John Lurie
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as 'Slater' Paris, Texas 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.
Filmography
Paris, Texas
as 'Slater'
Wild at Heart
as Sparky
The Last Temptation of Christ
as James, Apostle
Down by Law
as Jack
Stranger Than Paradise
as Willie
Desperately Seeking Susan
as Neighbor Saxophonist
The Little Devil
as Cusatelli
Permanent Vacation
as Sax Player
Blue in the Face
as Saxophone player
New Rose Hotel
as Distinguished Man
Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain
as Self - Artist / Friend
Downtown '81
as Self
Stranger Than Paradise
as Willie
Blank City
as Self
Underground U.S.A.
as Jack Smith
Men in Orbit
as Astronaut
Subway Riders
as The Saxophonist
Just Your Luck
as Coker
TV Party
as Self