Jon Gries

Jon Gries
Gries at the 2011 San Diego Comic-Con
Born
Jonathan Gries

(1957-06-17) June 17, 1957 (age 67)
Glendale, California, U.S.
Other namesJon Francis
Occupations
  • Actor
  • writer
  • director
  • music video director
Years active1968–present

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. He is also known for his roles in Martin, The Pretender, The Monster Squad, Running Scared, Real Genius, Dream Corp LLC, Get Shorty, and The White Lotus.

  1. ^ Gries, Jon (May 19, 2021). "Napoleon Dynamite's Uncle Rico Actor Jon Gries Full Interview". Legends & Masters Show (Interview). Interviewed by Tom Wheeler. Event occurs at 0:34. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
  2. ^ "Today's Birthdays". The Wausau Daily Herald. The Associated Press. June 17, 2004. p. 2B. Actor Jon Gries is 47.