Jon Gries

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Characters played by Jon Gries

Broots — The Pretender (1996)

A computer expert assigned to the Centre's recapture team. He collaborates with Sydney and Miss Parker to track Jarod and shares in the discovery of the organization's hidden secrets.

Shawn McDermott — Martin (1992)

Supporting character in the Martin sitcom, likely a radio station colleague or friend.

Van Driver — Men in Black (1997)

Transport operator, drives MIB vehicles during field missions.

Mark Casey — Taken 3 (2014)

Former CIA colleague who provides tactical intelligence and backup to Bryan.

Mark Casey — Taken (2008)

CIA operative and close friend who aids Bryan with official resources.

Harvey — The Rundown (2003)

Hatcher's brother. Ordered to escape with Mariana and the Gato, but is intercepted and stopped by Travis during the final town confrontation.

Uncle Rico — Napoleon Dynamite (2004)

A delusional, former high-school athlete living in a camper van who temporarily supervises the boys. He exploits the situation for sales, spreads embarrassing rumors about Napoleon, and causes friction with Deb. He is later assaulted by Rex but eventually reconciles with his own girlfriend.

OD — TerrorVision (1986)

Suzy's heavy metal-obsessed boyfriend who arrives with her. He is fascinated by the beast's resemblance to his music gear but ultimately provokes it and is eaten when the alien captor broadcasts a warning on television.

Louie — Fright Night Part 2 (1988)

Regine's vampire henchman who stalks Alex and engages in Part 2's action sequences.

Lazlo Hollyfeld — Real Genius (1985)

Lazlo is a former Pacific Tech student whose genius collapsed after he discovered that his creations were being used to kill. Living secretly in the university tunnels, he advises Chris and Mitch, helps reprogram the laser, and later leaves in an RV he won through mathematics.

Ronnie Wingate — Get Shorty (1995)

Hollywood figure or industry contact.

Elron — The Big Empty (2003)

Not mentioned in the provided plot summary.

Career Overview

Jon Gries has 123 screen credits in a career dating back to 1967. Their work spans 8 cinematic universes — most prominently Taken with 3 titles. Signature works include The Pretender, Men in Black, Taken 2. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
123
Birth Date
1957-06-17
Birth Place
Glendale, California, USA

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 8 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q1319770), public domain (CC0).