The actor behind one in all Nickelodeon’s earliest film villains died final month after a brief battle with most cancers.
Jan Patrick “J.P.” Schwieterman, recognized for taking part in antagonist Kurt Bozwell within the 1997 comedy “Good Burger,” died on Feb. 28 at Mercy Hospital in Washington, Mo., based on his obituary.
He was 52 years outdated.
“It is with a heavy heart that I share the passing of my brother, Jan (JP) Schwieterman,” his brother Chad Schwieterman confirmed in a Fb put up. “He recently found out he had an aggressive form of stage 4 cancer.”
Household and mates stated Schwieterman’s demise got here as a “shock.”
“Please keep our family in your thoughts and prayers as we navigate this difficult time. Rest in peace, brother. We love you and miss you,” Chad Schwieterman added.
Schwieterman was born in Bluffton, Ind. – roughly 35 miles south of Fort Wayne – and have become a “proud” Eagle Scout earlier than he set his sights on Hollywood.
Schwieterman moved to Los Angeles shortly after highschool to turn out to be an actor, the place he secured his begin on the small display screen with visitor roles in tv exhibits like “McKenna,” “ER” and “Forever.”
Schwieterman made his splash when he was picked for the primary antagonist position of Kurt Bozwell, the proprietor of a rival fast-food restaurant, in “Good Burger” reverse “Saturday Night Live’s” Kenan Thompson and Kel Mitchell.
The movie’s all-star solid additionally featured Sinbad and Shaquille O’Neal.
After he obtained success from his work within the comedy, Schwieterman went on to behave as a visitor star in “Felicity” and a handful of different initiatives. He went on a seven-year hiatus from the movie business after 2000.
Schwieterman’s final movie credit score was within the 2008 indie movie “Along the Way.”
The Missouri native didn’t reprise his position within the “Good Burger” movies when the sequel hit theaters in 2023.
“J.P. loved to travel. He has traveled to many countries throughout his life, most recently to Thailand. He was an artist of photography and painting. He studied martial arts and loved playing Dungeons and Dragons,” Schwieterman’s obituary said.
Schwieterman is survived by his dad and mom Clara and LeeRoy, two sisters, his brother, nieces, nephews and cousins.
“Thank you, everyone, for your support,” his brother Chad wrote on Fb. “We miss JP deeply and appreciate your thoughts and prayers.”
The actor’s memorial was held Mar. 4 and his family members requested for donations to be made to MD Anderson Most cancers Heart in Texas.
