Jack Nance
Biography
Jack Nance was an American actor born on December 21, 1943, in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. He primarily worked in offbeat or avant-garde productions, often collaborating with director David Lynch. Nance's career spanned numerous credits, with a total of 48 known credits. He was also known by the alias John Nance. Jack Nance passed away on December 30, 1996, at the age of 53.
Career overview
Jack Nance was an American actor of stage and screen, primarily starring in offbeat or avant-garde productions. He was known for his work with director David Lynch. Nance's career spanned multiple mediums, with a focus on acting.
Nance's known credits include work in various projects, totaling 48 credits. His work in film and television is notable, particularly in productions that pushed the boundaries of conventional storytelling. His collaborations with David Lynch are a significant aspect of his career.
Nance's acting career was marked by his versatility and willingness to take on unconventional roles. His work with David Lynch is a testament to his ability to adapt to unique and often surreal storytelling.
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- Of Things Past (2023) as Earl Delaney
- Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces (2014) as Pete Martell
- Sinema (2014) as Henry Spencer
- Blue Velvet: The Lost Footage (2011) as Paul
- I Don't Know Jack (2002) as Self
- Mysteries of Love (2002) In Memory Of
- The Short Films of David Lynch (2002) as Self
- Eraserhead Stories (2001) as Self / Henry Spencer (archive footage)
- Lost Highway (1997) as Phil
- Pretty as a Picture: The Art of David Lynch (1997) as Self
- The Secret Agent Club (1996) as Doctor
- Assault on Dome 4 (1996) as Mellow, Dome 4 Oldtimer
- Little Witches (1996) as Father Michael
- Voodoo (1995) as Lewis
- The Demolitionist (1995) as Father McKenzie
- My So-Called Life (1994) as Warren
- Another Midnight Run (1994) as Reilly
- Love and a .45 (1994) as Justice Thurman
- Across the Moon (1994) as Old Cowboy
- Fallen Angels (1993) as Sheriff
- Meatballs 4: To the Rescue (1992) as Neil Peterson
- Whore (1991) as Man Who Helps Liz
- Motorama (1991) as Motel Clerk
- Twin Peaks (1990) as Pete Martell
- Twin Peaks (1990) as Pete Martell (archive footage)
- The Hot Spot (1990) as Julian Ward
- Wild at Heart (1990) as 00 Spool
- Jonathan Ross Presents for One Week Only: David Lynch (1990) as Self
- Twin Peaks (1989) as Pete Martell
- David Lynch: Don't Look at Me (1989) as Self
- Colors (1988) as Officer Samuels
- The Blob (1988) as Doctor
- The French as Seen by… (1988) as (Segment "The Cowboy and the Frenchman")
- The Cowboy and the Frenchman (1988) as Pete
- Tricks of the Trade (1988) as Al
- No Frank in Lumberton (1988) as Self
- Barfly (1987) as Detective
- Blue Velvet (1986) as Paul
- Ghoulies (1985) as Wolfgang
- Dune (1984) as Nefud
- Johnny Dangerously (1984) as Priest
- City Heat (1984) as Aram Strossell
- Hammett (1982) as Gary Salt
- Eraserhead (1977) as Henry Spencer
- Breaker! Breaker! (1977) as Burton
- Bushman (1971) as Felix
- Jump (1971) as Ace
- Fools (1970) as Hippie
- Old Fashioned Spankings