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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 72 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 16 2021
Poster of Blank City
Blank City
John Lurie was 58 in Blank City as 'Self'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 03 2009
Poster of Face Addict
Face Addict
John Lurie was 52 in Face Addict as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 15 2005
Poster of TV Party
TV Party
John Lurie was 52 in TV Party as 'Self'.
Movie Released: 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
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 12 2004
Poster of Tortured by Joy
Tortured by Joy
John Lurie was 51 in Tortured by Joy as 'Narrator'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 19 2004
Poster of Downtown '81
Downtown '81
John Lurie was 48 in Downtown '81 as 'Self'.
Movie Released: 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
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 01 2001
Poster of Sleepwalk
Sleepwalk
John Lurie was 47 in Sleepwalk as 'Frank'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 10 2000
Poster of New Rose Hotel
New Rose Hotel
John Lurie was 46 in New Rose Hotel as 'Distinguished Man'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 19 1999
Poster of Just Your Luck
Just Your Luck
John Lurie was 43 in Just Your Luck as 'Coker'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 09 1992
Poster of Wild at Heart
Wild at Heart
John Lurie was 37 in Wild at Heart as 'Sparky'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 07 1988
Poster of The Little Devil
The Little Devil
John Lurie was 35 in The Little Devil as 'Cusatelli'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 28 1988
Poster of Down by Law
Down by Law
John Lurie was 33 in Down by Law as 'Jack'.
Movie Released: 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
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 03 1986
Poster of Desperately Seeking Susan
Desperately Seeking Susan
John Lurie was 32 in Desperately Seeking Susan as 'Neighbor Saxophonist'.
Movie Released: 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
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1985
Poster of Stranger Than Paradise
Stranger Than Paradise
John Lurie was 31 in Stranger Than Paradise as 'Willie'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 01 1984
Poster of Paris, Texas
Paris, Texas
John Lurie was 31 in Paris, Texas as ''Slater''.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 20 1984
Poster of Stranger Than Paradise
Stranger Than Paradise
John Lurie was 30 in Stranger Than Paradise as 'Willie'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 31 1983
Poster of Subway Riders
Subway Riders
John Lurie was 28 in Subway Riders as 'The Saxophonist'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 02 1981
Poster of Permanent Vacation
Permanent Vacation
John Lurie was 28 in Permanent Vacation as 'Sax Player'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 06 1980
Poster of The Offenders
The Offenders
John Lurie was 27 in The Offenders as 'The Lizard'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 02 1980
Poster of Men in Orbit
Men in Orbit
John Lurie was 26 in Men in Orbit as 'Astronaut'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 10 1979
Poster of Red Italy
Red Italy
John Lurie was 26 in Red Italy
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 13 1979
Poster of Rome '78
Rome '78
John Lurie was 26 in Rome '78
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 23 1978

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Poster of Painting With John
Painting With John
John Lurie was 68+ in Painting With John as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 22 2021
Poster of Mobsters
Mobsters
John Lurie was 54+ in Mobsters as 'Narrator'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jun 05 2007
Poster of SpongeBob SquarePants
SpongeBob SquarePants
John Lurie was 46+ in SpongeBob SquarePants as 'Fisherman'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Nov 20 1991