Jon Gries
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.
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Jon Gries Movies
Discover the best Jon Gries movies. Explore the complete filmography, including top-rated classics, newest releases, and highest-grossing films starring Jon Gries ranked by year and score.
1
Taken (2008)
Action
Thriller
Bryan Mills spent years working in the shadows for his government, and all he wants now is a second chance at fatherhood. He lets his teenage daughter Kim fly to...
Score
7.4
2
Stick It (2006)
Comedy
Drama
Haley has the raw talent to compete at any level, but she would rather blow it all up than conform. When a run-in with the law lands her at an...
Score
6.8
3
The Rundown (2003)
Action
Adventure
Comedy
Beck is a bounty hunter who wants out of the business, but first he has one last job: drag his boss's reckless son Travis out of the Amazon and back...
Score
6.4
4
Men in Black (1997)
Action
Adventure
Comedy
A fast-talking NYPD officer stumbles into the strangest job interview of his life and ends up working for a clandestine agency that keeps Earth's alien population in check, all without...
Score
7.2
5
Get Shorty (1995)
Comedy
Crime
Thriller
Chili Palmer collects debts for a living, which turns out to be surprisingly good preparation for Hollywood. Sent to Los Angeles to shake down a B-movie producer, the Miami loan...
Score
6.5
6
Real Genius (1985)
Comedy
Romance
Science Fiction
Fifteen-year-old Mitch arrives at Pacific Tech expecting college to be about science. Instead, his roommate Chris Knight has turned genius into a competitive sport and dorm life into performance art....
Score
6.6
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the highest-rated movies starring Jon Gries?
According to aggregate user scores, the absolute best titles starring Jon Gries are Taken, Stick It, and The Rundown.
How many movies and TV shows has Jon Gries starred in?
Our database currently features a comprehensive filmography of 6 titles starring Jon Gries, ranging from their earliest roles to the newest releases.
Are the movies starring Jon Gries worth watching?
Yes! The overall filmography starring Jon Gries maintains a strong average user rating of 6.8 out of 10 across all tracked titles.