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John Lurie
John Lurie

John Lurie

ActingBorn December 14, 1952 (age 73)Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA

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.

Filmography

2021Movie
2021TV
2011
Blank City

as Self

Movie
2007
Mobsters

as Narrator

TV
2005
Face Addict

as Himself

Movie
2005
TV Party

as Self

Movie
2004
Tortured by Joy

as Narrator

Movie
2001Movie
2000
Sleepwalk

as Frank

Movie
1999TV
1999
New Rose Hotel

as Distinguished Man

Movie
1996Movie
1995
Blue in the Face

as Saxophone player

Movie
1992Movie
1991TV
1990
Wild at Heart

as Sparky

Movie
1988
The Little Devil

as Cusatelli

Movie
1988Movie
1986Movie
1985
Desperately Seeking Susan

as Neighbor Saxophonist

Movie
1984Movie
1984
Paris, Texas

as 'Slater'

Movie
1983Movie
1981
Subway Riders

as The Saxophonist

Movie
1981
Permanent Vacation

as Sax Player

Movie
1980
Underground U.S.A.

as Jack Smith

Movie
1980
The Offenders

as The Lizard

Movie
1979
Men in Orbit

as Astronaut

Movie
1979Movie
1978Movie

Personal Info

DepartmentActing
BirthdayDecember 14, 1952
Place of BirthMinneapolis, Minnesota, USA
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