Image: Wikimedia CommonsJohn Lurie
American musician, painter and actor (born 1952)
- Born December 14, 1952
- 3 movies
John Lurie is an American musician, painter, actor, director and producer who co-founded the jazz ensemble the Lounge Lizards. He has acted in 19 films, including Stranger Than Paradise and Down by Law, composed music for 20 film and television works and earned a Grammy nomination for his Get Shorty soundtrack. He produced, directed and starred in the series Fishing with John, and later made the HBO series Painting with John.
John Lurie appears in 3 films in The Rerun, from 1984 to 1986. Most of that work is in comedy, drama and crime. Frequent collaborators in The Rerun: Jim Jarmusch (2), Rockets Redglare (2).
Known for
- Stranger Than Paradise (1984). One of the two films he is best known for as an actor.
- Down by Law (1986). The other of his best-known acting roles.
- Fishing with John, Creator. He produced, directed and starred in this television series.
- Painting with John (2021). His HBO series, which ran for three seasons.
- Paris, Texas (1984). Lurie was part of the cast of this 1984 feature.
Movies
Quick answers
- What movies and TV shows has John Lurie been in?
- John Lurie appears in Down by Law (1986), Paris, Texas (1984) and Stranger Than Paradise (1984) on The Remote.
- When was John Lurie born?
- John Lurie was born on 14 December 1952.
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