Jack Nance | |
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 Nance on the poster for Eraserhead (1977) | |
| Born | Marvin John Nance December 21, 1943 Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Died | December 30, 1996 (aged 53) |
| Other names | John Nance |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1970–1996 |
| Spouses | |
Marvin John Nance (December 21, 1943 – December 30, 1996), known professionally as Jack Nance, was an American actor. A longtime collaborator of filmmaker David Lynch, Nance portrayed the lead in Lynch's directorial debut Eraserhead (1977). He continued to work with Lynch throughout his career, which included a recurring role as Pete Martell on Twin Peaks (1990–1991).
- ^ Smith, Kyle; Benet, Lorenzo (February 10, 1997). "A Mysterious End: The Death of Twin Peaks Actor Jack Nance Was as Strange as the Characters He Played". People. Vol. 47, no. 5. Archived from the original on March 19, 2016. Retrieved November 2, 2024.