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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 he produced, directed, and starred in the ...
Explore the colorful and expressive paintings of John Lurie, a multi-talented artist, musician and actor. Learn more about his work and latest projects.
John Lurie, the self-taught saxophonist and leader of the Lounge Lizards, talks about his career, influences and upcoming tribute festival in New York. He also reveals his struggles with Lyme disease, his singing and acting abilities, and his views on fake jazz and No Wave.
Mar 11, 2022 · John Lurie talks about his cult TV series Painting With John, his viral bear painting in Russia, and his musical collaborations with Jim Jarmusch and Tom Waits. He also reveals how he recovered his creativity and his saxophone skills after Lyme disease.
Mar 15, 2024 · John Lurie, Downtown Icon, Is Living His 26th Life Like It's His Last. He ruled the New York rock underground in the ‘80s, acted for Jarmusch and Scorsese, made two cult TV shows, and survived...
John Lurie is a versatile artist who has composed music for films, starred in Jim Jarmusch movies, and created the TV series Fishing with John. He also suffers from Lyme disease and focuses on painting, which has been exhibited worldwide.
Jan 20, 2021 · The artist, musician and actor John Lurie. His new series for HBO, “Painting With John,” was not intended, at first, to be a TV show at all. Erik Tanner for The New York Times. 20. By...
