John Lurie
Acting
🎂 1952-12-14
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.
Cast credits(39)
Fisherman
1999
Narrator
2007
Self
1991
Self
2021
'Slater'
1984
Sparky
1990
James, Apostle
1988
Neighbor Saxophonist
1985
Jack
1986
Willie
1984
Cusatelli
1988
Self - Artist / Friend
2021
Distinguished Man
1999
Saxophone player
1995
Sax Player
1981
Self
2011
Self
2001
Self
2005
Willie
1983
Self
1988
1985
Coker
1996
The Saxophonist
1981
Frank
2000
2004
Jack Smith
1980
The Lizard
1980
Interviewee
1984
2001
Astronaut
1979
1978
1979
Self
2009
Narrator
2004
1979
Himself
2005
Self
1990
1986
Alto & Soprano Saxophone
1992
Writing (4)
Sound (24)
Music
1991
Original Music Composer
2021
Original Music Composer
1995
Original Music Composer
2000
Original Music Composer
1989
Musician
1989
Original Music Composer
1986
Original Music Composer
1984
Original Music Composer
1997
Original Music Composer
1996
Music
1998
Music
1995
Music
1998
Musician
1981
Music
1981
Original Music Composer
1985
Music
1991
Music
1993
Original Music Composer
1981
Music
1997
Music
1991
Music
1991
Original Music Composer
1979
Music
2005