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John Lurie

John Lurie

1952-12-14 • Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA

Writers: Painting With John

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

Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain

Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain

2021 · Movie

as Self - Artist / Friend
Painting With John

Painting With John

2021 · TV Show

as Self
Blank City

Blank City

2011 · Movie

as Self
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No Wave - Underground '80: Berlin - New York

2009 · Movie

as Self
Mobsters

Mobsters

2007 · TV Show

as Narrator
Face Addict

Face Addict

2005 · Movie

as Himself
TV Party

TV Party

2005 · Movie

as Self
Tortured by Joy

Tortured by Joy

2004 · Movie

as Narrator
5 Sides of a Coin

5 Sides of a Coin

2004 · Movie
Downtown '81

Downtown '81

2001 · Movie

as Self
Some Days in January, 1984

Some Days in January, 1984

2001 · Movie
Sleepwalk

Sleepwalk

2000 · Movie

as Frank
New Rose Hotel

New Rose Hotel

1999 · Movie

as Distinguished Man
SpongeBob SquarePants

SpongeBob SquarePants

1999 · TV Show

as Fisherman
Just Your Luck

Just Your Luck

1996 · Movie

as Coker
Blue in the Face

Blue in the Face

1995 · Movie

as Saxophone player
John Lurie and the Lounge Lizards Live in Berlin 1991

John Lurie and the Lounge Lizards Live in Berlin 1991

1992 · Movie

as Alto & Soprano Saxophone
Fishing with John

Fishing with John

1991 · TV Show

as Self
Wild at Heart

Wild at Heart

1990 · Movie

as Sparky
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John Lurie: A Lounge Lizard Alone

1990 · Movie

as Self
The Last Temptation of Christ

The Last Temptation of Christ

1988 · Movie

as James, Apostle
The Little Devil

The Little Devil

1988 · Movie

as Cusatelli
Location Production Footage: The Last Temptation of Christ

Location Production Footage: The Last Temptation of Christ

1988 · Movie

as Self
Down by Law

Down by Law

1986 · Movie

as Jack
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The Kitchen Presents: Two Moon July

1986 · Movie
Desperately Seeking Susan

Desperately Seeking Susan

1985 · Movie

as Neighbor Saxophonist
The Ballad of Sexual Dependency

The Ballad of Sexual Dependency

1985 · Movie
Stranger Than Paradise

Stranger Than Paradise

1984 · Movie

as Willie
Paris, Texas

Paris, Texas

1984 · Movie

as 'Slater'
Kino '84: The Making of Jim Jarmusch

Kino '84: The Making of Jim Jarmusch

1984 · Movie

as Interviewee
Stranger Than Paradise

Stranger Than Paradise

1983 · Movie

as Willie
Permanent Vacation

Permanent Vacation

1981 · Movie

as Sax Player
Subway Riders

Subway Riders

1981 · Movie

as The Saxophonist
The Offenders

The Offenders

1980 · Movie

as The Lizard
Underground U.S.A.

Underground U.S.A.

1980 · Movie

as Jack Smith
Red Italy

Red Italy

1979 · Movie
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Men in Orbit

1979 · Movie

as Astronaut
Sleepless Nights

Sleepless Nights

1979 · Movie
Rome '78

Rome '78

1978 · Movie

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