Acting · Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA · Born December 14, 1952
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.
MovieRoadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain
2021
as Self - Artist / Friend
TVPainting With John
2021
as Self
MovieBlank City
2011
as Self
No Wave - Underground '80: Berlin - New York
2009
as Self
TVMobsters
2007
as Narrator
MovieFace Addict
2005
as Himself
MovieTV Party
2005
as Self
Movie5 Sides of a Coin
2004
MovieTortured by Joy
2004
as Narrator
MovieDowntown '81
2001
as Self
MovieSome Days in January, 1984
2001
MovieSleepwalk
2000
as Frank
TVSpongeBob SquarePants
1999
as Fisherman
MovieNew Rose Hotel
1999
as Distinguished Man
MovieJust Your Luck
1996
as Coker
MovieBlue in the Face
1995
as Saxophone player
MovieJohn Lurie and the Lounge Lizards Live in Berlin 1991
1992
as Alto & Soprano Saxophone
TVFishing with John
1991
as Self
MovieWild at Heart
1990
as Sparky
John Lurie: A Lounge Lizard Alone
1990
as Self
MovieLocation Production Footage: The Last Temptation of Christ
1988
as Self
MovieThe Little Devil
1988
as Cusatelli
MovieThe Last Temptation of Christ
1988
as James, Apostle
MovieDown by Law
1986
as Jack
The Kitchen Presents: Two Moon July
1986
MovieDesperately Seeking Susan
1985
as Neighbor Saxophonist
MovieThe Ballad of Sexual Dependency
1985
MovieStranger Than Paradise
1984
as Willie
MovieParis, Texas
1984
as 'Slater'
MovieKino '84: The Making of Jim Jarmusch
1984
as Interviewee
MovieStranger Than Paradise
1983
as Willie
MovieSubway Riders
1981
as The Saxophonist
MoviePermanent Vacation
1981
as Sax Player
MovieUnderground U.S.A.
1980
as Jack Smith
MovieThe Offenders
1980
as The Lizard
MovieSleepless Nights
1979
Men in Orbit
1979
as Astronaut
MovieRed Italy
1979
MovieRome '78
1978
