John Lurie
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- December 14, 1952
- Birthplace
- Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
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 2021
as Self - Artist / Friend, Additional Music
Blank City 2011
as Self
- No Wave - Underground '80: Berlin - New York
No Wave - Underground '80: Berlin - New York 2009
as Self
Face Addict 2005
as Himself
TV Party 2005
as Self
5 Sides of a Coin 2004
Actor
Tortured by Joy 2004
as Narrator
Downtown '81 2001
as Self
Some Days in January, 1984 2001
Actor
Animal Factory 2000
Original Music Composer
Sleepwalk 2000
as Frank
New Rose Hotel 1999
as Distinguished Man
Clay Pigeons 1998
Original Music Composer
Lulu on the Bridge 1998
Original Music Composer
Excess Baggage 1997
Original Music Composer
- Wrong Guys
Wrong Guys 1997
Music
Just Your Luck 1996
as Coker
Manny & Lo 1996
Original Music Composer
Get Shorty 1995
Original Music Composer
Blue in the Face 1995
as Saxophone player, Music
Figaro Story 1993
Original Music Composer
Brace Up! 1993
Music
John Lurie and the Lounge Lizards Live in Berlin 1991 1992
as Alto & Soprano Saxophone
Keep It for Yourself 1991
Music
Death By Unnatural Causes 1991
Music
Wild at Heart 1990
as Sparky
- John Lurie: A Lounge Lizard Alone
John Lurie: A Lounge Lizard Alone 1990
as Self
Mystery Train 1989
Original Music Composer, Musician
Location Production Footage: The Last Temptation of Christ 1988
as Self
The Little Devil 1988
as Cusatelli
The Last Temptation of Christ 1988
as James, Apostle
Down by Law 1986
as Jack, Original Music Composer
- The Kitchen Presents: Two Moon July
The Kitchen Presents: Two Moon July 1986
Actor
Desperately Seeking Susan 1985
as Neighbor Saxophonist
The Ballad of Sexual Dependency 1985
Actor
Variety 1985
Original Music Composer
Stranger Than Paradise 1984
as Willie, Original Music Composer, Idea
Paris, Texas 1984
as 'Slater'
Kino '84: The Making of Jim Jarmusch 1984
as Interviewee
Stranger Than Paradise 1983
as Willie
Subway Riders 1981
as The Saxophonist, Original Music Composer
Permanent Vacation 1981
as Sax Player, Musician, Music
Underground U.S.A. 1980
as Jack Smith
The Offenders 1980
as The Lizard
Sleepless Nights 1979
Actor, Original Music Composer
- Men in Orbit
Men in Orbit 1979
as Astronaut, Director, Writer
Red Italy 1979
Actor
Rome '78 1978
Actor
Credits from TMDB.