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Jon Gries
AKA: Jonathan Francis Gries · Jon Francis · Johnathan Gries · John Gries · Jonathan Gries
Acting
Born: 1957
Glendale, California, USA
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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.
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Full Credits
| Show / Title | Year | Credit / Role |
|---|---|---|
| Devil May Cry | 2025 | Pres. Hopper / Soldier (voice) |
| It's Florida, Man. | 2024 | Denver |
| The White Lotus | 2021 | Greg Hunt |
| Dream Corp LLC | 2016 | Dr. Roberts |
| The Bridge | 2013 | Bob |
| Napoleon Dynamite | 2012 | Uncle Rico (voice) |
| Nikita | 2010 | The Engineer |
| Sons of Anarchy | 2008 | Magoo |
| Psych | 2006 | Strabinsky |
| CSI: NY | 2004 | Jim Warren |
| Las Vegas | 2003 | Greg Walker |
| Carnivàle | 2003 | Texas Ranger |
| Jimmy Kimmel Live! | 2003 | Self - Guest |
| The Pretender | 1996 | Broots |
| The Pretender | 1996 | Director |
| ER | 1994 | Defense Attorney Marty Nesmith |
| Chicago Hope | 1994 | Jack Kimball |
| The X-Files | 1993 | Salvatore Matola |
| Martin | 1992 | Shawn McDermott |
| Beverly Hills, 90210 | 1990 | Dope Dealer |
| Seinfeld | 1989 | Homeless Man |
| Jake and the Fatman | 1987 | Contributor |
| Tour of Duty | 1987 | Contributor |
| L.A. Law | 1986 | Hotel Desk Clerk |
| The Twilight Zone | 1985 | (segment "Shelter Skelter") |
| Cagney & Lacey | 1982 | Contributor |
| Falcon Crest | 1981 | Stone |
| The Jeffersons | 1975 | Contributor |