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.
CritifyHub Reviews Featuring Jon Gries
Cosmic Wit and Earthly Charm: The Enduring Spark of Men in Black
Barry Sonnenfeld’s Men in Black (1997) is a masterclass in balancing high-concept science fiction with razor-sharp humor, a film that wields its absurdity like a neuralyzer to both dazzle and disarm. ... Read more
Quirky Canvas of Small-Town Solitude: Unpacking Napoleon Dynamite’s Singular Charm
Jared Hess’s Napoleon Dynamite (2004) emerges as a peculiar artifact of early 2000s indie cinema, a film that transforms the mundane into a mosaic of awkward sincerity. Set in the desolate, sepia-tone... Read more
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