John Lurie

John Lurie

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Gender

Male

Birthday

14/12/1952

Age

73 years old

Place of Birth

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 produce... Read More

Filmography

Cast

2021

Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdai...

as Self - Artist / Friend

2011

Blank City

as Self

2005

Face Addict

as Himself

2005

TV Party

as Self

2004

Tortured by Joy

as Narrator

2001

Downtown '81

as Self

2000

Sleepwalk

as Frank

1999

New Rose Hotel

as Distinguished Man

1996

Just Your Luck

as Coker

1995

Blue in the Face

as Saxophone player

1992

John Lurie and the Lounge Lizards Live i...

as Alto & Soprano Saxophone

1990

Wild at Heart

as Sparky

1988

The Little Devil

as Cusatelli

1988

The Last Temptation of Christ

as James, Apostle

1986

Down by Law

as Jack

1985

Desperately Seeking Susan

as Neighbor Saxophonist

1984

Paris, Texas

as 'Slater'

1981

Subway Riders

as The Saxophonist

1981

Permanent Vacation

as Sax Player

1980

Underground U.S.A.

as Jack Smith

1980

The Offenders

as The Lizard

1979

Men in Orbit

as Astronaut

Crew

2005

Face Addict

as Music

2000

Animal Factory

as Original Music Composer

1998

Clay Pigeons

as Music

1998

Lulu on the Bridge

as Music

1997

Excess Baggage

as Original Music Composer

1997

Wrong Guys

as Music

1996

Manny & Lo

as Original Music Composer

1995

Get Shorty

as Original Music Composer

1995

Blue in the Face

as Music

1993

Brace Up!

as Music

1991

Figaro Story

as Music

1989

Mystery Train

as Original Music Composer

1989

Mystery Train

as Musician

1986

Down by Law

as Original Music Composer

1985

Variety

as Original Music Composer

1984

Stranger Than Paradise

as Original Music Composer

1981

Subway Riders

as Original Music Composer

1981

Permanent Vacation

as Musician

1981

Permanent Vacation

as Music

1979

Sleepless Nights

as Original Music Composer

1979

Men in Orbit

as Director

1979

Men in Orbit

as Writer