John Lurie

Acting · Born 1952-12-14 in 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

• Stranger Than Paradise as Willie
• Down by Law as Jack
• Paris, Texas as 'Slater'
• The Last Temptation of Christ as James, Apostle
• Blue in the Face as Saxophone player
• New Rose Hotel as Distinguished Man
• Permanent Vacation as Sax Player
• No Wave - Underground '80: Berlin - New York as Self
• Subway Riders as The Saxophonist
• Tortured by Joy as Narrator