Jon Gries
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- June 17, 1957 in Glendale, California, USA
- Active Years
- 1967–2026 (60 Years)
- Total Credits
- 140 credits in database
Biography
Jon Gries is an American actor, writer, and director. He was born on June 17, 1957, in Glendale, California, USA. Gries is known for his acting career, which spans across various genres. He has appeared in numerous films and television shows, with over 135 known credits. Gries is male and has worked in both comedic and dramatic roles. He is also known by other names, including Jonathan Francis Gries, Jon Francis, and Johnat.
Career overview
Jon Gries is an American actor known for his versatility in both comedic and dramatic roles. He has appeared in a wide range of films and television shows throughout his career. One of his notable roles is as Uncle Rico in a film that gained significant attention. He has also played characters in other notable productions, including a role in the television series "Lost" as Roger Linus, and a character in the film "Taken" as Casey. In addition, Gries has appeared in the television series "The Pretender" as Broots.
Gries' career spans multiple genres, showcasing his talent and adaptability as an actor. He has appeared in films such as "Real Genius" where he played the role of Lazlo Hollyfeld. His extensive experience in the entertainment industry has led to numerous credits, with a total of 135 known credits to his name.
Gries was born on June 17, 1957, in Glendale, California, USA. He has worked in the film and television industry for many years, establishing himself as a talented and accomplished actor.
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Full Filmography
140 titles- Carolina Caroline (2026) as Hank Daniels
- Devil May Cry (2025) as Pres. Hopper / Late Night Host (voice)
- Devil May Cry (2025) as Pres. Hopper / Soldier (voice)
- Devil May Cry (2025) as Hopper / Protester (voice)
- Devil May Cry (2025) as Hopper / Demon 1 (voice)
- Tuesday's Flu (2025)
- Fallout (2024) as Biff
- It's Florida, Man. (2024) as Denver
- Bits (2024)
- Solvent (2024) as Gunner S. Holbrook
- Only the Good Survive (2023) as Cult Leader
- The White Lotus (2021) as Greg Hunt
- Wish Upon a Unicorn (2020) as Bud
- Time Warp Vol. 3: Comedy and Camp (2020) as Self
- 3 Days with Dad (2019) as Tim
- Glass Jaw (2018) as Sam Austin
- All About the Money (2017) as Jon Waters
- The Axe Murders of Villisca (2017) as Greg
- Dream Corp LLC (2016) as Dr. Roberts
- Operation Chromite (2016) as Hoyt Vandenberg
- Durant's Never Closes (2016) as Dizzy Dean
- Falsely Accused (2016) as Gus
- You're So Cool, Brewster! The Story of Fright Night (2016) as Himself
- Endgame (2015) as Principal Thomas
- Americons (2015) as Billy
- Pass the Light (2015) as Franklin
- Taken 3 (2014) as Mark Casey
- The Last Survivors (2014) as Carson
- Faults (2014) as Terry
- Bad Turn Worse (2014) as Sheriff Shep
- Locker 13 (2014) as Archie
- Eternity: The Movie (2014) as Barry Goldfield, Jr.
- The Bridge (2013) as Bob
- Skinwalker Ranch (2013) as Hoyt
- Noobz (2013) as Greg Lipstein
- Byron's Theme (2013)
- A True Story (2013) as Richard Simpkins
- Taken 2 (2012) as Mark Casey
- Napoleon Dynamite (2012) as Uncle Rico (voice)
- Deep in the Heart (2012) as Dick Wallrath
- Five Time Champion (2012) as Melvin Glee
- Unicorn City (2012) as Shadow Hawk
- The Smell of Success (2011) as Early Dunchamp
- Natural Selection (2011) as Peter
- Redemption: For Robbing the Dead (2011) as Tom Sutter
- Hawaii Five-0 (2010) as Liam Miller
- Nikita (2010) as The Engineer
- Crazy on the Outside (2010) as Edgar
- Pickin' and Grinnin' (2010) Director
- Good Intentions (2010) as Sheriff Ernie
- Elsewhere (2009) as Mr. Tod
- Sons of Anarchy (2008) as Magoo
- Taken (2008) as Mark Casey
- South of Heaven (2008) as Hood 1
- Bar Starz (2008) as Ricky Fabulous
- Around June (2008) as Murry
- So Long Jimmy (2008) as Levi Franklin
- The Comebacks (2007) as Barber
- The Astronaut Farmer (2007) as FBI Agent Killbourne
- Frank (2007) as Colin York
- September Dawn (2007) as John D. Lee
- Fathom (2007)
- American Pastime (2007) as Ed Tully
- Psych (2006) as Strabinsky
- Stick It (2006) as Brice Graham
- The Sasquatch Gang (2006) as Chilcutt
- Car Babes (2006) as Gary
- Supernatural (2005) as Martin Creaser
- Confessions of an Action Star (2005) as Donald Buckheim
- Last Best Chance (2005) as Bernard Wheeler
- Waterborne (2005) as Ritter
- Lost (2004) as Roger Linus
- CSI: NY (2004) as Jim Warren
- Napoleon Dynamite (2004) as Uncle Rico
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self - Guest
- Cold Case (2003) as Bill Shepard
- Las Vegas (2003) as Greg Walker
- Carnivàle (2003) as Texas Ranger
- The Rundown (2003) as Harvey
- Northfork (2003) as Arnold
- The Snow Walker (2003) as Pierce
- The Big Empty (2003) as Elron
- The Beatnicks (2002) as B Cool
- 24 (2001) as Joseph Wald
- The Pretender 2001 (2001) as Broots
- Jackpot (2001) as Sunny Holiday / Glen Allen Johnson
- The Pretender: Island of the Haunted (2001) as Broots
- Twin Falls Idaho (1999) as Lawyer Jay Harrison
- Twin Falls Idaho (1999) Associate Producer
- Men in Black (1997) as Van Driver
- Casualties (1997) as Bill Summers
- The Maze (1997) as Dr. Holmes
- The Pretender (1996) as Broots
- The Pretender (1996) Director
- Race Against Time: The Search for Sarah (1996) as Steve
- Strange Luck (1995) as Henry Bloom
- Get Shorty (1995) as Ronnie Wingate
- ER (1994) as Defense Attorney Marty Nesmith
- Chicago Hope (1994) as Jack Kimball
- Fever (1994) as Bobby
- The X-Files (1993) as Salvatore Matola
- Bakersfield P.D. (1993) as Ray Coombs
- Ed and His Dead Mother (1993) as Rob Sundheimer
- Martin (1992) as Shawn McDermott
- Four Eyes and Six-Guns (1992) as Deputy Elmo (as Jonathan Gries)
- Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990) as Dope Dealer
- The Grifters (1990) as Drunk's Friend
- Rainbow Drive (1990) as Azzolini
- Seinfeld (1989) as Homeless Man
- Quantum Leap (1989) as Flash McGrath
- Kill Me Again (1989) as Alan Swayzie
- Pucker Up and Bark Like a Dog (1989) as Max (as Jonathan Gries)
- Fright Night Part 2 (1988) as Louie
- Tattingers (1988)
- Jake and the Fatman (1987)
- Tour of Duty (1987)
- The Monster Squad (1987) as Desperate Man
- Number One with a Bullet (1987) as Bobby Sweet
- L.A. Law (1986) as Hotel Desk Clerk
- TerrorVision (1986) as O.D.
- Running Scared (1986) as Det. Tony Montoya
- The Twilight Zone (1985) as (segment "Shelter Skelter")
- Real Genius (1985) as Lazlo Hollyfeld
- High School U.S.A. (1984) as Leo Bandini
- High School U.S.A. (1983) as Dirty Curt
- Joysticks (1983) as King Vidiot
- September Gun (1983) as Brian Brian
- Cagney & Lacey (1982)
- Falcon Crest (1981) as Stone
- 240-Robert (1979)
- More American Graffiti (1979) as Ron
- Swap Meet (1979) as Doug
- Sunnyside (1979) as Wild Child
- Mulligan's Stew (1977)
- The Chicken Chronicles (1977) as Tom
- Helter Skelter (1976) as William Garretson
- The Jeffersons (1975)
- Will Penny (1967) as Horace
- The Knife Thrower as Lew Schätze
- Bicentennial Curious as Mick Jones
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Jon Gries best known for?
Jon Gries is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Carolina Caroline (2026), Devil May Cry (2025), Devil May Cry (2025), Devil May Cry (2025).
When and where was Jon Gries born?
Jon Gries was born on June 17, 1957 in Glendale, California, USA.
How many credits does Jon Gries have?
Jon Gries has accumulated over 140 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1967 to 2026.
What is Jon Gries's background in cinema and television?
Jon Gries is an American actor, writer, and director. He was born on June 17, 1957, in Glendale, California, USA. Gries is known for his acting career, which spans across various genres. He has appeared in numerous films and television shows, with over 135 known credits. Gries is male and has worked in both comedic and...
Jon Gries by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Sons of Anarchy (2008) as Magoo — aged about 51
- The X-Files (1993) as Salvatore Matola — aged about 36
- Supernatural (2005) as Martin Creaser — aged about 48
- Seinfeld (1989) as Homeless Man — aged about 32
- Devil May Cry (2025) as Pres. Hopper / Late Night Host (voice) — aged about 68
- Devil May Cry (2025) as Pres. Hopper / Soldier (voice) — aged about 68
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