Jon Gries

Jon Gries

Born June 17, 1957 (Age: 68) Glendale, California, USA

Biography

An American actor, writer and director. He is known for his role in Napoleon Dynamite as Uncle Rico, and more recently "Lost" as Roger Linus, "Taken" as Casey, and "The Pretender" as Broots. From early roles like Lazlo Hollyfeld in "Real Genius" to the suspicious Greg Hunt in "White Lotus" his career spans across genres, showcasing his talent in both comedic and dramatic roles.
An American actor, writer and director. He is known for his role in Napoleon Dynamite as Uncle Rico, and more recently "Lost" as Roger Linus, "Taken" as Casey, and "The Pretender" as Broots. From early roles like Lazlo Hollyfeld in "Real Genius" to the suspicious Greg Hunt in "White Lotus" his career spans across genres, showcasing his talent in both comedic and dramatic roles.
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Filmography

Operation Chromite

Operation Chromite

2016 as Hoyt Vandenberg Age: 59
Taken 3

Taken 3

2014 as Mark Casey Age: 57
Taken 2

Taken 2

2012 as Mark Casey Age: 55
Natural Selection

Natural Selection

2011 as Peter Age: 53
Crazy on the Outside

Crazy on the Outside

2010 as Edgar Age: 52
Around June

Around June

2008 as Murry Age: 51
Taken

Taken

2008 as Mark Casey Age: 50
The Comebacks

The Comebacks

2007 as Barber Age: 50
No Image

Fathom

2007 as Age: 50
The Astronaut Farmer

The Astronaut Farmer

2007 as FBI Agent Killbourne Age: 49
The Sasquatch Gang

The Sasquatch Gang

2006 as Chilcutt Age: 48
Last Best Chance

Last Best Chance

2005 as Bernard Wheeler Age: 47
Napoleon Dynamite

Napoleon Dynamite

2004 as Uncle Rico Age: 46
The Rundown

The Rundown

2003 as Harvey Age: 46
Northfork

Northfork

2003 as Arnold Age: 46
The Beatnicks

The Beatnicks

2002 as B Cool Age: 44
Jackpot

Jackpot

2001 as Sunny Holiday / Glen Allen Johnson Age: 44
Men in Black

Men in Black

1997 as Van Driver Age: 40
Casualties

Casualties

1997 as Bill Summers Age: 39
The Maze

The Maze

1997 as Dr. Holmes Age: 39
Race Against Time: The Search for Sarah

Race Against Time: The Search for Sarah

1996 as Steve Age: 38
Get Shorty

Get Shorty

1995 as Ronnie Wingate Age: 38
Ed and His Dead Mother

Ed and His Dead Mother

1993 as Rob Sundheimer Age: 35
Four Eyes and Six-Guns

Four Eyes and Six-Guns

1992 as Deputy Elmo (as Jonathan Gries) Age: 35
Fever

Fever

1991 as Bobby Age: 33
The Grifters

The Grifters

1990 as Drunk's Friend Age: 33
Rainbow Drive

Rainbow Drive

1990 as Azzolini Age: 32
Pucker Up and Bark Like a Dog

Pucker Up and Bark Like a Dog

1989 as Max (as Jonathan Gries) Age: 32
Kill Me Again

Kill Me Again

1989 as Alan Swayzie Age: 32
Fright Night Part 2

Fright Night Part 2

1988 as Louie Age: 30
The Monster Squad

The Monster Squad

1987 as Desperate Man Age: 30
Number One with a Bullet

Number One with a Bullet

1987 as Bobby Sweet Age: 29
Running Scared

Running Scared

1986 as Det. Tony Montoya Age: 29
TerrorVision

TerrorVision

1986 as OD Age: 28
Real Genius

Real Genius

1985 as Lazlo Hollyfeld Age: 28
Joysticks

Joysticks

1983 as King Vidiot Age: 25
More American Graffiti

More American Graffiti

1979 as Ron Age: 22