
Jon Gries
- Date of Birth: 1957-06-17
- 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 ear... 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.

The Chicken Chronicles
Comedy • 1977 October

Four Eyes and Six-Guns
Western, Comedy, TV Movie • 1992 December

Around June
Animation, Drama, Fantasy, Romance • 2008 October

Eternity: The Movie
Comedy, Music • 2014 March

Bar Starz
Comedy • 2008 March

Swap Meet
Comedy • 1979 September

Only the Good Survive
Thriller, Comedy, Horror • 2023 March

Byron's Theme
Drama, Comedy • 2013 September

Bits
Drama, Horror, Thriller, Romance • 2024 March

Carolina Caroline
Crime, Romance, Thriller • 2025 May