John Lurie
Born December 14, 1952 (Age: 73)
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Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
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.
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.
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Filmography
Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain
2021
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as Self - Artist / Friend
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Age: 68
Blank City
2011
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as Self
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Age: 58
Sleepwalk
2000
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as Frank
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Age: 47
New Rose Hotel
1999
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as Distinguished Man
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Age: 46
Blue in the Face
1995
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as Saxophone player
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Age: 42
John Lurie and the Lounge Lizards Live in Berlin 1991
1992
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as Alto & Soprano Saxophone
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Age: 39
Wild at Heart
1990
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as Sparky
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Age: 37
No Image
John Lurie: A Lounge Lizard Alone
1990
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as Self
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Age: 37
The Last Temptation of Christ
1988
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as James, Apostle
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Age: 35
Down by Law
1986
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as Jack
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Age: 33
Desperately Seeking Susan
1985
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as Neighbor Saxophonist
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Age: 32
Stranger Than Paradise
1984
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as Willie
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Age: 31
Paris, Texas
1984
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as 'Slater'
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Age: 31
Sleepless Nights
1979
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as
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Age: 26