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The Blob (1988) -- This remake of the 1958 horror sci-fi classic stars a deadly alien blob which consumes everyone in its path and Kevin Dillion. When will the townsfolk learn to listen to teenagers?
"Twin Peaks" (1990): Season 2: Episode 8 -- The One-Armed Man escapes custody
Whore (1991) -- Clip: What Are You, Suicidal?
I Don't Know Jack (2002) -- Biography of actor Jack Nance, who became famous when he appeared in the 1977 cult film "Eraserhead."
"Twin Peaks" (1990): Season 2: Episode 13 -- Andy and Dick search Little Nicky's files

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Overview

Date of Death:
30 December 1996, Pasadena, California, USA more
Mini Biography:
Born in Boston of Irish ancestry and raised in Dallas, Jack Nance traveled... more
Trivia:
Up to the last moment, he was considered for the lead in The Graduate (1967)... more
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(4 articles)
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Alternate Names:
John Nance

Filmography

Jump to filmography as: Actor, Soundtrack, Thanks, Self, Archive Footage
Actor:
  1. Lost Highway (1997) .... Phil
    ... aka Lost Highway (France)
  2. Little Witches (1996) .... Father Michael
  3. Assault on Dome 4 (1996) (TV) .... Mellow, Dome 4 Oldtimer
    ... aka Chase Moran
  4. The Secret Agent Club (1996) .... Doc
  5. Voodoo (1995) .... Lewis
  6. "Fallen Angels" .... Sheriff (1 episode, 1995)
        - Tomorrow I Die (1995) TV episode .... Sheriff
  7. Across the Moon (1995) .... Old Cowboy
  8. The Demolitionist (1995) .... Father McKenzie
  9. "My So-Called Life" .... Warren (1 episode, 1995)
        - Weekend (1995) TV episode .... Warren
  10. Love and a .45 (1994) .... Justice Thurman
  11. Another Midnight Run (1994) (TV) .... Reilly
  12. Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me (1992) (scenes deleted) .... Pete Martell
    ... aka Twin Peaks - Fire Walk with Me (France: DVD title)
    ... aka Twin Peaks - Les 7 derniers jours de Laura Palmer (France)
  13. Meatballs 4 (1992) .... Neil Peterson
    ... aka Happy Campers
    ... aka Summer Vacation (UK: video title)
  14. Motorama (1991) .... Motel Clerk
  15. Whore (1991) .... Man Who Helps Liz
    ... aka If You're Afraid to Say It... Just See It (USA)
  16. "Twin Peaks" .... Pete Martell (30 episodes, 1990-1991)
        - Episode #2.21 (1991) TV episode .... Pete Martell
        - Episode #2.22 (1991) TV episode .... Pete Martell
        - Episode #2.20 (1991) TV episode .... Pete Martell
        - Episode #2.19 (1991) TV episode .... Pete Martell
        - Episode #2.18 (1991) TV episode (credit only) .... Pete Martell
          (25 more)
  17. The Hot Spot (1990) .... Julian Ward
  18. Wild at Heart (1990) .... 00 Spool
    ... aka David Lynch's Wild at Heart (USA: complete title)

  19. Tricks of the Trade (1988) (TV)
  20. The Blob (1988) .... Doctor
  21. Colors (1988) .... Officer Samuels
  22. "Crime Story" .... Charlie Green (1 episode, 1987)
        - Little Girl Lost (1987) TV episode .... Charlie Green
  23. Barfly (1987) .... Detective
  24. Blue Velvet (1986) .... Paul
  25. Ghoulies (1985) .... Wolfgang
  26. Johnny Dangerously (1984) .... Priest
  27. Dune (1984) .... Nefud
  28. City Heat (1984) .... Aram Strossell, the Bookkeeper
  29. Weekend (1984) (TV)
  30. Hammett (1982) .... Gary Salt

  31. Breaker! Breaker! (1977) .... Burton
    ... aka Breaker, Breaker
    ... aka Cindy Jo & the Texas Turnaround
  32. Eraserhead (1977) (as John Nance) .... Henry Spencer
    ... aka Eraserhead 2000 (USA: DVD box title)
  33. Jump (1971) .... Ace
    ... aka Fury on Wheels (USA: alternative title)
  34. Fools (1970) .... Hippie
Soundtrack:
  1. Hollywoodland (2006) (writer: "It's Only Make Believe")
  2. The Singing Detective (2003) (writer: "It's Only Make Believe")
  3. 29 Palms (2002) (writer: "It's Only Make Belive")

  4. Hollywood Salutes Arnold Schwarzenegger: An American Cinematheque Tribute (1998) (TV) (writer: "It's Only Make Believe")
  5. American Strays (1996) (writer: "It's Only Make Believe")
  6. Blue Sky (1994) (writer: "It's Only Make Believe")

  7. Catch Me If You Can (1989) (writer: "It's Only Make Belive")
Thanks:
  1. Mysteries of Love (2002) (V) (in memory of)
Self:
  1. I Don't Know Jack (2002) .... Himself

  2. Pretty as a Picture: The Art of David Lynch (1997) (TV) .... Himself
  3. Jonathan Ross Presents for One Week Only: David Lynch (1990) (TV) .... Himself

  4. "Cinéma, de notre temps" .... Himself (1 episode, 1989)
        - David Lynch: Don't Look at Me (1989) TV episode .... Himself
  5. "Les français vus par" .... Dusty (1 episode, 1988)
    ... aka The Cowboy and the Frenchman (USA: DVD title)
    ... aka The French as Seen by... (literal English title)
        - The Cowboy and the Frenchman (1988) TV episode .... Dusty

  6. Bushman (1971)
Archive Footage:
  1. The Short Films of David Lynch (2002) (V) .... Pete ("The Cowboy and the Frenchman")
  2. Twin Peaks/Cop Rock: Behind the Scenes (1990) (TV) .... Pete Martell


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