Portrait of Jack Nance

Jack Nance

Bio: 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
Born: Tue, Dec 21 1943
Birthplace: Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Death: Mon, Dec 30 1996
Jack Nance is 53 years old
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Poster of Sinema
Sinema
Jack Nance would have been no older than 53 in Sinema as 'Henry Spencer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 26 2014
Poster of Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces
Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces
Jack Nance would have been no older than 53 in Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces as 'Pete Martell'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 16 2014
Poster of I Don't Know Jack
I Don't Know Jack
Jack Nance would have been no older than 53 in I Don't Know Jack as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 05 2002
Poster of The Short Films of David Lynch
The Short Films of David Lynch
Jack Nance would have been no older than 53 in The Short Films of David Lynch as 'Pete'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 20 2002
Poster of Eraserhead Stories
Eraserhead Stories
Jack Nance would have been no older than 53 in Eraserhead Stories as 'Self / Henry Spencer (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 06 2001
Poster of Pretty as a Picture: The Art of David Lynch
Pretty as a Picture: The Art of David Lynch
Jack Nance would have been no older than 53 in Pretty as a Picture: The Art of David Lynch as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 14 1997
Poster of Lost Highway
Lost Highway
Jack Nance would have been no older than 53 in Lost Highway as 'Phil'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 15 1997
Poster of Little Witches
Little Witches
Jack Nance was 53 in Little Witches as 'Father Michael'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 23 1996
Poster of Assault on Dome 4
Assault on Dome 4
Jack Nance was 52 in Assault on Dome 4 as 'Mellow, Dome 4 Oldtimer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 08 1996
Poster of The Secret Agent Club
The Secret Agent Club
Jack Nance was 52 in The Secret Agent Club as 'Doctor'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 16 1996
Poster of Voodoo
Voodoo
Jack Nance was 51 in Voodoo as 'Lewis'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 28 1995
Poster of Across the Moon
Across the Moon
Jack Nance was 51 in Across the Moon as 'Old Cowboy'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 28 1995
Poster of The Demolitionist
The Demolitionist
Jack Nance was 51 in The Demolitionist as 'Father McKenzie'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 09 1995
Poster of Love and a .45
Love and a .45
Jack Nance was 50 in Love and a .45 as 'Justice Thurman'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 23 1994
Poster of Another Midnight Run
Another Midnight Run
Jack Nance was 50 in Another Midnight Run as 'Reilly'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 05 1994
Poster of Meatballs 4: To the Rescue
Meatballs 4: To the Rescue
Jack Nance was 48 in Meatballs 4: To the Rescue as 'Neil Peterson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 06 1992
Poster of Motorama
Motorama
Jack Nance was 47 in Motorama as 'Motel Clerk'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 10 1991
Poster of Whore
Whore
Jack Nance was 47 in Whore as 'Man Who Helps Liz'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 21 1991
Poster of Jonathan Ross Presents for One Week Only: David Lynch
Jonathan Ross Presents for One Week Only: David Lynch
Jack Nance was 46 in Jonathan Ross Presents for One Week Only: David Lynch as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 19 1990
Poster of The Hot Spot
The Hot Spot
Jack Nance was 46 in The Hot Spot as 'Julian Ward'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 12 1990
Poster of Wild at Heart
Wild at Heart
Jack Nance was 46 in Wild at Heart as '00 Spool'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 17 1990
Poster of Twin Peaks
Twin Peaks
Jack Nance was 45 in Twin Peaks as 'Pete Martell'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 03 1989
Poster of David Lynch: Don't Look at Me
David Lynch: Don't Look at Me
Jack Nance was 45 in David Lynch: Don't Look at Me as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1989
Poster of Tricks of the Trade
Tricks of the Trade
Jack Nance was 44 in Tricks of the Trade as 'Al'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 06 1988
Poster of The French as Seen by…
The French as Seen by…
Jack Nance was 44 in The French as Seen by… as '(Segment "The Cowboy and the Frenchman")'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 26 1988
Poster of The Cowboy and the Frenchman
The Cowboy and the Frenchman
Jack Nance was 44 in The Cowboy and the Frenchman as 'Pete'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 26 1988
Poster of The Blob
The Blob
Jack Nance was 44 in The Blob as 'Doctor'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 05 1988
Poster of Colors
Colors
Jack Nance was 44 in Colors as 'Officer Samuels'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 15 1988
Poster of No Frank in Lumberton
No Frank in Lumberton
Jack Nance was 44 in No Frank in Lumberton as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 19 1988
Poster of Barfly
Barfly
Jack Nance was 43 in Barfly as 'Detective'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 02 1987
Poster of Blue Velvet
Blue Velvet
Jack Nance was 42 in Blue Velvet as 'Paul'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 19 1986
Poster of Ghoulies
Ghoulies
Jack Nance was 41 in Ghoulies as 'Wolfgang'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 18 1985
Poster of Johnny Dangerously
Johnny Dangerously
Jack Nance was 41 in Johnny Dangerously as 'Priest'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 21 1984
Poster of Dune
Dune
Jack Nance was 40 in Dune as 'Nefud'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 14 1984
Poster of City Heat
City Heat
Jack Nance was 40 in City Heat as 'Aram Strossell'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 07 1984
Poster of Hammett
Hammett
Jack Nance was 38 in Hammett as 'Gary Salt'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 09 1982
Poster of Eraserhead
Eraserhead
Jack Nance was 33 in Eraserhead as 'Henry Spencer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 28 1977
Poster of Breaker! Breaker!
Breaker! Breaker!
Jack Nance was 33 in Breaker! Breaker! as 'Burton'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 01 1977
Poster of Bushman
Bushman
Jack Nance was 27 in Bushman as 'Felix'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 01 1971
Poster of Jump
Jump
Jack Nance was 27 in Jump as 'Ace'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1971
Poster of Fools
Fools
Jack Nance was 27 in Fools as 'Hippie'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 23 1970
Poster of I Know Catherine, The Log Lady
I Know Catherine, The Log Lady
Jack Nance will be 53+ in I Know Catherine, The Log Lady as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Unreleased

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of My So-Called Life
My So-Called Life
Jack Nance was 50+ in My So-Called Life as 'Warren'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Aug 25 1994
Poster of Fallen Angels
Fallen Angels
Jack Nance was 49+ in Fallen Angels as 'Sheriff'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Aug 01 1993
Poster of Twin Peaks
Twin Peaks
Jack Nance was 46+ in Twin Peaks as 'Pete Martell, Pete Martell (archive footage)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 08 1990