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.
Filmography
Cast Credits
I Know Catherine, the Log Lady
Character: Self (archive footage)
MOVIE • 2025
Of Things Past
Character: Earl Delaney
MOVIE • 2023
Sinema
Character: Henry Spencer
MOVIE • 2014
Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces
Character: Pete Martell
MOVIE • 2014
I Don't Know Jack
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2002
The Short Films of David Lynch
Character: Pete
MOVIE • 2002
Eraserhead Stories
Character: Self / Henry Spencer (archive footage)
MOVIE • 2001
Pretty as a Picture: The Art of David Lynch
Character: Self
MOVIE • 1997
Lost Highway
Character: Phil
MOVIE • 1997
Little Witches
Character: Father Michael
MOVIE • 1996
Assault on Dome 4
Character: Mellow, Dome 4 Oldtimer
MOVIE • 1996
The Secret Agent Club
Character: Doctor
MOVIE • 1996
Voodoo
Character: Lewis
MOVIE • 1995
The Demolitionist
Character: Father McKenzie
MOVIE • 1995
Love and a .45
Character: Justice Thurman
MOVIE • 1994
Across the Moon
Character: Old Cowboy
MOVIE • 1994
My So-Called Life
Character: Warren
TV • 1994
Another Midnight Run
Character: Reilly
MOVIE • 1994
Fallen Angels
Character: Sheriff
TV • 1993
Meatballs 4: To the Rescue
Character: Neil Peterson
MOVIE • 1992
Crew
