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Jonathan Francis "Jon" Gries (born June 17, 1957) is an American actor, writer and director. He is also credited under the names Jon Francis and Jonathan Gries. He is best known for his role in Napoleon Dynamite as Uncle Rico, and also more recently as recurring character Roger Linus on Lost. He is also known for his roles in Martin, The Pretender, and Running Scared.
Gries was born in Glendale, California, the son of Mary Eleanor Munday, an actress, and Thomas Stephen "Tom" Gries, a writer, director, and producer. His first film role came at the age of 11, when he played the Boy Horace in the Charlton Heston film Will Penny, which was written and directed by his father. Some of his signature roles have come in cult classics. He played Lazlo Hollyfeld in Real Genius (1985), Azzolini in Rainbow Drive, Shawn McDermott in the TV series Martin (1992-1994), Ronnie Wingate in Get Shorty (1995), Harvey in The Rundown, and Uncle Rico in Napoleon Dynamite (2004). Gries has played a werewolf on several occasions, such as Fright Night Part II and The Monster Squad. In the historical Western film September Dawn, he played executed murderer John D. Lee, in a performance praised by critics who otherwise panned the film. He played Casey in the films Taken (2008), Taken 2 (2012), and Taken 3 (2015), and was also in TerrorVision, as O.D. He also lent his voice for the video game Hitman: Absolution.
We asked Jon Gries who played uncle Rico in ‘Napoleon Dynamite’, what happen to the cartoon? Jon tells us Fox network basically didn’t want to lose any more money and the cartoon only lasted 6 episodes! Subscribe! TMZ -- https://youtube.com/user/TMZ Subscribe! TMZ Sports -- https://youtube.com/user/TMZSports Subscribe! toofab -- https://youtube.com/user/toofabvideos NEED MORE? Like us on! Facebook -- https://www.facebook.com/TMZ Follow us! Twitter -- https://twitter.com/tmz Follow us! Tumblr -- zone.tmz.com TMZ on iOS -- http://tmz.me/tHs84rW TMZ on Android -- http://tmz.me/cKCCRoq
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Fresh out of prison, all Ray wants is to get back with Lacy, but she's in a stable relationship now with Elliott, a pacifist, and wants nothing to do with him. When she's kidnapped by Ray's former associates, he and Elliott must team up to save the woman they love. Director: Larry Elikann Writer: Larry Brothers Stars: Armand Assante, John Achorn, Joe Spano, Sam Neil, Jon Gries, Joe Spano, Mark Boone Junior, Marica Gay Harden, Gregg Henry,
Official trailer for 'Pass the Light' starring Cameron Palatas, Jon Gries, Allie Deberry, Colby French and Milena Govich » Get Movie Times, Tickets, & More: http://goo.gl/CCWVED » Subscribe to Moviefone Today: http://bit.ly/15j8XWV Pass the Light follows 17 year-old high school student Steve Bellafiore (Cameron Palatas). Disturbed by a congressional candidate’s use of religion to spread hatred and intolerance, Steve runs for Congress on a campaign of uniting the town by spreading the message of love and community. Theatrical Release Date: February 6th, 2015 Directors: Malcolm Goodwin and Victor Hawks Genre: Drama Watch The Latest Movie Trailers Here: http://bit.ly/YY82pA Watch More Movie Clips: http://goo.gl/qUX3u Moviefone is your No. 1 source for today's biggest movies! Subscribe to...
Jon Gries, Uncle Rico from Napoleon Dynamite, talks about the new Napoleon Dynamite Animated series which premieres on Fox Sunday, January 15th, at 8:30 pm.
CLIP from TERRORVISION We claim zero ownership over the clip shown. Please support TerrorVision, Jon Gries and Full Moon Entertainment. HIDDEN HORIZONS http://HIDDENHORIZONS.net
While vacationing with a friend in Paris, an American girl is kidnapped by a gang of human traffickers intent on selling her into forced prostitution. Working against the clock, her ex-spy father must pull out all the stops to save her. But with his best years possibly behind him, the job may be more than he can handle. https://www.cine35mm.com/us/movie/101147/taken
Fresh out of prison, all Ray wants is to get back with Lacy, but she's in a stable relationship now with Elliott, a pacifist, and wants nothing to do with him. When she's kidnapped by Ray's former associates, he and Elliott must team up to save the woman they love. Director: Larry Elikann Writer: Larry Brothers Stars: Armand Assante, John Achorn, Joe Spano, Sam Neil, Jon Gries, Joe Spano, Mark Boone Junior, Marica Gay Harden, Gregg Henry,
Napoleon Dynamite 2004 . A listless and alienated teenager decides to help his new friend win the class presidency in their small western high school, while he must deal with his bizarre family life back home.
Adam Carolla and Dr Drew guest Efren Ramirez & Jon Gries Classic
Director Martha Coolidge was joined by actor Jon Gries for USC's "Movies We Love" series on May 4, 2016 for an hour and a half Q&A; moderated by Timothy Dowling. Part 2. Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gsR1rV2YQyM Part 3: https://youtu.be/FnCiBXnzc7o
Napoleon Dynamite (2004) Movie ** Jon Heder, Efren Ramirez, Jon Gries A listless and alienated teenager decides to help his new friend win the class presidency in their small western high school, while he must deal with his bizarre family life back home.
Welcome to Fright Night Part II. Peter Vincent (Roddy McDowall), "The Great Vampire Killer" and Charlie Brewster (William Ragsdale) are back in the sequel to the box office smash hit, Fright Night... and so are the bloodthirsty creatures of the night. Charlie has just met Regine Dandridge (Julie Carmen), an exotic, heart-stopping beauty with a deadly taste for things warm and red. He can't stop thinking about her... dreaming about her. Not even Charlie's girlfriend, Alex (Traci Lind) nor Peter Vincent can keep him from being mesmerized by her fatally seductive powers. As the irresistible Regine drains the blood from his veins, Charlie is suddenly jolted by the spine-chilling reality that there's only one thing more terrifying than fighting vampires-- becoming one. Director Tommy Lee Walla...
Action Movie Anatomy is discussing Taken today with Cathy Kelley! Subscribe on YouTube: http://youtube.com/popcorntalknetwork Comment Below! Action Movie Anatomy hosts Ben Bateman and Andrew Ghai break down Independence Day with guest host Cathy Kelley! Taken is a 2008 English-language French action thriller film directed by Pierre Morel, written by Luc Besson and Robert Mark Kamen, and starring Liam Neeson, Maggie Grace, Leland Orser, Jon Gries, David Warshofsky, Holly Valance, Katie Cassidy, Xander Berkeley, Olivier Rabourdin, Gérard Watkins, and Famke Janssen. It is the first installment in the Takenfilm series. Neeson plays a former CIA operative named Bryan Mills who sets about tracking down his daughter after she is kidnapped by human traffickers for sexual slavery while traveling...
French action http://crazybeautif.blogspot.com/0936501 thriller film directed by Pierre Morel, written by Luc Besson and Robert Mark Kamen, and starring Liam Neeson, Maggie Grace, Leland Orser, Jon Gries, David Warshofsky, Holly Valance, Katie Cassidy, Xander Berkeley, Olivier Rabourdin, Gérard Watkins, and Famke Janssen. It is the first installment in the Taken film series.
O filme é um drama emocionante sobre um garoto que vive uma vida idílica com seus pais adotivos, na costa da Flórida. Tudo esta perfeito até o dia que eles r. Do Fundo do Coração - Filme Completo Dublado Em uma pequena cidade do Texas, nos EUA, Dick Wallrath (Jon Gries) vive maus bocados com sua família. Alcoólatra. Tags: Do Fundo do Coração,Filmes Completos Dublados ==================================== Do Fundo do Coração,Filmes Completos Dublados filmes completos dubla. A estressada e egocêntrica apresentadora de talk-show, Eva Lovett, está preocupada com o fato de talvez nunca encontrar um verdadeiro amor. Para piorar sua s.
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We asked Jon Gries who played uncle Rico in ‘Napoleon Dynamite’, what happen to the cartoon? Jon tells us Fox network basically didn’t want to lose any more money and the cartoon only lasted 6 episodes! Subscribe! TMZ -- https://youtube.com/user/TMZ Subscribe! TMZ Sports -- https://youtube.com/user/TMZSports Subscribe! toofab -- https://youtube.com/user/toofabvideos NEED MORE? Like us on! Facebook -- https://www.facebook.com/TMZ Follow us! Twitter -- https://twitter.com/tmz Follow us! Tumblr -- zone.tmz.com TMZ on iOS -- http://tmz.me/tHs84rW TMZ on Android -- http://tmz.me/cKCCRoq
An informal interview with Jon Voight, Jon Gries (lead actor), screenwriter Brian Hoffman, executive director Jay Hoffman about the new movie, "Deep In the Heart," that also stars Voight's son, James Haven. (Interview and video by Pamela Cosel/KXAN)
Subscribe! http://bit.ly/mrSda2 Haley Lu Richardson, Jon Gries, Michael McCartney, Rena Owen, Casey Adams, Veronica Sixtos, Thomas S. Hammock, Ben Stillwell, Joey Luthman, Rose McConnell, Rochelle Vallese on the red carpet at "The Last Survivors" premiere held at Westwood Crest Theater in Los Angeles, Ca July 28, 2015 Brief synopsis: In a barren, post-apocalyptic America, water is everything - and it's in dwindling supply in the action-packed drama THE LAST SURVIVORS. The suspenseful directorial debut of production designer Tom Hammock (The Guest, You're Next) comes to VOD and all digital platforms from Dark Sky Films on August 4, 2015. The film will also be available day & date on Blu-ray & DVD. http://www.maximotv.com ©Ricomix Productions
Interview from New York Comic Con 2016 with Jon Gries (Dr. Roberts) and Nick Rutherford (Patient 88), of the new Adult Swim series "Dream Corp LLC." Series Premieres Sunday, October 23rd @ 11:45pm!
We talked with actors Jon Gries & Nick Rutherford about their roles in the upcoming live-action television series DreamCorp LLC, coming to Adult Swim! NYCityGuys.com Twitter.com/NYCityGuys
Please watch: "Blake Shelton sings Lady Marmalade & Smokes WHAT?!?! w/ Christina Aguilera | The Voice" ➨ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jn-96ATCXJs -~-~~-~~~-~~-~- For all those who've enjoyed impersonating the Napoleon Dynamite characters, Fox gave them the opportunity to compete in front of the stars for a chance to win $1000.00! The judges were: Jon Heder, Efren Ramirez, Tina Majorino, Sandy Martin, Jon Gries, and Diedrich Bader. The winners were Ross Marquand, Andy Kear and Wes Freitas! Check out why... Check out some of the best moments together with the best judge reactions!
We asked Jon Gries who played uncle Rico in ‘Napoleon Dynamite’, what happen to the cartoon? Jon tells us Fox network basically didn’t want to lose any more money and the cartoon only lasted 6 episodes! Subscribe! TMZ -- https://youtube.com/user/TMZ Subscribe! TMZ Sports -- https://youtube.com/user/TMZSports Subscribe! toofab -- https://youtube.com/user/toofabvideos NEED MORE? Like us on! Facebook -- https://www.facebook.com/TMZ Follow us! Twitter -- https://twitter.com/tmz Follow us! Tumblr -- zone.tmz.com TMZ on iOS -- http://tmz.me/tHs84rW TMZ on Android -- http://tmz.me/cKCCRoq
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Fresh out of prison, all Ray wants is to get back with Lacy, but she's in a stable relationship now with Elliott, a pacifist, and wants nothing to do with him. When she's kidnapped by Ray's former associates, he and Elliott must team up to save the woman they love. Director: Larry Elikann Writer: Larry Brothers Stars: Armand Assante, John Achorn, Joe Spano, Sam Neil, Jon Gries, Joe Spano, Mark Boone Junior, Marica Gay Harden, Gregg Henry,
Official trailer for 'Pass the Light' starring Cameron Palatas, Jon Gries, Allie Deberry, Colby French and Milena Govich » Get Movie Times, Tickets, & More: http://goo.gl/CCWVED » Subscribe to Moviefone Today: http://bit.ly/15j8XWV Pass the Light follows 17 year-old high school student Steve Bellafiore (Cameron Palatas). Disturbed by a congressional candidate’s use of religion to spread hatred and intolerance, Steve runs for Congress on a campaign of uniting the town by spreading the message of love and community. Theatrical Release Date: February 6th, 2015 Directors: Malcolm Goodwin and Victor Hawks Genre: Drama Watch The Latest Movie Trailers Here: http://bit.ly/YY82pA Watch More Movie Clips: http://goo.gl/qUX3u Moviefone is your No. 1 source for today's biggest movies! Subscribe to...
Jon Gries, Uncle Rico from Napoleon Dynamite, talks about the new Napoleon Dynamite Animated series which premieres on Fox Sunday, January 15th, at 8:30 pm.
CLIP from TERRORVISION We claim zero ownership over the clip shown. Please support TerrorVision, Jon Gries and Full Moon Entertainment. HIDDEN HORIZONS http://HIDDENHORIZONS.net
While vacationing with a friend in Paris, an American girl is kidnapped by a gang of human traffickers intent on selling her into forced prostitution. Working against the clock, her ex-spy father must pull out all the stops to save her. But with his best years possibly behind him, the job may be more than he can handle. https://www.cine35mm.com/us/movie/101147/taken
Adam Carolla and Dr Drew guest Efren Ramirez & Jon Gries Classic
https://youtu.be/kUeCurT6dWQ Liam Neeson Maggie Grace Leland Orser Jon Gries David Warshofsky Katie Cassidy Holly Valance Famke Janssen
Napoleon Dynamite (2004) Movie ** Jon Heder, Efren Ramirez, Jon Gries A listless and alienated teenager decides to help his new friend win the class presidency in their small western high school, while he must deal with his bizarre family life back home.
Welcome to Fright Night Part II. Peter Vincent (Roddy McDowall), "The Great Vampire Killer" and Charlie Brewster (William Ragsdale) are back in the sequel to the box office smash hit, Fright Night... and so are the bloodthirsty creatures of the night. Charlie has just met Regine Dandridge (Julie Carmen), an exotic, heart-stopping beauty with a deadly taste for things warm and red. He can't stop thinking about her... dreaming about her. Not even Charlie's girlfriend, Alex (Traci Lind) nor Peter Vincent can keep him from being mesmerized by her fatally seductive powers. As the irresistible Regine drains the blood from his veins, Charlie is suddenly jolted by the spine-chilling reality that there's only one thing more terrifying than fighting vampires-- becoming one. Director Tommy Lee Walla...
Napoleon Dynamite (2004) Movie ** Jon Heder, Efren Ramirez, Jon Gries A listless and alienated teenager decides to help his new friend win the class presidency in their small western high school, while he must deal with his bizarre family life back home.
Napoleon Dynamite (2004) Movie ** Jon Heder, Efren Ramirez, Jon Gries A listless and alienated teenager decides to help his new friend win the class presidency in their small western high school, while he must deal with his bizarre family life back home.
Director Martha Coolidge was joined by actor Jon Gries for USC's "Movies We Love" series on May 4, 2016 for an hour and a half Q&A; moderated by Timothy Dowling. Part 2. Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gsR1rV2YQyM Part 3: https://youtu.be/FnCiBXnzc7o
English-language French action thriller film directed by Pierre Morel, written by Luc Besson and Robert Mark Kamen, and starring Liam Neeson, Maggie Grace, Leland Orser, Jon Gries, David Warshofsky, Holly Valance, Katie Cassidy, Xander Berkeley, Olivier Rabourdin, Gérard Watkins, and Famke Janssen