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John Lurie

1952-12-14

The Biography

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 disease and has focused his attention on painting.

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Movies

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The Last Temptation of Christ

7.2 average rating
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Paris, Texas

8.105 average rating
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Wild at Heart

7 average rating
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Desperately Seeking Susan

6.1 average rating
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Down by Law

7.354 average rating
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Stranger Than Paradise

7.156 average rating
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Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain

6.9 average rating
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New Rose Hotel

5.3 average rating
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The Little Devil

6.7 average rating
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Blue in the Face

6.5 average rating
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Permanent Vacation

5.9 average rating
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Downtown '81

6.9 average rating
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Blank City

7 average rating
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Subway Riders

6.5 average rating
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Stranger Than Paradise

7.5 average rating
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John Lurie: A Lounge Lizard Alone

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Just Your Luck

4.3 average rating
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Men in Orbit

5.8 average rating
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Underground U.S.A.

4 average rating
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The Ballad of Sexual Dependency

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