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 53
Movies 47
self 12
TV Shows 6
Narrator 3
Self - Artist / Friend / Additional Music
![Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/547338-roadrunner-a-film-about-anthony-bourdain.jpg)
Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain (2021)
Movie
Narrator / Self - Narrator
![Mobsters](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/23647-mobsters.jpg)
Mobsters (2007)
TV
Narrator
![Tortured by Joy](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/t/o.jpg)
Tortured by Joy (2004)
Movie
Narrator (2003-2004)
![Animal Cops: Houston](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/366466-animal-cops-houston.jpg)
Animal Cops: Houston (2003)
TV
Narrator
![Animal Cops: Detroit](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/378163-animal-cops-detroit.jpg)
Animal Cops: Detroit (2002)
TV
Original Music Composer
![Animal Factory](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/9801-animal-factory.jpg)
Animal Factory (2000)
Movie
6
Special Guest Appearance
![SpongeBob SquarePants](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/24043-spongebob-squarepants.jpg)
SpongeBob SquarePants (1999)
TV
5.38
Distinguished Man
![New Rose Hotel](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/23389-new-rose-hotel.jpg)
New Rose Hotel (1999)
Movie
Composer
![Clay Pigeons](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/35366-clay-pigeons.jpg)
Clay Pigeons (1998)
Movie
Composer
![Lulu on the Bridge](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/29068-lulu-on-the-bridge.jpg)
Lulu on the Bridge (1998)
Movie
Original Music Composer
![Excess Baggage](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/46142-excess-baggage.jpg)
Excess Baggage (1997)
Movie
Composer
![Manny & Lo](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/28051-manny-lo.jpg)
Manny & Lo (1996)
Movie
6
Composer
![Get Shorty](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/13400-get-shorty.jpg)
Get Shorty (1995)
Movie
6.3
Saxophone player / Music
![Blue in the Face](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/37346-blue-in-the-face.jpg)
Blue in the Face (1995)
Movie
Composer
![Keep It for Yourself](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/278090-keep-it-for-yourself.jpg)
Keep It for Yourself (1991)
Movie
Composer
![Mystery Train](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/6905-mystery-train.jpg)
Mystery Train (1989)
Movie
6.44
Cusatelli
![The Little Devil](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/56635-the-little-devil.jpg)
The Little Devil (1988)
Movie
1
James, Apostle
![The Last Temptation of Christ](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/6726-the-last-temptation-of-christ.jpg)
The Last Temptation of Christ (1988)
Movie
7
Neighbor Saxophonist
![Desperately Seeking Susan](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/16709-desperately-seeking-susan.jpg)
Desperately Seeking Susan (1985)
Movie
1
Original Music Composer
![Variety](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/36561-variety.jpg)
Variety (1985)
Movie
3.5
'Slater'
![Paris, Texas](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/6753-paris-texas.jpg)
Paris, Texas (1984)
Movie
4.75
The Saxophonist
![Subway Riders](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/52164-subway-riders.jpg)
Subway Riders (1981)
Movie
Sax Player
![Permanent Vacation](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/87570-permanent-vacation.jpg)
Permanent Vacation (1981)
Movie
6.17
Jack Smith
![Underground U.S.A.](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/145773-underground-u-s-a.jpg)
Underground U.S.A. (1980)
Movie
The Lizard
![The Offenders](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/t/o.jpg)
The Offenders (1980)
Movie
Astronaut
![Men in Orbit](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/t/o.jpg)
Men in Orbit (1979)
Movie
Actor
![Rome '78](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/174510-rome-78.jpg)
Rome '78 (1978)
Movie
Ratings
Average 5.74
Based on 740 Thousand movie and tv ratings over time
1978
1986
1993
1989
2021
Gallery
![John Lurie](https://images.moviefit.me/p/o/39181-john-lurie.jpg)
![John Lurie](https://images.moviefit.me/p/o/39181-john-lurie.jpg)
Information
Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1952-12-14 (71 years old)
Birth PlaceMinneapolis, United States of America
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
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