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Blank City

as

2011
TV Party

as Self

2005
New Rose Hotel

as Distinguished Man

1999
The Little Devil

as Cusatelli

1988
Stranger Than Paradise

as Willie

1984
Subway Riders

as The Saxophonist

1981
Permanent Vacation

as Sax Player

1981
Rome '78

as

1978
John Lurie John Lurie

Birthday

1952-12-14

Place of Birth

Minneapolis, Minnesota

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 has been praised by critics and musicians alike. Since 2000 Lurie has suffered from chronic Lyme disease and has focused his attention on painting.
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