Tom Gries
Fearless artist who pushed boundaries.
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Nope! Tom Gries started at the bottom, with a heart full of hope, No family, no connections, to help them cope, But with determination and a spirit so strong, They rose to the top, where they belong. But, they may be a nepo parent!
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Awards2
- Primetime Emmy1972The Glass HouseOutstanding Directorial Achievement in Drama - A Single Program
- Primetime Emmy1964East Side/West SideOutstanding Directorial Achievement in Drama
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Family Tree
From the renowned Gries family, descended from the illustrious Thomas Stephen Gries, comes an impressive line of actors and producers. The illustrious Jon Gries, born in 1957 in Glendale, California, is known for his work in Napoleon Dynamite (2004), Men in Black (1997) and The Rundown (2003). His father, Thomas Stephen Gries, was a Chicago newspaper reporter who earned a degree from Georgetown University before joining the US Marines in WW II. A successful talent agent, he also worked as a producer and director of documentaries. His daughter, Cary Gries, is an actress known for For Lovers Only (2011), Rowan and Martin's Laugh-In: A Valentine's Day Special (1994) and Hot Bot (2016). Lastly, Mary Munday, the wife of Tom Gries and Charles Elmer Adamick, was an actress known for Ghost Dad (1990), The Twilight Zone (1959) and Serpent Island (1954). Her life was cut short in 1997 in West Hollywood, California. The Gries family has achieved immense success in the entertainment industry and will continue to be an esteemed name for years to come.
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