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.
Acted in 25
2000s
- 2004
5 Sides of a Coin
Movie
- 2001
Some Days in January, 1984
Movie
- 2000
Sleepwalk
Frank
1990s
- 1999
- 1996
Just Your Luck
Coker
- 1995
Blue in the Face
Saxophone player
- 1992
John Lurie and the Lounge Lizards Live in Berlin 1991
Alto & Soprano Saxophone
- 1990
1980s
- 1988
- 1986
- 1985
The Ballad of Sexual Dependency
Movie
- 1984
Kino '84: The Making of Jim Jarmusch
Interviewee
- 1983
Stranger Than Paradise
Willie
- 1981
- 1980
Underground U.S.A.
Jack Smith
The Offenders
The Lizard
1970s
- 1979
Sleepless Nights
Movie
Red Italy
Movie
- 1978
Rome '78
Movie
Sound 20
2020s
- 2021
2000s
- 2000
1990s
- 1998
- 1997
- 1996
Manny & Lo
Original Music Composer
- 1995
Blue in the Face
Music
- 1993
Figaro Story
Original Music Composer
Brace Up!
Music
- 1991
Fishing with John
Music
Keep It for Yourself
Music
Death By Unnatural Causes
Music
1980s
- 1989
- 1986
- 1985
Variety
Original Music Composer
- 1984
- 1981
1970s
- 1979
Sleepless Nights
Original Music Composer
Wrote 3
2020s
- 2021
1990s
- 1991
Fishing with John
Screenplay
1980s
- 1984
Directed 2
2020s
- 2021
1990s
- 1991
Fishing with John
Director
Created 2
2020s
- 2021
1990s
- 1991
Fishing with John
Creator
Other crew 1
Appearances10
2020s
- 2021
2010s
- 2011
Blank City
Self
2000s
- 2007
- 2005
Face Addict
Himself
- 2004
Tortured by Joy
Narrator
- 2001
Downtown '81
Self
1990s
- 1991
Fishing with John
Self · 6 episodes
1980s
- 1988
Location Production Footage: The Last Temptation of Christ
Self