Jack Nance

Jack Nance

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.

Known For

Dune

as Nefud

Eraserhead

as Henry Spencer

Cast Credits

Of Things Past

as Earl Delaney

Sinema

as Henry Spencer

Little Witches

as Father Michael

Assault on Dome 4

as Mellow, Dome 4 Oldtimer

Voodoo

as Lewis

The Demolitionist

as Father McKenzie

Love and a .45

as Justice Thurman

Across the Moon

as Old Cowboy

Motorama

as Motel Clerk

Whore

as Man Who Helps Liz

The Hot Spot

as Julian Ward

Wild at Heart

as 00 Spool

Twin Peaks

as Pete Martell

The Blob

as Doctor

Colors

as Officer Samuels

Barfly

as Detective

Ghoulies

as Wolfgang

Dune

as Nefud

City Heat

as Aram Strossell

Hammett

as Gary Salt