John LurieĀ (born December 14, 1952) is an American musician, painter, actor, director, and producer. He co-foundedĀ The Lounge LizardsĀ jazz ensemble, has acted in 19 films, includingĀ Stranger than ParadiseĀ andĀ Down by Law, has composed and performed music for 20 television and film works, and produced, directed, and starred in theĀ Fishing with JohnĀ television series. In 1996 his soundtrack forĀ Get ShortyĀ was nominated for a Grammy Award, and his albumĀ The Legendary Marvin Pontiac: Greatest HitsĀ has been praised by critics and musicians alike. Since 2000 Lurie has suffered fromĀ chronic Lyme diseaseĀ and has focused his attention on painting.
Stranger Than Paradise
Willie
Down by Law
Jack
Paris, Texas
'Slater'
The Last Temptation of Christ
James, Apostle
Blue in the Face
Saxophone player
New Rose Hotel
Distinguished Man
Permanent Vacation
Sax Player
Face Addict
Himself
Subway Riders
The Saxophonist
John Lurie and the Lounge Lizards Live in Berlin 1991
Alto & Soprano Saxophone
Tortured by Joy
Narrator
The Offenders
The Lizard
The Little Devil
Cusatelli
Downtown '81
Self
Wild at Heart
Sparky
Rome '78
Stranger Than Paradise
Willie
Red Italy
Sleepwalk
Frank
Underground U.S.A.
Jack Smith
Blank City
Self
Desperately Seeking Susan
Neighbor Saxophonist
5 Sides of a Coin
Just Your Luck
Coker
The Ballad of Sexual Dependency
TV Party
Self
Kino '84: The Making of Jim Jarmusch
Interviewee
Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain
Self - Artist / Friend
Some Days in January, 1984
Sleepless Nights