John Lurie
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.
Stranger Than Paradise
(Willie)
Paris, Texas
('Slater')
Down by Law
(Jack)
The Last Temptation of Christ
(James, Apostle)
Blue in the Face
(Saxophone player)
New Rose Hotel
(Distinguished Man)
Permanent Vacation
(Sax Player)
Face Addict
(Himself)
The Kitchen Presents: Two Moon July
No Wave - Underground '80: Berlin - New York
(Self)
Subway Riders
(The Saxophonist)
John Lurie and the Lounge Lizards Live in Berlin 1991
(Alto & Soprano Saxophone)
Tortured by Joy
(Narrator)
The Offenders
(The Lizard)
The Little Devil
(Cusatelli)
Downtown '81
(Self)
Wild at Heart
(Sparky)
Rome '78
Stranger Than Paradise
(Willie)
Red Italy
Sleepwalk
(Frank)
Underground U.S.A.
(Jack Smith)
Blank City
(Self)
Desperately Seeking Susan
(Neighbor Saxophonist)
5 Sides of a Coin
Just Your Luck
(Coker)
John Lurie: A Lounge Lizard Alone
(Self)
The Ballad of Sexual Dependency
TV Party
(Self)
Men in Orbit
(Astronaut)
Location Production Footage: The Last Temptation of the Christ
(Self)
Kino '84: The Making of Jim Jarmusch
(Interviewee)
Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain
(Self - Artist / Friend)
Some Days in January, 1984
Fishing with John
(Self)
SpongeBob SquarePants
(Special Guest Appearance)
Mobsters
(Narrator)
Painting With John
(Self)
Stranger Than Paradise
(Original Music Composer)
Mystery Train
(Original Music Composer)
Blue in the Face
(Music)
Get Shorty
(Original Music Composer)
Animal Factory
(Original Music Composer)
Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain
(Additional Music)
Men in Orbit
(Director)
Subway Riders
(Original Music Composer)
Face Addict
(Music)
Keep It for Yourself
(Music)
Permanent Vacation
(Musician)
Stranger Than Paradise
(Idea)
Down by Law
(Original Music Composer)
Variety
(Original Music Composer)
Mystery Train
(Musician)
Death By Unnatural Causes
(Music)
Lulu on the Bridge
(Music)
Excess Baggage
(Original Music Composer)
Clay Pigeons
(Music)
Permanent Vacation
(Music)
Figaro Story
(Music)
Men in Orbit
(Writer)
Manny & Lo
(Original Music Composer)
Brace Up!
(Music)
Fishing with John
(Screenplay)
Fishing with John
(Music)
Painting With John
(Writer)
Painting With John
(Director)
Fishing with John
(Director)
Painting With John
(Original Music Composer)
Painting With John
(Creator)