Quick Facts
Born:
1943-12-21
Birthplace:
Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Credits:
48 Total Roles
Jack Nance
Acting
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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
Blue Velvet
Paul
Dune
Nefud
Lost Highway
Phil
Eraserhead
Henry Spencer
Twin Peaks
Pete Martell
Twin Peaks
Pete Martell (archive footage)
Wild at Heart
00 Spool
The Blob
Doctor
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Of Things Past MOVIE | Earl Delaney |
| 2014 | Sinema MOVIE | Henry Spencer |
| 2014 | Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces MOVIE | Pete Martell |
| 2011 | Blue Velvet: The Lost Footage MOVIE | Paul |
| 2002 | The Short Films of David Lynch MOVIE | Self |
| 2002 | I Don't Know Jack MOVIE | Self |
| 2001 | Eraserhead Stories MOVIE | Self / Henry Spencer (archive footage) |
| 1997 | Pretty as a Picture: The Art of David Lynch MOVIE | Self |
| 1997 | Lost Highway MOVIE | Phil |
| 1996 | Little Witches MOVIE | Father Michael |