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Jonathan Gries (/ ɡ r aɪ z / GRYZ; born June 17, 1957) [1] [2] is an American actor, writer, and director. He is best known for the role of Uncle Rico in Napoleon Dynamite for which he was nominated for the Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Male, and recurring character Roger Linus on Lost.
Much of the technology in the film is also archaic; Napoleon uses a top-loader VCR and Walkman cassette player, Kip connects to the Internet via a pay-per-minute dial-up connection and Uncle Rico drives a 1975 Dodge Tradesman. [16] [17] The song Napoleon Dynamite dances to at the end of the film—"Canned Heat" by Jamiroquai—came out in 1999.
Napoleon's uncle Rico is a middle-aged man and former high-school athlete who lives in a camper van and is obsessed with his failed football career. He frequently performs get rich quick schemes , believing riches will help him get over his crushed dreams of NFL stardom.
In 2004, a quirky comedy called 'Napoleon Dynamite' exploded. Twenty years later, the stars, coming to Englewood's bergenPAC, discuss the fallout
Jon Heder, Jon Gries and Efren Ramirez will attend September screening and Q&A of "Napoleon Dynamite" at the Tarrytown Music Hall.
Actor Efren Ramirez, who portrayed Pedro in the 2004 cult hit "Napoleon Dynamite" will be in Doylestown on Sunday for a special screening of the film.
Gallo was strongly considered for and almost cast as Uncle Rico in the 2004 film Napoleon Dynamite, though the role ultimately went to Jon Gries. [26] In 2008, Gallo was cast as the titular character in Francis Ford Coppola's drama film Tetro (2009). [27]
Avery played LaFawnduh Lucas-Dynamite in the 2004 film. 'Napoleon Dynamite' star Shondrella Avery reflects on 20 years of impact, fans' hopes for a sequel Skip to main content