John Lurie
Acting
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.
Known for
2021Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain
Self - Artist / Friend
2011Blank City
Self
2005Face Addict
Himself
2005TV Party
Self
2004Tortured by Joy
Narrator
20045 Sides of a Coin
2001Downtown '81
Self
2001Some Days in January, 1984
2000Sleepwalk
Frank
1999New Rose Hotel
Distinguished Man
1996Just Your Luck
Coker
1995Blue in the Face
Saxophone player
1992John Lurie and the Lounge Lizards Live in Berlin 1991
Alto & Soprano Saxophone
1990Wild at Heart
Sparky
1988The Last Temptation of Christ
James, Apostle
1988The Little Devil
Cusatelli
1988Location Production Footage: The Last Temptation of Christ
Self
1986Down by Law
Jack
1985Desperately Seeking Susan
Neighbor Saxophonist
1985The Ballad of Sexual Dependency
1984Stranger Than Paradise
Willie
1984Paris, Texas
'Slater'
1984Kino '84: The Making of Jim Jarmusch
Interviewee
1983Stranger Than Paradise
Willie