John Lurie
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...
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...
Known For
Cast Credits
Tortured by Joy
as Narrator
Sleepwalk
as Frank
New Rose Hotel
as Distinguished Man
Just Your Luck
as Coker
Blue in the Face
as Saxophone player
John Lurie and the Lounge Lizards Live in Berlin 1991
as Alto & Soprano Saxophone
Wild at Heart
as Sparky
The Little Devil
as Cusatelli
The Last Temptation of Christ
as James, Apostle
Down by Law
as Jack
Desperately Seeking Susan
as Neighbor Saxophonist
Stranger Than Paradise
as Willie
Paris, Texas
as 'Slater'
Stranger Than Paradise
as Willie
Subway Riders
as The Saxophonist
Permanent Vacation
as Sax Player
Underground U.S.A.
as Jack Smith
The Offenders
as The Lizard
Men in Orbit
as Astronaut
Crew Credits
Animal Factory
Original Music Composer
Clay Pigeons
Music
Lulu on the Bridge
Music
Excess Baggage
Original Music Composer
Wrong Guys
Music
Manny & Lo
Original Music Composer
Get Shorty
Original Music Composer
Blue in the Face
Music
Brace Up!
Music
Figaro Story
Music
Keep It for Yourself
Music
Mystery Train
Musician
Down by Law
Original Music Composer
Variety
Original Music Composer
Subway Riders
Original Music Composer
Permanent Vacation
Music
Sleepless Nights
Original Music Composer
Men in Orbit
Director