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John Lurie
Actor 73 years old

John Lurie

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... Read full bio →

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12 roles
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Character Cusatelli
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Character Jack
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Character Willie
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Character Self
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Character Distinguished Man
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Character Saxophone player
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Character Sparky
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Character Self
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Character James, Apostle
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Character Neighbor Saxophonist
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Character 'Slater'
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Character Sax player

Filmography

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12 titles
Downtown 81
Downtown 81 2001
New Rose Hotel
New Rose Hotel 1998
Blue in the Face
Blue in the Face 1995
Wild at Heart
Wild at Heart 1990
The Last Temptation of Christ
The Last Temptation of Christ 1988
Location Production Footage: The Last Temptation of Christ
Location Production Footage: The Last Temptation of Christ 1988
Il piccolo diavolo
Il piccolo diavolo 1988
Down by Law
Down by Law 1986
Desperately Seeking Susan
Desperately Seeking Susan 1985
Stranger Than Paradise
Stranger Than Paradise 1984
Paris, Texas
Paris, Texas 1984
Permanent Vacation
Permanent Vacation 1980

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