John P. Navin Jr.
Born (1968-07-24) July 24, 1968 (age 55)
OccupationActor
Years active1981–1986, 1993

John P. Navin Jr. (born July 24, 1968)[1][2] is an American film and television actor from Philadelphia. He is well known for his roles in the 1981 drama film Taps and the 1983 movie Losin' It, both of which co-starred Tom Cruise.[3][4][5] He also starred in National Lampoon's Vacation as Cousin Dale.[6][5]

Navin starred in the short-lived 1983 television series Jennifer Slept Here with Ann Jillian.[7] Navin also appeared in the pilot episode of the TV series Cheers, which starred his Losin' It costar Shelley Long. He appeared as the first (on screen) patron of the bar, and delivered the series' first line, inauspiciously presenting Sam Malone with a fake I.D. and claiming he was a Vietnam veteran.[8][6]

He also made appearances in other films and guest spots on television shows like The Facts of Life, Gimme a Break!, Silver Spoons, and Double Trouble.[7]

He appeared in the Broadway play "Almost an Eagle" in 1982.[9][10][11][12]

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
1981 Taps Derek Mellott
1982 Gimme a Break! Scotty Sherman Episode: "Sam's Affair"
1982 The Facts of Life Alfred Webster Episodes: "The Academy", "The Big Fight"
1982 Cheers Boy Episode: "Give Me a Ring Sometime"
1982–83 Silver Spoons Ox Episodes: "Me and Mr. T", "Twelve Angry Kids"
1983 Losin' It Wendell
1983 National Lampoon's Vacation Cousin Dale Johnson
1983–84 Jennifer Slept Here Joseph "Joey" Elliot Main cast (13 episodes)
1984 Double Trouble Miles Episode: "Chemistry"
1984 The Toughest Man in the World Billy
1985 Explorers Couple at Drive-In
1986 Mr. Sunshine Chris Episode: "Pilot"
1993 Class of '61 Barnett

References

  1. ^ Dye, David (1988). Child and Youth Actors: Filmographies of Their Entire Careers, 1914-1985. McFarland. p. 166. ISBN 9780899502472 – via Google Books.
  2. ^ "John P. Navin Jr. - Rotten Tomatoes". www.rottentomatoes.com. Retrieved 2022-12-02.
  3. ^ Canby, Vincent (1981-12-09). "SCOTT AS GENERAL IN 'TAPS'". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2022-12-02.
  4. ^ Maslin, Janet (1983-04-08). "'LOSIN' IT'". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2022-12-02.
  5. ^ a b "John P. Navin Jr". BFI. Archived from the original on March 24, 2019. Retrieved 2022-12-02.
  6. ^ a b "Krister Johnson on Twitter". Twitter. Retrieved 2022-12-02.
  7. ^ a b "John P. Navin Jr". TVGuide.com. Retrieved 2022-12-02.
  8. ^ Society), SPS (Sitcom Preservation (2014-09-01). Cheers TV Show: A Comprehensive Reference. Praetorian Publishing. ISBN 978-0-9679852-3-7.
  9. ^ "Almost an Eagle – Broadway Play – Original | IBDB". www.ibdb.com. Retrieved 2022-12-02.
  10. ^ "Almost an Eagle Original Broadway Play Cast 1982 | Broadway World". www.broadwayworld.com. Retrieved 2022-12-02.
  11. ^ "Playbill - Almost An Eagle".
  12. ^ Rich, Frank (1982-12-17). "STAGE: 'ALMOST AN EAGLE,' ON SCOUTING". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2022-12-02.

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