
Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
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 James, Apostle

as Fisherman
1999

as 'Slater'
1984

as James, Apostle
1988

as Sparky
1990

as Self
1991

as Self
2021

as Narrator
2007

as Neighbor Saxophonist
1985

as Frank
2000

as Self - Artist / Friend
2021

as Self
2005

as Distinguished Man
1999
as Himself
2005

as Self - Artist / Friend
2021

as Self
2011
as Self
2009

as Himself
2005

as Self
2005

2004

as Narrator
2004

as Self
2001

2001

as Frank
2000

as Distinguished Man
1999

as Coker
1996

as Saxophone player
1995

as Alto & Soprano Saxophone
1992

as Sparky
1990
as Self
1990

as Self
1988

as Cusatelli
1988

as James, Apostle
1988

as Jack
1986
1986

as Neighbor Saxophonist
1985

1985

as Willie
1984
as Self
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