Jonathan Gries (/ ɡraɪz / GRYZ; born June 17, 1957) [1][2] is an American actor, writer, and director. He is best known for the role of Uncle Rico in Napoleon Dynamite for which he was nominated for the Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Male, and recurring character Roger Linus on Lost.

Carlinda is injured in a quad bike accident and asks Napoleon and Kip's Uncle Rico to look after the boys while she recovers. Flirtatious, middle-aged Rico arrives in the camper van he lives in, and teams up with Kip to sell items door-to-door in a get-rich-quick scheme.

Rico Dynamite is Napoleon and Kip's uncle who sells breast enhancements. He first appears in the film to take care of Napoleon and Kip after their grandma breaks her coccyx at the sand dunes. He is portrayed by Jon Gries.

Feb 14, 2023 · But who could forget Uncle Rico? The mustachioed, steak-eating uncle who looked after Napoleon and his brother Kip after their grandmother broke her coccyx riding a dune buggy.

He is an actor and producer, known for Napoleon Dynamite (2004), Men in Black (1997) and The Pretender (1996). Take a look at Natasha Rothwell, Walton Goggins, and the rest of "The White Lotus" cast in and out of character.

Jan 6, 2019 · “You know we can’t afford the fun pack”

Uncle Rico : I'm gonna tell you somethin' right now. While you're out there playing patty cake with your friend Pedro, your Uncle Rico is makin' 120 bucks. [pulls a check out of his shirt pocket]

Aug 27, 2004 · When Napoleon is waiting in the van for Uncle Rico to take him to the dance, he looks at his watch. The time and date displayed is 5:40 p.m., Thursday 7/17. (They may have forgotten to change the date on the watch -- how many school dances are in July?)

Best known for his portrayal of Uncle Rico in the cult classic “Napoleon Dynamite,” Gries has captivated audiences with his unique blend of humor and depth. In this interview, we delve into his experiences on the set of “Napoleon Dynamite,” the impact of his role as Uncle Rico, and his reflections on a career that has spanned several ...

Dec 13, 2024 · Uncle Rico, the eccentric character from the cult-classic film Napoleon Dynamite, is known for his numerous memorable quotes, and one of his most famous lines is, “Back in ’82, I used to be able to throw a pigskin a quarter mile.”