Jack Nance
Fame aside, Jack Nance is above all a career actor who has been at it long enough for audiences to grow up watching him. He has been working on screen for more than 56 years. The single most recognizable credit is 'Blue Velvet', playing Paul. 'Dune' is close behind in visibility.
Jack Nance
27 Movies
2 Series
Fame aside, Jack Nance is above all a career actor who has been at it long enough for audiences to grow up watching him. He has been working on screen for more than 56 years. The single most recognizable credit is 'Blue Velvet', playing Paul. 'Dune' is close behind in visibility.
Movies
Plays 00 Spool
Wild at Heart
1990
Plays Nefud
Dune
1984
Plays Phil
Lost Highway
1997
Plays Henry Spencer
Eraserhead
1977
Plays Paul
Blue Velvet
1986
Plays Julian Ward
The Hot Spot
1990
Plays Doctor
The Blob
1988
Plays Detective
Barfly
1987
Plays Pete Martell
Twin Peaks
1989
Plays Man Who Helps Liz
Whore
1991
Plays Officer Samuels
Colors
1988
Plays Lewis
Voodoo
1995
Plays Burton
Breaker! Breaker!
1977
Plays Wolfgang
Ghoulies
1984
Plays Aram Strossell
City Heat
1984
Plays Priest
Johnny Dangerously
1984
Plays Gary Salt
Hammett
1982
Plays Justice Thurman
Love and a .45
1994
Plays Father McKenzie
The Demolitionist
1995
Plays Old Cowboy
Across the Moon
1994
Plays Neil Peterson
Meatballs 4: To the Rescue
1992
Plays Doctor
The Secret Agent Club
1996
Plays Pete
The Cowboy and the Frenchman
1988
Plays Motel Clerk
Motorama
1991
Plays Father Michael
Little Witches
1996
Plays Hippie
Fools
1970
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Full Filmography
Lost Highway
Phil
1997
Film
Little Witches
Father Michael
1996
Film
The Secret Agent Club
Doctor
1996
Film
Voodoo
Lewis
1995
Film
The Demolitionist
Father McKenzie
1995
Film
Love and a .45
Justice Thurman
1994
Film
Across the Moon
Old Cowboy
1994
Film
My So-Called Life
Warren · 1 episode
1994–
TV
Fallen Angels
Sheriff · 1 episode
1993–
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Jack Nance still alive?
Jack Nance passed away on December 30, 1996 at age 53.
What are the most famous roles of Jack Nance?
Jack Nance is best known for roles in Blue Velvet, Dune, Lost Highway.
How many movies has Jack Nance been in?
Over a 26-year career (since 1970), Jack Nance has appeared in 27 movies and 2 TV shows.
What was Jack Nance's first movie?
The career of Jack Nance began with Fools (1970).
What is Jack Nance's most recent movie or series?
Jack Nance's most recent release is Pretty as a Picture: The Art of David Lynch, which premiered on October 14, 1997.
What TV shows has Jack Nance appeared in?
On television, Jack Nance has appeared in My So-Called Life, Fallen Angels.
Jack Nance
1943-12-21 · Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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.