John Lurie

John Lurie

John Lurie

14.12.1952 (71 years) (Minneapolis, Minnesota)

John Lurie (born December 14, 1952) is an American musician, painter, actor, director, and producer. He co-founded The Lounge Lizards jazz ensemble, acted in 19 films, including Stranger than Paradise and Down by Law, 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 both critics and fellow musicians. Since 2000, Lurie has suffered from symptoms attributed to "chronic Lyme disease" and has focused his attention on painting. His art has been shown in galleries and museums around the world. His primitivist painting Bear Surprise became an internet meme in Russia in 2006.

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Cast

Just Your Luck (1996)

IMDB: 5.5 (428 votes)
Blue in the Face (1995)

IMDB: 6.7 (8782 votes)
Wild at Heart (1990)

IMDB: 7.2 (77996 votes)
Down by Law (1986)

IMDB: 7.8 (45885 votes)
Desperately Seeking Susan (1985)

IMDB: 6.0 (20132 votes)

Crew

Animal Factory (2000)

IMDB: 6.6 (12333 votes)
Clay Pigeons (1998)

IMDB: 6.6 (11743 votes)
Manny & Lo (1996)

IMDB: 6.6 (2113 votes)
Blue in the Face (1995)

IMDB: 6.7 (8782 votes)
Get Shorty (1995)

IMDB: 6.9 (73392 votes)
Mystery Train (1989)

IMDB: 7.6 (24167 votes)
Down by Law (1986)

IMDB: 7.8 (45885 votes)