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Jonathan Gries (/ ɡraɪz / GRYZ; born June 17, 1957) [1][2] is an American actor, writer, and director. He is best known for the role of Uncle Rico in Napoleon Dynamite for which he was nominated for the Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Male, and recurring character Roger Linus on Lost.
77 Photos. Jon Gries was born on 17 June 1957 in Glendale, California, USA. He is an actor and producer, known for Napoleon Dynamite (2004), Men in Black (1997) and The Pretender (1996). More at IMDbPro.
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Dec 9, 2021 · Jon Gries, birth name, Jonathan Francis Gries, was born on 17 June 1957 in Glendale, California, USA. His father, Tom Gries, is a director. Jon has a sister, Cary Gries, who is an actress. Gries played Shawn McDermott in the television series Martin from 1992 to 1994.
Jon Gries was born on June 17, 1957 in Glendale, California, USA. He is an actor and producer, known for Napoleon Dynamite (2004), Men in Black (1997) and The Pretender (1996).
- June 17, 1957
Jan 7, 2024 · Jon was 10-years-old when he launched his acting career, with his portrayal of Horace – aka ‘Button’ – in the hit romantic western movie “Will Penny”, written and directed by his father. It follows the cowboy Will Penny, who has found his cabin occupied by a woman and her son.
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.
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Born in Glendale, California, on June 17, 1957, Gries comes from a family deeply rooted in the entertainment industry. His father, Tom Gries, was a renowned director, which helped shape Jon’s early interest in acting. Gries’ breakthrough role came in the 1980s with his performance in “Real Genius” and “The Monster Squad.”
