Jon Gries

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 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.

Notable films

Where to start

Highlights from credits and KinoChain journeys.

Taken 3

As Mark Casey

Taken

As Mark Casey

Men in Black

As Van Driver

Taken 2

As Mark Casey

Get Shorty

As Ronnie Wingate

Joysticks

As King Vidiot

Napoleon Dynamite

As Uncle Rico

Running Scared

As Det. Tony Montoya

Related people

Collaborators & neighbours

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  Liam Neeson

  Shared 3 credits

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  Famke Janssen

  Shared 3 credits

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  Maggie Grace

  Shared 3 credits

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  Luc Besson

  Shared 3 credits

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  Leland Orser

  Shared 3 credits

• 

  Nathaniel Méchaly

  Shared 3 credits

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  Robert Mark Kamen

  Shared 3 credits

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  John Papsidera

  Shared 2 credits

Acted

All About the Money

2017 · Jon Waters

Taken 3

2014 · Mark Casey

The Last Survivors

2014 · Carson

Taken 2

2012 · Mark Casey

Taken

2008 · Mark Casey

Napoleon Dynamite

2004 · Uncle Rico

Men in Black

1997 · Van Driver

Get Shorty

1995 · Ronnie Wingate

The Grifters

1990 · Drunk's Friend

The Monster Squad

1987 · Desperate Man

Running Scared

1986 · Det. Tony Montoya

High School U.S.A.

1983 · Dirty Curt

Joysticks

1983 · King Vidiot