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.
Acted in 39
2020s
- 2023
Of Things Past
Earl Delaney
2010s
- 2014
Sinema
Henry Spencer
Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces
Pete Martell
- 2011
Blue Velvet: The Lost Footage
Paul
1990s
- 1997
- 1996
Assault on Dome 4
Mellow, Dome 4 Oldtimer
The Secret Agent Club
Doctor
- 1995
Voodoo
Lewis
The Demolitionist
Father McKenzie
- 1994
Another Midnight Run
Reilly
- 1993
- 1992
- 1991
Motorama
Motel Clerk
- 1990
1980s
- 1989
Twin Peaks
Pete Martell
- 1988
The Cowboy and the Frenchman
Pete
The French as Seen by…
(Segment "The Cowboy and the Frenchman")
- 1987
- 1986
- 1984
- 1982
1970s
- 1977
- 1971
Bushman
Felix
Jump
Ace
- 1970
Fools
Hippie
Other crew 1
2000s
- 2002
Mysteries of Love
In Memory Of
Appearances7
2000s
- 2002
The Short Films of David Lynch
Self
I Don't Know Jack
Self
- 2001
Eraserhead Stories
Self / Henry Spencer (archive footage)
1990s
- 1997
Pretty as a Picture: The Art of David Lynch
Self
- 1990
Jonathan Ross Presents for One Week Only: David Lynch
Self
1980s
- 1989
David Lynch: Don't Look at Me
Self
- 1988
No Frank in Lumberton
Self