John Lurie
Acting
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.
Known for
Acting39
movieRoadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain
2021
Self - Artist / Friend
No Wave - Underground '80: Berlin - New York
2009
Self
tvMobsters
2007
Narrator
movieFace Addict
2005
Himself
movieTortured by Joy
2004
Narrator
movieSleepwalk
2000
Frank
tvSpongeBob SquarePants
1999
Fisherman
movieNew Rose Hotel
1999
Distinguished Man
movieBlue in the Face
1995
Saxophone player
movieJohn Lurie and the Lounge Lizards Live in Berlin 1991
1992
Alto & Soprano Saxophone
movieWild at Heart
1990
Sparky
movieThe Little Devil
1988
Cusatelli
movieThe Last Temptation of Christ
1988
James, Apostle
movieDesperately Seeking Susan
1985
Neighbor Saxophonist
movieParis, Texas
1984
'Slater'
movieSubway Riders
1981
The Saxophonist
moviePermanent Vacation
1981
Sax Player
movieUnderground U.S.A.
1980
Jack Smith
movieThe Offenders
1980
The Lizard
Men in Orbit
1979
Astronaut
Sound21
tvPainting With John
2021
Original Music Composer
movieAnimal Factory
2000
Original Music Composer
movieExcess Baggage
1997
Original Music Composer
movieManny & Lo
1996
Original Music Composer
movieGet Shorty
1995
Original Music Composer
movieFigaro Story
1993
Original Music Composer
movieBrace Up!
1993
Music
movieMystery Train
1989
Original Music Composer, Musician
movieDown by Law
1986
Original Music Composer
movieVariety
1985
Original Music Composer
movieStranger Than Paradise
1984
Original Music Composer
movieSubway Riders
1981
Original Music Composer
moviePermanent Vacation
1981
Musician, Music
movieSleepless Nights
1979
Original Music Composer
Writing4
Directing3
tvPainting With John
2021
Director
tvFishing with John
1991
Director
Creator2
tvPainting With John
2021
Creator
tvFishing with John
1991
Creator
Crew1
movieRoadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain
2021
Additional Music