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.
Known For
35 titles
SpongeBob SquarePants
Paris, Texas
Wild at Heart
The Last Temptation of Christ
Desperately Seeking Susan
Fishing with John
Down by Law
Mobsters
Painting With John
Stranger Than Paradise
New Rose Hotel
Blue in the Face
Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain
Just Your Luck
Downtown '81
Permanent Vacation
Blank City
The Little Devil
Location Production Footage: The Last Temptation of Christ
TV Party
Subway Riders
Face Addict
Sleepwalk
Kino '84: The Making of Jim Jarmusch
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