The Lizard

The Offenders (1980)
Movie
Original Music Composer

Sleepless Nights (1979)
Movie
Astronaut / Director / Writer

Men in Orbit (1979)
Movie
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Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1952-12-14 (72 years old)
Birth PlaceMinneapolis, United States
CitizenshipsUnited States
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