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