John Lurie
American actor and composer
- Age
- 73years old
- Born
- 14 December 1952Worcester, Massachusetts
- Nationality
USA - Star sign
- Sagittarius
- Years active
- 1980–1995
Known for
About John Lurie
John Lurie is an American actor and composer. They were born on 14 December 1952 in Worcester, Massachusetts. Their career spans 8 titles, among them Paris, Texas (1984), Wild at heart (1990) and Get Shorty (1995).
Their career in figures
The earliest credit MovieNCo has for John Lurie is Permanent Vacation (1980); in all, 8 films over 15 years. They have worked as actor in 6, composer in 5 and writer in 1. Their title most voted by MovieNCo readers is Paris, Texas (1984), with 7 votes. Their busiest decade is the 1980s, with 6 titles. The person they have worked with most is Jim Jarmusch, on 4 films, among them Mystery Train and Down by Law.
Latest work
Full filmography (8)- 1995
- 1990
- 1989
- 1986
- 1985
- 1984
- 1984
- 1980
Where to watch John Lurie
Their films and TV shows you can watch now in the UK, and where.
- 1984
- 1990
- 1995
- 1989
- 1986
- 1985
- 1984
- 1980
Availability checked on 9 November 2026.
The best John Lurie films
By MovieNCo readers' ratings.
- Paris, Texas 1984
- Wild at heart 1990
- Get Shorty 1995
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Questions about John Lurie
How old is John Lurie?
John Lurie is 73 years old: born on 14 December 1952 in Worcester, Massachusetts.
What are the best John Lurie films?
By MovieNCo readers' ratings, the best John Lurie films are Paris, Texas (1984, 8.4), Wild at heart (1990, 7.4) and Get Shorty (1995, 6.5).
How many films and TV shows has John Lurie been in?
MovieNCo lists 8 films for John Lurie, from Permanent Vacation (1980) to Get Shorty (1995).
What is John Lurie's star sign?
John Lurie is a Sagittarius: born on 14 December.