
Jack Nance
Known For
Acting
Born
1943-12-21 in Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Died
1996-12-30
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.
Most Known For

Twin Peaks
as Pete Martell

Twin Peaks
as Pete Martell (archive footage)

Dune
as Nefud

Fallen Angels
as Sheriff

Blue Velvet
as Paul

Eraserhead
as Henry Spencer

My So-Called Life
as Warren

Colors
as Officer Samuels

Lost Highway
as Phil

Barfly
as Detective

Wild at Heart
as 00 Spool

The Blob
as Doctor

Breaker! Breaker!
as Burton

Whore
as Man Who Helps Liz

Voodoo
as Lewis

The Hot Spot
as Julian Ward

Bushman
as Felix

Twin Peaks
as Pete Martell

Sinema
as Henry Spencer

Hammett
as Gary Salt