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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 Fishing ...
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 is a versatile artist who has composed scores 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.
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- Hennepin, Minnesota, USA
The Lounge Lizards leader, Jim Jarmusch star and painter talks about his career, his health and his tribute festival in New York. Read about his musical influences, his singing struggles, his fake jazz label and more.
Mar 11, 2022 · John Lurie talks about his cult TV series Painting With John, his viral bear painting in Russia, and his life in New York in the Eighties. He also reveals how he recovered from Lyme disease and rediscovered his musical creativity.
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...
Jan 29, 2021 · First known as a musician and an actor, pursuits he was forced to abandon by the Lyme disease that still troubles him, Lurie turned to painting, and this new series, whose title calls back to his...
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