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John P. Navin, Jr. Biography and Full Filmography - MovieWise

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Born:
1968-07-24

Birthplace:
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Credits:
12 Total Roles

John P. Navin, Jr.

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Biography

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.

John P. Navin Jr. (born July 24, 1968) is an American film and television actor from Philadelphia. He is well known for his roles in the 1981 drama film Taps and the 1983 movie Losin' It, in both of which he co-starred with Tom Cruise. He also starred in National Lampoon's Vacation as Cousin Dale.

Navin starred in the short-lived 1983 television series Jennifer Slept Here with Ann Jillian.

He has made guest appearances on the television shows The Facts of Life, Gimme a Break!, Silver Spoons, Cheers, and Double Trouble.

He has the honor for being the first patron on Cheers, appearing as a teenager who presents a fake I.D. to try to get a drink.

Description above from the Wikipedia article John P. Navin Jr., licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Known For

Full Filmography

Year Title Role
1986 Mr. Sunshine TV Self
1985 Explorers MOVIE Couple at Drive-In
1984 The Toughest Man in the World MOVIE Billy
1984 Double Trouble TV Miles
1983 Jennifer Slept Here TV Joey Elliot
1983 National Lampoon's Vacation MOVIE Cousin Dale
1983 Losin' It MOVIE Wendell/Whimp
1982 Cheers TV Boy
1982 Silver Spoons TV Hobart 'Ox' Doyle
1981 Taps MOVIE Derek Mellott

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