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John Lurie
Actor, Composer, Director, Writer, Producer, Additional Credits
Born December 14, 1952 (71 years)
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
| 2007 | Mobsters (TV Series) · as Narrator |
| 2003 | |
| 2003 | Animal Cops: Houston (TV Series) · as Narrator (2003-2004) |
| 2002 | Animal Cops: Detroit (TV Series) · as Narrator |
| 2000 | Sleepwalk · as Frank |
| 1999 | SpongeBob SquarePants (TV Series) · as Special Guest Appearance |
| 1998 | New Rose Hotel · as Distinguished Man |
| 1997 | Oz (TV Series) · as Greg Penders |
| 1996 | Just Your Luck · as Coker |
| 1995 | Blue in the Face · as Saxophone Player |
| 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 | Stranger Than Paradise · as Willie |
| 1984 | Paris, Texas · as 'slater' |
| 1983 | Stranger Than Paradise · as Willie |
| 1981 | Subway Riders · as The Saxophonist |
| 1980 | Underground U.S.A. · as Jack Smith |
| 1980 | Permanent Vacation · as Sax Player |
| 1978 |