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He played Ben Linus's father Roger in a recurring role on the TV series Lost. He played Shawn on the Fox sitcom Martin during the first two seasons. He appeared twice in the TV series Quantum Leap —first, as a bookie in the episode "The Right Hand of God" and then as a band member in the episode "Glitter Rock".
His father, Tom Gries, was a renowned director, which helped shape Jon’s early interest in acting. Gries’ breakthrough role came in the 1980s with his performance in “Real Genius” and “The Monster Squad.”
Oct 31, 2023 · Jon Gries is a proud father. Beyond his professional accomplishments, Jon Gries is a loving father to his three children, highlighting his dedication to family and the importance he places on his role as a parent.
On Lost (2004) he played the father of Michael Emerson, who is actually 3 years older than him. Son of noted writer/director/producer Tom Gries and actress Mary Munday. His paternal step-grandfather was jazz musician Muggsy Spanier (who was married to Jon's grandmother, Ruth).
Dec 9, 2021 · Jon Gries, birth name, Jonathan Francis Gries, was born on 17 June 1957 in Glendale, California, USA. His father, Tom Gries, is a director. Jon has a sister, Cary Gries, who is an actress. Gries played Shawn McDermott in the television series Martin from 1992 to 1994.
Jonathan Francis 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 as recurring character Roger Linus on Lost.
Apr 13, 2023 · One of the lesser-known facts about Jon Gries is that his father was a successful director in Hollywood. Tom Gries was a TV and film director, writer, and producer.
