Where to watch John Lurie in the UK
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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 dis…
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- SpongeBob SquarePants (1999) as Fisherman
- Paris, Texas (1984) as 'Slater'
- Wild at Heart (1990) as Sparky
- Get Shorty (1995) Original Music Composer
- The Last Temptation of Christ (1988) as James, Apostle
- Mobsters (2007) as Narrator
- Fishing with John (1991) as Self
- Excess Baggage (1997) Original Music Composer
- Mystery Train (1989) Original Music Composer
- New Rose Hotel (1999) as Distinguished Man
- Animal Factory (2000) Original Music Composer
- Manny & Lo (1996) Original Music Composer
- Blue in the Face (1995) as Saxophone player
- Down by Law (1986) as Jack
- Desperately Seeking Susan (1985) as Neighbor Saxophonist
- Painting With John (2021) as Self
- Stranger Than Paradise (1984) as Willie
- Brace Up! (1993) Music
- Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain (2021) as Self - Artist / Friend
- Clay Pigeons (1998) Music
- The Little Devil (1988) as Cusatelli
- Lulu on the Bridge (1998) Music
- Variety (1985) Original Music Composer
- Downtown '81 (2001) as Self
- Permanent Vacation (1981) as Sax Player
- Just Your Luck (1996) as Coker
- Blank City (2011) as Self
- Location Production Footage: The Last Temptation of Christ (1988) as Self
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Most-watched John Lurie films currently: Paris, Texas (1984), Wild at Heart (1990), Get Shorty (1995), The Last Temptation of Christ (1988), Excess Baggage (1997).
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Selected TV credits: SpongeBob SquarePants (1999), Mobsters (2007), Fishing with John (1991), Painting With John (2021).
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