John Lurie
Personal Info
Know For
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
1952-12-14 (73 years old)
Place of Birth
Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
Also known As
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John Lurie
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.
Acting
1984
as Willie
1984
as 'Slater'
1986
as Jack
1988
as James, Apostle
1995
as Saxophone player
1999
as Distinguished Man
1981
as Sax Player
2005
as Himself
2009
1981
as The Saxophonist
1992
as Alto & Soprano Saxophone
2004
as Narrator
1980
as The Lizard
1988
as Cusatelli
2001
as Self
1990
as Sparky
1978
1983
as Willie
1979
2000
as Frank
1980
as Jack Smith
2011
as Self
1985
as Neighbor Saxophonist
1996
as Coker
1990
2005
as Self
1979
as Astronaut
1984
as Interviewee
2021
as Self - Artist / Friend
1979
Production
1984
as Original Music Composer
1989
as Original Music Composer
1995
as Music
1995
as Original Music Composer
2000
as Original Music Composer
2021
as Additional Music
1979
as Director
1981
as Original Music Composer
2005
as Music
1991
as Music
1981
as Musician
1984
as Idea
1986
as Original Music Composer
1985
as Original Music Composer
1989
as Musician
1991
as Music
1998
as Music
1997
as Original Music Composer
1998
as Music
1981
as Music
1991
as Music
1979
as Writer
1996
as Original Music Composer
1993
as Music
1979
as Original Music Composer
1997
as Music
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