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.
Willie
Movie 1984
Jack
Movie 1986
Sax Player
Movie 1981
Himself
Movie 2005
Movie 1986
Self
Movie 2009
The Saxophonist
Movie 1981
Alto & Soprano Saxophone
Movie 1992
Narrator
Movie 2004
The Lizard
Movie 1980
Cusatelli
Movie 1988
Self
Movie 2001
Movie 1978
Willie
Movie 1983
Movie 1979
Frank
Movie 2000
Jack Smith
Movie 1980
Self
Movie 2011
Movie 2004
Coker
Movie 1996
Self
Movie 1990
Movie 1985
Self
Movie 2005
Astronaut
Movie 1979
Self
Movie 1988
Interviewee
Movie 1984
Self - Artist / Friend
Movie 2021
Movie 2001
Self
Tv 1991
Narrator
Tv 2007
Self
Tv 2021