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 grew up in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where he also performed as a lead vocalist and guitarist under the moniker Chance Jones. [3] [4] [3] [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

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  2. ↑ Oller, Jacob (June 19, 2024). "Joel Potrykus Embraces Absurdity and Futility in Slow-Burn Tragicomedy Vulcanizadora". Paste Magazine . Retrieved December 30, 2024.
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  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.
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  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.
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