John Lurie
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.
Acting (29 movies)
Stranger Than Paradise
1984
Down by Law
1986
Paris, Texas
1984
The Last Temptation of Christ
1988
Blue in the Face
1995
New Rose Hotel
1999
Permanent Vacation
1981
Face Addict
2005
Subway Riders
1981
John Lurie and the Lounge Lizards Live in Berlin 1991
1992
Tortured by Joy
2004
The Offenders
1980
The Little Devil
1988
Downtown '81
2001
Wild at Heart
1990
Rome '78
1978
Stranger Than Paradise
1983
Red Italy
1979
Sleepwalk
2000
Underground U.S.A.
1980
Blank City
2011
Desperately Seeking Susan
1985
5 Sides of a Coin
2004
Just Your Luck
1996
The Ballad of Sexual Dependency
1985
TV Party
2005
Kino '84: The Making of Jim Jarmusch
1984
Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain
2021
Some Days in January, 1984
2001
Directing (1 movie)
| Title | Year | Job |
|---|---|---|
| Men in Orbit | 1979 | Writer |
| Sleepless Nights | 1979 | Original Music Composer |
| Subway Riders | 1981 | Original Music Composer |
| Stranger Than Paradise | 1984 | Original Music Composer |
| Variety | 1985 | Original Music Composer |
| Down by Law | 1986 | Original Music Composer |
| Mystery Train | 1989 | Original Music Composer |
| Get Shorty | 1995 | Original Music Composer |
| Manny & Lo | 1996 | Original Music Composer |
| Excess Baggage | 1997 | Original Music Composer |
| Animal Factory | 2000 | Original Music Composer |