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.
Filmography
all 130
Movies 94
TV Shows 36
self 2
Director 2
Producer 1
Gunner S. Holbrook

Solvent (2024)
Movie
Cult Leader

Only the Good Survive (2023)
Movie
Greg Hunt

The White Lotus (2021)
TV
10
Sam Austin

Glass Jaw (2018)
Movie
Jon Waters

All About the Money (2017)
Movie
Dr. Roberts

Dream Corp LLC (2016)
TV
Gen Hoyt Vandenberg / Hoyt Vandenberg

Operation Chromite (2016)
Movie
1
Dizzy Dean

Durant's Never Closes (2016)
Movie
Principal Thomas

Endgame (2015)
Movie
Franklin

Pass the Light (2015)
Movie
Mark Casey

Taken 3 (2014)
Movie
5.83
Sheriff Shep

Bad Turn Worse (2014)
Movie
Archie

Locker 13 (2014)
Movie
Barry Goldfield, Jr.

Eternity: The Movie (2014)
Movie
Terry

Faults (2014)
Movie
6
Richard Simpkins

A True Story (2013)
Movie
Greg Lipstein

Noobz (2013)
Movie
Mark Casey

Taken 2 (2012)
Movie
5.75
Shadow Hawk

Unicorn City (2012)
Movie
Melvin Glee

Five Time Champion (2012)
Movie
Dick Wallrath

Deep in the Heart (2012)
Movie
Early Dunchamp

The Smell of Success (2011)
Movie
Liam Miller

Hawaii Five-0 (2010)
TV
6.04
The Engineer

Nikita (2010)
TV
6
Director

Pickin' and Grinnin' (2010)
Movie
Sheriff Ernie

Good Intentions (2010)
Movie
Mr. Tod

Elsewhere (2009)
Movie
Ricky Fabulous

Bar Starz (2008)
Movie
Mark Casey

Taken (2008)
Movie
5.68
Colin York

Frank (2007)
Movie
Actor

Fathom (2007)
Movie
John D. Lee

September Dawn (2007)
Movie
Ed Tully

American Pastime (2007)
Movie
FBI Agent Killbourne

The Astronaut Farmer (2007)
Movie
6
Strabinsky

Psych (2006)
TV
6.27
Brice Graham

Stick It (2006)
Movie
Chilcutt

The Sasquatch Gang (2006)
Movie
Martin Creaser

Supernatural (2005)
TV
6.5
Ritter / Carlton

Waterborne (2005)
Movie
Donald Buckheim

Confessions of an Action Star (2005)
Movie
Bernard Wheeler

Last Best Chance (2005)
Movie
Roger Linus

Lost (2004)
TV
7.31
Jim Warren

CSI: NY (2004)
TV
7.14
Uncle Rico

Napoleon Dynamite (2004)
Movie
6
Bill Shepard

Cold Case (2003)
TV
6.2
Harvey

The Rundown (2003)
Movie
6
Texas Ranger

Carnivàle (2003)
TV
6
Arnold

Northfork (2003)
Movie
Joseph Wald

24 (2001)
TV
6.11
Sunny Holiday / Glen Allen Johnson

Jackpot (2001)
Movie
Lawyer Jay Harrison / Associate Producer

Twin Falls Idaho (1999)
Movie
Van Driver

Men in Black (1997)
Movie
6.51
Bill Summers

Casualties (1997)
Movie
Dr. Holmes

The Maze (1997)
Movie
Broots / Director

The Pretender (1996)
TV
6
Ronnie Wingate

Get Shorty (1995)
Movie
6.3
Henry Bloom

Strange Luck (1995)
TV
Defense Attorney Marty Nesmith

ER (1994)
TV
5.44
Ray Coombs

Bakersfield P.D. (1993)
TV
Salvatore Matola

The X-Files (1993)
TV
6
Rob Sundheimer

Ed and His Dead Mother (1993)
Movie
4.25
Shawn McDermott

Martin (1992)
TV
6
Bobby

Fever (1991)
Movie
6
Drunk's Friend

The Grifters (1990)
Movie
6
Azzolini

Rainbow Drive (1990)
Movie
Max (as Jonathan Gries)

Pucker Up and Bark Like a Dog (1989)
Movie
Alan Swayzie

Kill Me Again (1989)
Movie
6
Homeless Man

Seinfeld (1989)
TV
5.99
Flash McGrath / Roscoe (uncredited)

Quantum Leap (1989)
TV
5.84
Desperate Man

The Monster Squad (1987)
Movie
6.23
Bobby Sweet

Number One with a Bullet (1987)
Movie
Hotel Desk Clerk

L.A. Law (1986)
TV
6
Det. Tony Montoya

Running Scared (1986)
Movie
6
Lazlo Hollyfeld

Real Genius (1985)
Movie
6.67
Leo Bandini

High School U.S.A. (1984)
Movie
Dirty Curt

High School U.S.A. (1983)
Movie
4
Brian Brian

September Gun (1983)
Movie
King Vidiot

Joysticks (1983)
Movie
9
Wild Child

Sunnyside (1979)
Movie
William Garretson

Helter Skelter (1976)
Movie
Horace

Will Penny (1967)
Movie
Lew Schätze

The Knife Thrower
Movie
Levi Franklin

So Long Jimmy
Movie
Information
Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1957-06-17 (67 years old)
Birth PlaceGlendale, United States
FatherTom Gries
CitizenshipsUnited States
Also Known AsJonathan Francis Gries, Jon Francis, Johnathan Gries, John Gries, Jonathan Gries, Jonathon Gries, Jonathan Francis "Jon" Gries
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