John Lurie
Actor
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.
As Director
Filmography
Paris, Texas
as 'Slater' 1984
Wild at Heart
as Sparky 1990
The Last Temptation of Christ
as James, Apostle 1988
Down by Law
as Jack 1986
Stranger Than Paradise
as Willie 1984
Desperately Seeking Susan
as Neighbor Saxophonist 1985
The Little Devil
as Cusatelli 1988
Permanent Vacation
as Sax Player 1981
Blue in the Face
as Saxophone player 1995
New Rose Hotel
as Distinguished Man 1999
Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain
as Self - Artist / Friend 2021
Downtown '81
as Self 2001
Stranger Than Paradise
as Willie 1983
Blank City
as Self 2011
Rome '78
1978
Underground U.S.A.
as Jack Smith 1980
Subway Riders
as The Saxophonist 1981