About
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
SpongeBob SquarePantsSeries • 1999
Wild at HeartMovie • 1990
Paris, TexasMovie • 1984
Mystery TrainMovie • 1989
The Last Temptation of ChristMovie • 1988
Get ShortyMovie • 1995
Desperately Seeking SusanMovie • 1985
Fishing with JohnSeries • 1991
Animal FactoryMovie • 2000
Excess BaggageMovie • 1997
Down by LawMovie • 1986
Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony BourdainMovie • 2021
Stranger Than ParadiseMovie • 1984
Blue in the FaceMovie • 1995
Clay PigeonsMovie • 1998
New Rose HotelMovie • 1999
Lulu on the BridgeMovie • 1998
The Little DevilMovie • 1988
Manny & LoMovie • 1996
VarietyMovie • 1985
Permanent VacationMovie • 1981
Stranger Than ParadiseMovie • 1983