Jon Gries

Jon Gries is known for Men in Black (1997), Taken (2008), Taken 2 (2012).

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.

Questions about Jon Gries

How many Jon Gries films are in the catalogue?

The CineQuiz catalogue has 92 films with Jon Gries, from 1967 to 2026.

What is the best rated Jon Gries film?

The best rated Jon Gries film in the catalogue is Taken (2008), rated 7.4.

What was the first Jon Gries film?

The first Jon Gries film in the catalogue is Will Penny, from 1967.

Who has Jon Gries worked with the most?

In the catalogue, Jon Gries shares the most credits with Leland Orser (4 films), Famke Janssen (3 films) and Liam Neeson (3 films).

People data: TMDb.

Known for

Trivia

Also works as: film director · film producer · writer
Studied at: Stella Adler Studio of Acting
Father: Tom Gries

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Full filmography

96 films — 92 in the catalogue

Series and TV shows

34 titles

People data: TMDb.

Cast