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.
Acting
TV
SpongeBob SquarePants
as Fisherman
1999
Movie
Paris, Texas
as 'Slater'
1984
Movie
Wild at Heart
as Sparky
1990
Movie
The Last Temptation of Christ
as James, Apostle
1988
Movie
Down by Law
as Jack
1986
Movie
Stranger Than Paradise
as Willie
1984
Movie
Desperately Seeking Susan
as Neighbor Saxophonist
1985
Movie
The Little Devil
as Cusatelli
1988
Movie
Permanent Vacation
as Sax Player
1981
Movie
Blue in the Face
as Saxophone player
1995
Movie
New Rose Hotel
as Distinguished Man
1999
Movie
Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain
as Self - Artist / Friend
2021
TV
Fishing with John
as Self
1991
Movie
Downtown '81
as Self
2001
Movie
Stranger Than Paradise
as Willie
1983
Movie
Blank City
as Self
2011
TV
Painting With John
as Self
2021
Movie
Rome '78
1978
Movie
Underground U.S.A.
as Jack Smith
1980
Movie
Men in Orbit
as Astronaut
1979
Movie
Subway Riders
as The Saxophonist
1981
Movie
Just Your Luck
as Coker
1996
Movie
TV Party
as Self
2005
Movie
Location Production Footage: The Last Temptation of Christ
as Self
1988
Crew
Movie
Get Shorty
Original Music Composer
1995
Movie
Down by Law
Original Music Composer
1986
Movie
Stranger Than Paradise
Original Music Composer
1984
Movie
Mystery Train
Original Music Composer
1989
Movie
Animal Factory
Original Music Composer
2000
Movie
Excess Baggage
Original Music Composer
1997
Movie
Permanent Vacation
Musician
1981
Movie
Blue in the Face
Music
1995
Movie
Clay Pigeons
Music
1998
Movie
Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain
Additional Music
2021
Movie
Lulu on the Bridge
Music
1998
Movie
Variety
Original Music Composer
1985