John Lurie

  • Name: John Lurie
  • Date of Birth: December 14, 1952
  • Place of Birth: Not available
Mini-bio: Actor/composer John Lurie began his career studying the alto saxophone, then moved to New York with his brother, pianist Evan Lurie; they formed the Lounge Lizards, a freeform jazz combo that went on ... read moreto gain some distinction. Beginning in 1977 he directed and appeared in his own Super-8 films, and also acted in many New York-made Super-8 films by other filmmakers. In 1980 he began scoring numerous films, most importantly Jim Jarmusch's first feature-length film, Permanent Vacation (1982), in which he also appeared. This began a significant association with Jarmusch; Lurie co-starred in Jarmusch's breakthrough film Stranger Than Paradise (1984), provided the music, and has acted in and/or scored other of Jarmusch's films as well. His work with Jarmusch brought him to the attention of other directors, and he has appeared in a handful of movies while maintaining his work as a screen composer. ~ Rovi
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  • In addition to composing the soundtrack to the indi-film classic "Down By Law", this American musician also had a leading role opposite Italian actor Roberto Begnini. (hint: there are a few songs that are used in the film that should not be mistaken for the film's soundtrack)  Answer »
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