John Lurie
Known for: Acting
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.
Filmography
Series
SpongeBob SquarePants
Fisherman
1999
Film
Paris, Texas
'Slater'
1984
Film
Wild at Heart
Sparky
1990
Film
The Last Temptation of Christ
James, Apostle
1988
Film
Desperately Seeking Susan
Neighbor Saxophonist
1985
Film
Down by Law
Jack
1986
Series
Mobsters
Narrator
2007
Series
Painting With John
Self
2021
Film
Stranger Than Paradise
Willie
1984
Film
New Rose Hotel
Distinguished Man
1999
Film
Blue in the Face
Saxophone player
1995
Series
Fishing with John
Self
1991
Film
The Little Devil
Cusatelli
1988
Film
TV Party
Self
2005
Film
Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain
Self - Artist / Friend
2021
Film
Permanent Vacation
Sax Player
1981
Film
Subway Riders
The Saxophonist
1981
Film
Red Italy
1979
Film
The Offenders
The Lizard
1980
Film
Sleepwalk
Frank
2000
Film
Just Your Luck
Coker
1996
Film
Blank City
Self
2011
Film
Downtown '81
Self
2001
Film
Kino '84: The Making of Jim Jarmusch
Interviewee
1984
Film
Location Production Footage: The Last Temptation of Christ
Self
1988
Film
The Ballad of Sexual Dependency
1985
Film
5 Sides of a Coin
2004
Film
Stranger Than Paradise
Willie
1983
No Wave - Underground '80: Berlin - New York
Self
2009
Film
Some Days in January, 1984
2001
Film
Face Addict
Himself
2005
The Kitchen Presents: Two Moon July
1986
Men in Orbit
Astronaut
1979
Film
Sleepless Nights
1979
Film
Tortured by Joy
Narrator
2004
John Lurie: A Lounge Lizard Alone
Self
1990
Film
Rome '78
1978
Film
Underground U.S.A.
Jack Smith
1980
Film
John Lurie and the Lounge Lizards Live in Berlin 1991
Alto & Soprano Saxophone
1992