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John Lurie

Bio: 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
Born: Sun, Dec 14 1952
Birthplace: Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
John Lurie is 71 years old
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Poster of Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain
Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain
John Lurie was
68 in Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain
as 'Self - Artist / Friend'.
Fri, Jul 16 2021
Poster of Blank City
Blank City
John Lurie was
58 in Blank City
as 'Self'.
Wed, Apr 06 2011
Poster of No Wave - Underground '80: Berlin - New York
No Wave - Underground '80: Berlin - New York
John Lurie was
56 in No Wave - Underground '80: Berlin - New York
as 'Self'.
Fri, Jul 03 2009
Poster of Face Addict
Face Addict
John Lurie was
52 in Face Addict
as 'Himself'.
Tue, Nov 15 2005
Poster of TV Party
TV Party
John Lurie was
52 in TV Party
as 'Self'.
Wed, Aug 03 2005
Poster of 5 Sides of a Coin
5 Sides of a Coin
John Lurie was
51 in 5 Sides of a Coin
Fri, Nov 12 2004
Poster of Tortured by Joy
Tortured by Joy
John Lurie was
51 in Tortured by Joy
as 'Narrator'.
Mon, Jan 19 2004
Poster of Downtown '81
Downtown '81
John Lurie was
48 in Downtown '81
as 'Self'.
Fri, Jul 13 2001
Poster of Some Days in January, 1984
Some Days in January, 1984
John Lurie was
48 in Some Days in January, 1984
Sun, Jul 01 2001
Poster of Sleepwalk
Sleepwalk
John Lurie was
47 in Sleepwalk
as 'Frank'.
Fri, Mar 10 2000
Poster of New Rose Hotel
New Rose Hotel
John Lurie was
46 in New Rose Hotel
as 'Distinguished Man'.
Fri, Mar 19 1999
Poster of Just Your Luck
Just Your Luck
John Lurie was
43 in Just Your Luck
as 'Coker'.
Fri, Nov 29 1996
Poster of Blue in the Face
Blue in the Face
John Lurie was
42 in Blue in the Face
as 'Saxophone player'.
Fri, Sep 15 1995
Poster of John Lurie and the Lounge Lizards Live in Berlin 1991
John Lurie and the Lounge Lizards Live in Berlin 1991
John Lurie was
39 in John Lurie and the Lounge Lizards Live in Berlin 1991
as 'Alto & Soprano Saxophone'.
Wed, Sep 09 1992
Poster of Wild at Heart
Wild at Heart
John Lurie was
37 in Wild at Heart
as 'Sparky'.
Fri, Aug 17 1990
Poster of John Lurie: A Lounge Lizard Alone
John Lurie: A Lounge Lizard Alone
John Lurie was
37 in John Lurie: A Lounge Lizard Alone
as 'Self'.
Mon, Jan 01 1990
Poster of Location Production Footage: The Last Temptation of the Christ
Location Production Footage: The Last Temptation of the Christ
John Lurie was
35 in Location Production Footage: The Last Temptation of the Christ
as 'Self'.
Fri, Oct 07 1988
Poster of The Little Devil
The Little Devil
John Lurie was
35 in The Little Devil
as 'Cusatelli'.
Fri, Jul 01 1988
Poster of The Last Temptation of Christ
The Last Temptation of Christ
John Lurie was
35 in The Last Temptation of Christ
as 'James, Apostle'.
Sat, May 28 1988
Poster of Down by Law
Down by Law
John Lurie was
33 in Down by Law
as 'Jack'.
Sat, Sep 20 1986
Poster of The Kitchen Presents: Two Moon July
The Kitchen Presents: Two Moon July
John Lurie was
33 in The Kitchen Presents: Two Moon July
Wed, Sep 03 1986
Poster of Desperately Seeking Susan
Desperately Seeking Susan
John Lurie was
32 in Desperately Seeking Susan
as 'Neighbor Saxophonist'.
Fri, Mar 29 1985
Poster of The Ballad of Sexual Dependency
The Ballad of Sexual Dependency
John Lurie was
32 in The Ballad of Sexual Dependency
Tue, Jan 01 1985
Poster of Stranger Than Paradise
Stranger Than Paradise
John Lurie was
31 in Stranger Than Paradise
as 'Willie'.
Mon, Oct 01 1984
Poster of Paris, Texas
Paris, Texas
John Lurie was
31 in Paris, Texas
as ''Slater''.
Mon, Jul 16 1984
Poster of Kino '84: The Making of Jim Jarmusch
Kino '84: The Making of Jim Jarmusch
John Lurie was
31 in Kino '84: The Making of Jim Jarmusch
as 'Interviewee'.
Tue, Mar 20 1984
Poster of Stranger Than Paradise
Stranger Than Paradise
John Lurie was
30 in Stranger Than Paradise
as 'Willie'.
Mon, Jan 31 1983
Poster of Subway Riders
Subway Riders
John Lurie was
28 in Subway Riders
as 'The Saxophonist'.
Thu, Apr 02 1981
Poster of Permanent Vacation
Permanent Vacation
John Lurie was
28 in Permanent Vacation
as 'Sax Player'.
Fri, Mar 06 1981
Poster of Underground U.S.A.
Underground U.S.A.
John Lurie was
27 in Underground U.S.A.
as 'Jack Smith'.
Thu, Nov 06 1980
Poster of The Offenders
The Offenders
John Lurie was
27 in The Offenders
as 'The Lizard'.
Wed, Jan 02 1980
Poster of Men in Orbit
Men in Orbit
John Lurie was
26 in Men in Orbit
as 'Astronaut'.
Tue, Apr 10 1979
Poster of Red Italy
Red Italy
John Lurie was
26 in Red Italy
Tue, Mar 13 1979
Poster of Rome '78
Rome '78
John Lurie was
26 in Rome '78
Sat, Dec 23 1978

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Painting With John
Painting With John
John Lurie was
68+ in Painting With John
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jan 22 2021
Poster of Mobsters
Mobsters
John Lurie was
54+ in Mobsters
as 'Narrator'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jun 05 2007
Poster of SpongeBob SquarePants
SpongeBob SquarePants
John Lurie was
46+ in SpongeBob SquarePants
as 'Special Guest Appearance'.
First Air Date
Sat, May 01 1999
Poster of Fishing with John
Fishing with John
John Lurie was
38+ in Fishing with John
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Wed, Nov 20 1991