John Lurie
Acting
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.
Born: December 14, 1952
Place of Birth: Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
Known For
Filmography
as Self - Artist / Friend
as Self
as Self
as Narrator
as Himself
as Self
as Narrator
as Self
as Frank
as Fisherman
as Distinguished Man
as Coker
as Saxophone player
as Alto & Soprano Saxophone
as Self
as Sparky
as Cusatelli
as James, Apostle
as Jack
as Neighbor Saxophonist
as Willie
as 'Slater'
as Interviewee
as Willie
as The Saxophonist
as Sax Player
as Jack Smith
as The Lizard