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John Lurie

Dec 14, 1952 (72 years old) in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA

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.

Known For

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SpongeBob SquarePants
Fisherman
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Fishing with John
Self
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Paris, Texas
'Slater'
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Mobsters
Narrator
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Wild at Heart
Sparky
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The Last Temptation of Christ
James, Apostle
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Desperately Seeking Susan
Neighbor Saxophonist
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Stranger Than Paradise
Willie
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Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain
Self - Artist / Friend
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The Little Devil
Cusatelli

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