John Lurie
December 14, 1952 · 73 years old
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 produce…
Known For
7 titles
Paris, Texas
Travis Henderson, an aimless drifter who has been missing for four years, wanders out of the desert and must reconnect with society, himself, his life, and his family.
The Last Temptation of Christ
The life of Jesus Christ, his journey through life as he faces the struggles all humans do, and his final temptation on the cross.
Down by Law
Two men are framed and sent to jail, where they meet a murderer who helps them escape and leave the state.
Stranger Than Paradise
A New Yorker's life is thrown into a tailspin when his younger cousin surprise-visits him, starting a strange, unpredictable adventure.
Permanent Vacation
A young man wanders New York City searching for some meaning in life and encounters many idiosyncratic characters.
New Rose Hotel
Two businessmen are hired to steal secrets from a rival, and decide to use a beautiful call girl to do so.
The Little Devil
During an exorcism, father Maurice meets a little devil named Giuditta, who refuses to return to hell and decides to discover the world.