Joshua Burge

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Joshua Burge
Born
Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
Other namesChance Jones
Years active2005-present
Musical career
Genres
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar

Joshua Burge is an American actor and musician recognized for his work in independent cinema. [1] [2]

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Early life

Burge was born on April 22, 1980 in Pennsylvania and was raised in Grand Rapids, Michigan, with younger sister Rebekah, who has two children, Cecilia and Nicholas. Grand Rapids was also where he also performed as a lead vocalist and guitarist under the moniker Chance Jones. [3] [4] [5]

Film career

Burge's film career began when cast by indie director Joel Potrykus, a fellow Grand Rapids native. [1] Burge's early notable collaborations with Potrykus include Ape (2012), Buzzard (2014), and Relaxer (2018). [6] [7] [8] In The Revenant (2015), he played Stubby Bill, marking his Hollywood debut. [3] [9] More recently, Burge starred in Pratfall (2023). [10] [11] In 2024, he again collaborated with Potrykus, for Vulcanizadora (2024), which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival, where Burge was awarded a Special Jury Prize. [12] [13] [14]

Acting credits

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2024Erection and DestructionLead; ChipDir. Eddie Mullins; Short
2024 Vulcanizadora Lead; Marty JackitanskyDir. Joel Potrykus
2023The CommuteLead; Crafty PatDir. Randy Mack; Short
2023Don't DieRandyDir. Benjamin Stark
2023PratfallLead; EliDir. Alex Andre
2022Cosmic DawnTomDir. Jefferson Moneo
2018 Relaxer Lead; AbbieDir. Joel Potrykus
2018BurdenRonnyDir. Andrew Heckler
2016 20th Century Women Abbie's FriendDir. Mike Mills
2015 The Revenant Stubby BillDir. Alejandro González Iñárritu
2014 Buzzard Lead; Marty JackitanskyDir. Joel Potrykus
2013Remotion: PrologueLead; MarkDir. Ryan Lieske; Short
2013Shift's EndLead; MartyDir. Courtland J. Tell; Short
2012 Ape Lead; Trevor NewandykeDir. Joel Potrykus
2010CoyoteLead; CoyoteDir. Joel Potrykus; Short

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2020Into the DarkGarrett; The EmperorHulu / Dir. Julius Ramsay

Theater

YearTitleRoleVenueRefs.
2013Want Want Lovely PlayVarious RolesCangue League [15]
2013The Death of SchopenhauerVarious RolesCangue League [16]
2012Skwert of BludVarious RolesCangue League [15]
2011RevolutionsLeadCangue League [15]

Discography

As Chance Jones

References

  1. 1 2 Genzlinger, Neil (March 6, 2015). "Review: In 'Buzzard,' an Angry, Unkempt Antihero". The New York Times . Retrieved December 30, 2024.
  2. ↑ Oller, Jacob (June 19, 2024). "Joel Potrykus Embraces Absurdity and Futility in Slow-Burn Tragicomedy Vulcanizadora". Paste Magazine . Retrieved December 30, 2024.
  3. 1 2 Serba, John (February 3, 2016). "How Michigan actor Joshua Burge went from tiny indie movies to a role in 'The Revenant'". MLive. Retrieved December 30, 2024.
  4. 1 2 Jon Clay (November 28, 2009). "Chance Jones LP release". The Rapidian. Retrieved December 30, 2024.
  5. ↑ Sinkevics, John (November 23, 2016). "From Hollywood sound stage to Grand Rapids rock stage: Joshua Burge reunites with Chance Jones for Saturday benefit show". Local Spins. Retrieved December 30, 2024.
  6. ↑ Scott, A.O. (March 28, 2019). "'Relaxer' Review: Help! He's Sitting and He Can't Get Up". The New York Times . Retrieved December 30, 2024.
  7. ↑ Staff Writer (July 26, 2018). "Review: Joshua Burge goes through Hell in Joel Potrykus's mind-bending 'Relaxer'". The Only Critic. Retrieved December 30, 2024.
  8. ↑ Mullen, Victoria (April 2016). "The Talented Mr. Burge goes to Hollywood". Alliance Magazine. Retrieved December 30, 2024.
  9. ↑ "EP. 34 — The Revenant with Joshua Burge". Earwolf. April 13, 2016. Retrieved December 30, 2024.
  10. ↑ Verma, Shikhar (2024). "Pratfall (2024) Movie Review: An Incredible Joshua Burge elevates this existential Before-series riff set in the heart of New York". High on Films. Retrieved December 30, 2024.
  11. ↑ Golmohamadi, Shahrbanoo (July 2024). "Pratfall Review: An Insomniac's Odyssey". Gazettely. Retrieved December 30, 2024.
  12. ↑ Franklin, McKinley (May 22, 2023). "Joshua Burge, Dweck Productions Join Joel Potrykus' Dark Comedy 'Vulcanizadora'". Variety . Retrieved December 30, 2024.
  13. ↑ O'Toole, M.J. (June 11, 2024). "A Conversation with Joel Potrykus & Joshua Burge (Vulcanizadora)". Hammer to Nail. Retrieved December 30, 2024.
  14. ↑ Goldsmith, Jill. "'Griffin In Summer', 'Bikechess', 'Hacking Hate' Take Top Awards At Tribeca Festival". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 13, 2024.
  15. 1 2 3 "Cangue League is the next to present at the Lake Effect Fringe Festival". MLive. February 8, 2013. Retrieved December 30, 2024.
  16. ↑ Eric Tank (November 12, 2013). "Cangue League presents The Death of Schopenhauer". The Rapidian. Retrieved December 30, 2024.
  17. ↑ John Sinkevics (April 29, 2011). "Local Spin of the Week: Grand Rapids' Chance Jones". The Grand Rapids Press. Retrieved December 30, 2024.
  18. ↑ John Sinkevics (November 26, 2009). "Chance Jones hopes new CD will reach audience". The Grand Rapids Press. Retrieved December 30, 2024.
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