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 aGrammy 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. His art has been shown in galleries and museums around the world. His primitivist painting Bear Surprise became an internet meme in Russia in 2006.
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- Born:
- Dec 14, 1952
- Movie/TV Credits:
- 16
- First Appeared:
- In the movie The Offenders 1980-01-02
- Latest Project:
- Movie Blank City 2011-04-06
Known For
Filmography
| Movie | Blank City | Self | 2011-04-06 |
| Movie | No Wave - Underground '80: Berlin - New York | Self | 2009-07-03 |
| Movie | 5 Sides of a Coin | 2004-11-12 | |
| Movie | Downtown '81 | Self | 2001-07-13 |
| Movie | Sleepwalk | Frank | 2000-03-10 |
| Movie | New Rose Hotel | Distinguished Man | 1999-03-19 |
| Movie | Blue in the Face | Saxophone player | 1995-09-15 |
| Series | Fishing with John | Himself | 1991-11-20 |
| Movie | Wild at Heart | Sparky | 1990-08-17 |
| Movie | The Last Temptation of Christ | James, Apostle | 1988-05-28 |
| Movie | The Little Devil | Cusatelli | 1988-07-01 |
| Movie | The Kitchen Presents: Two Moon July | 1986-09-03 | |
| Movie | Desperately Seeking Susan | Neighbor Saxophonist | 1985-03-29 |
| Movie | Subway Riders | The Saxophonist | 1981-04-02 |
| Movie | The Offenders | The Lizard | 1980-01-02 |
| Movie | Underground U.S.A. | Jack Smith | 1980-11-06 |