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Jack Nance
Actor

Jack Nance

21 Dec 1943Born
30 Dec 1996Died
53Age at death
40Credits

Biography

Marvin John Nance (December 21, 1943 – December 30, 1996), known professionally as Jack Nance and occasionally credited as John Nance, was an American actor of stage and screen, primarily starring in offbeat or avant-garde productions. He was known for his work with director David Lynch, particularly for his roles in Eraserhead, Blue Velvet and Twin Peaks.

Known for

Filmography

  1. TBAOld Fashioned SpankingsFilm
  2. 2023Of Things PastFilm: Earl Delaney
  3. 2014SinemaFilm: Henry Spencer
  4. 2014Twin Peaks: The Missing PiecesFilm: Pete Martell
  5. 2011Blue Velvet: The Lost FootageFilm: Paul
  6. 1997Lost HighwayFilm: Phil
  7. 1996Little WitchesFilm: Father Michael
  8. 1996Assault on Dome 4Film: Mellow, Dome 4 Oldtimer
  9. 1996The Secret Agent ClubFilm: Doctor
  10. 1995VoodooFilm: Lewis
  11. 1995The DemolitionistFilm: Father McKenzie
  12. 1994Love and a .45Film: Justice Thurman
  13. 1994Across the MoonFilm: Old Cowboy
  14. 1994My So-Called LifeSeries: Warren (1 episode)
  15. 1994Another Midnight RunFilm: Reilly
  16. 1993Fallen AngelsSeries: Sheriff (1 episode)
  17. 1992Meatballs 4: To the RescueFilm: Neil Peterson
  18. 1991MotoramaFilm: Motel Clerk
  19. 1991WhoreFilm: Man Who Helps Liz
  20. 1990The Hot SpotFilm: Julian Ward
  21. 1990Wild at HeartFilm: 00 Spool
  22. 1990Twin PeaksSeries: Pete Martell, Pete Martell (archive footage) (30 episodes)
  23. 1989Twin PeaksFilm: Pete Martell
  24. 1988Tricks of the TradeFilm: Al
  25. 1988The Cowboy and the FrenchmanFilm: Pete
  26. 1988The French as Seen by…Film: (Segment "The Cowboy and the Frenchman")
  27. 1988The BlobFilm: Doctor
  28. 1988ColorsFilm: Officer Samuels
  29. 1987BarflyFilm: Detective
  30. 1986Blue VelvetFilm: Paul
  31. 1984Johnny DangerouslyFilm: Priest
  32. 1984DuneFilm: Nefud
  33. 1984City HeatFilm: Aram Strossell
  34. 1984GhouliesFilm: Wolfgang
  35. 1982HammettFilm: Gary Salt
  36. 1977EraserheadFilm: Henry Spencer
  37. 1977Breaker! Breaker!Film: Burton
  38. 1971BushmanFilm: Felix
  39. 1971JumpFilm: Ace
  40. 1970FoolsFilm: Hippie

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