Jon Gries
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.
Acting
2025
Unknown
2025
Pres. Hopper / Soldier (voice)
2025
Pres. Hopper / Late Night Host (voice)
2024
Denver
2024
Gunner S. Holbrook
2024
Unknown
2021
Greg Hunt
2020
2018
Sam Austin
2017
2016
Dr. Roberts
2016
Gen Hoyt Vandenberg
2016
Hoyt Vandenberg
2016
2016
Dizzy Dean
2015
Principal Thomas
2015
Franklin
2015
Billy
2014
Mark Casey
2014
Sheriff Shep
2014
Carson
2014
Archie
2014
Barry Goldfield, Jr.
2014
Terry
2013
Hoyt
2013
Richard Simpkins
2013
Bob
2013
Greg Lipstein
2012
Mark Casey
2012
Shadow Hawk
2012
Uncle Rico
2012
Dick Wallrath
2011
Early Dunchamp
2010
Liam Miller
2010
The Engineer
2010
Sheriff Ernie
2010
Edgar
2009
Mr. Tod
2008
Levi Franklin
2008
Magoo
2008
Ricky Fabulous
2008
Mark Casey
2007
Colin York
2007
Barber
2007
John D. Lee
2007
Ed Tully
2007
FBI Agent Killbourne
2006
Gary
2006
Strabinsky
2006
Brice Graham
2006
Chilcutt
2005
Martin Creaser
2005
Donald Buckheim
2004
Roger Linus
2004
Jim Warren
2004
Uncle Rico
2003
Bill Shepard
2003
Harvey
2003
Greg Walker
2003
Texas Ranger
2003
Pierce
2003
Arnold
2003
Elron
2002
B Cool
2001
2001
Joseph Wald
2001
Broots
1999
Lawyer Jay Harrison
1997
Van Driver
1997
Dr. Holmes
1996
Broots
1996
1995
Ronnie Wingate
1995
Henry Bloom
1994
Defense Attorney Marty Nesmith
1994
Jack Kimball
1993
Ray Coombs
1993
Salvatore Matola
1993
Rob Sundheimer
1992
Deputy Elmo (as Jonathan Gries)
1992
Shawn McDermott
1991
Bobby
1990
Dope Dealer
1990
Drunk's Friend
1990
Azzolini
1989
Alan Swayzie
1989
Homeless Man
1989
Flash McGrath
1989
Roscoe (uncredited)
1988
Unknown
1988
Louie
1987
Unknown
1987
Unknown
1987
Desperate Man
1987
Bobby Sweet
1986
Hotel Desk Clerk
1986
Det. Tony Montoya
1986
1985
(segment "Shelter Skelter")
1985
Lazlo Hollyfeld
1984
Leo Bandini
1983
Dirty Curt
1983
Brian Brian
1983
King Vidiot
1982
Unknown
1981
Stone
1979
Doug
1979
Unknown
1979
1979
Wild Child
1977
Unknown
1976
William Garretson
1975
Unknown
1967
Horace
Production
1999
Associate Producer
Directing
1996
Director
Infos
Jon Gries
Male
6/17/1957
Jonathan Francis Gries
Jon Francis
Johnathan Gries
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Jonathan Francis "Jon" Gries