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 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.

Cast

Stranger Than Paradise

The Last Temptation of Christ

Blue in the Face

Saxophone player

Distinguished Man

Permanent Vacation

The Kitchen Presents: Two Moon July

No Wave - Underground '80: Berlin - New York

The Saxophonist

John Lurie and the Lounge Lizards Live in Berlin 1991

Alto & Soprano Saxophone

Tortured by Joy

The Little Devil

Stranger Than Paradise

Underground U.S.A.

Desperately Seeking Susan

Neighbor Saxophonist

5 Sides of a Coin

John Lurie: A Lounge Lizard Alone

The Ballad of Sexual Dependency

Location Production Footage: The Last Temptation of the Christ

Kino '84: The Making of Jim Jarmusch

Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain

Self - Artist / Friend

Some Days in January, 1984

Sleepless Nights