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John Lurie

John Lurie

ActorDirectorComposerWriterCrew Dec 14 (age 73) Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA 1978–2021 (43 year career)
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Biography

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 h…

Known For

Paris, Texas
Film

Paris, Texas

'Slater'
Wild at Heart
Film

Wild at Heart

Sparky
The Last Temptation of Christ
Film

The Last Temptation of Christ

James, Apostle
Down by Law
Film

Down by Law

Jack
Get Shorty
Film

Get Shorty

Original Music Composer
Mystery Train
Film

Mystery Train

Musician
Stranger Than Paradise
Film

Stranger Than Paradise

Willie
The Little Devil
Film

The Little Devil

Cusatelli

Filmography

Acting (39)

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