JON GRIES
Jon Gries
Gender: Male
Known for: Acting
Birthday: June 17, 1957
Place of Birth: 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.
Filmography
Starring
2025·
Devil May CryHopper / Demon 1 (voice), Hopper / Protester (voice), Pres. Hopper / Soldier (voice), Pres. Hopper / Late Night Host (voice)
2024·
FalloutBiff
2024·
It's Florida, Man.Denver
2021·
The White LotusGreg Hunt
2016·
Dream Corp LLCDr. Roberts
2013·
The BridgeBob
2012·
Napoleon DynamiteUncle Rico (voice)
2010·
NikitaThe Engineer
2010·
Hawaii Five-0Liam Miller
2008·
Sons of AnarchyMagoo
2006·
PsychStrabinsky
2005·
SupernaturalMartin Creaser
2004·
LostRoger Linus
2004·
CSI: NYJim Warren
2003·
Jimmy Kimmel Live!Self - Guest
1995·
Strange LuckHenry Bloom
1994·
ERDefense Attorney Marty Nesmith
1994·
Chicago HopeJack Kimball
1993·
Bakersfield P.D.Ray Coombs
1993·
The X-FilesSalvatore Matola
1992·
MartinShawn McDermott
1989·
Quantum LeapFlash McGrath
1988·
Tattingers1987·
Tour of Duty1987·
Jake and the Fatman1986·
L.A. LawHotel Desk Clerk
1982·
Cagney & Lacey1979·
240-Robert1977·
Mulligan's StewMick Jones
2026·
Carolina CarolineHank Daniels
2025·
Tuesday's Flu2024·
SolventGunner S. Holbrook
2020·
Wish Upon a UnicornBud
2019·
3 Days with DadTim
2018·
Glass JawSam Austin
Dizzy Dean
2016·
Falsely AccusedGus
2013·
Byron's Theme2011·
The Smell of SuccessEarly Dunchamp
Tom Sutter
2010·
Crazy on the OutsideEdgar
2010·
Good IntentionsSheriff Ernie
2008·
So Long JimmyLevi Franklin
2007·
Fathom2006·
The Sasquatch GangChilcutt
Donald Buckheim
2003·
Cold CaseBill Shepard
2003·
Las VegasGreg Walker
2003·
CarnivàleTexas Ranger
2003·
The Snow WalkerPierce
2002·
The BeatnicksB Cool
2001·
24Joseph Wald
1996·
The PretenderBroots
Rob Sundheimer
1990·
Beverly Hills, 90210Dope Dealer
1989·
SeinfeldHomeless Man
1989·
Kill Me AgainAlan Swayzie
1985·
The Twilight Zone(segment "Shelter Skelter")
1984·
High School U.S.A.Leo Bandini
1981·
Falcon CrestStone
1976·
Helter SkelterWilliam Garretson
1975·
The Jeffersons1967·
Will PennyHorace
Lew Schätze
2024·
BitsCult Leader
Self
2017·
All About the MoneyJon Waters
Greg
2016·
Operation ChromiteHoyt Vandenberg
2015·
EndgamePrincipal Thomas
2015·
Pass the LightFranklin
2015·
AmericonsBilly
2014·
Taken 3Mark Casey
2014·
The Last SurvivorsCarson
2014·
Eternity: The MovieBarry Goldfield, Jr.
2014·
FaultsTerry
2014·
Locker 13Archie
2014·
Bad Turn WorseSheriff Shep
2013·
NoobzGreg Lipstein
2013·
Skinwalker RanchHoyt
2013·
A True StoryRichard Simpkins
2012·
Deep in the HeartDick Wallrath
2012·
Unicorn CityShadow Hawk
2012·
Taken 2Mark Casey
2012·
Five Time ChampionMelvin Glee
2011·
Natural SelectionPeter
2009·
ElsewhereMr. Tod
2008·
Bar StarzRicky Fabulous
2008·
South of HeavenHood 1
2008·
Around JuneMurry
2008·
TakenMark Casey
2007·
September DawnJohn D. Lee
2007·
American PastimeEd Tully
2007·
FrankColin York
2007·
The Astronaut FarmerFBI Agent Killbourne
2007·
The ComebacksBarber
2006·
Car BabesGary
2006·
Stick ItBrice Graham
2005·
Last Best ChanceBernard Wheeler
2005·
WaterborneRitter
2004·
Napoleon DynamiteUncle Rico
2003·
The Big EmptyElron
2003·
NorthforkArnold
2003·
The RundownHarvey
2001·
JackpotSunny Holiday / Glen Allen Johnson
Broots
2001·
The Pretender 2001Broots
1999·
Twin Falls IdahoLawyer Jay Harrison
1997·
CasualtiesBill Summers
1997·
The MazeDr. Holmes
1997·
Men in BlackVan Driver
Steve
1995·
Get ShortyRonnie Wingate
1994·
FeverBobby
Deputy Elmo (as Jonathan Gries)
1990·
Rainbow DriveAzzolini
1990·
The GriftersDrunk's Friend
Max (as Jonathan Gries)
1988·
Fright Night Part 2Louie
Bobby Sweet
1987·
The Monster SquadDesperate Man
1986·
Running ScaredDet. Tony Montoya
1986·
TerrorVisionO.D.
1985·
Real GeniusLazlo Hollyfeld
1983·
High School U.S.A.Dirty Curt
1983·
September GunBrian Brian
1983·
JoysticksKing Vidiot
1979·
SunnysideWild Child
1979·
Swap MeetDoug
Ron
Tom
Production
2010·
Pickin' and Grinnin'Director
1999·
Twin Falls IdahoAssociate Producer
1996·
The PretenderDirector