Jon F. Merz - Actor Profile

Jon F. Merz

Acting
Freshness: Feb 07, 2026
2Total Films
7.0 Highest Rated

About Jon F. Merz

Jon F. Merz is an American author and actor living in Massachusetts. After graduating from Boston Latin School in 1988, Jon went on to attend UMass/Boston where he majored in Japanese and East Asian Studies. He enlisted in the United States Air Force and worked for the US Government for several years. Upon leaving the service, Jon spent a number of years protecting Fortune 500 clients and handling sensitive corporate investigations for companies in the financial services industry. A lifelong martial artist, Jon earned his 5th degree black belt directly from the 34th Grandmaster of Togakure-ryu Ninjutsu in Japan on February 16, 2003. Married with two teenage sons, Jon does CrossFit, GORUCK endurance challenges, and more. He lives by the motto, Who Dares Lives. Jon's first novel, The Fixer, was published in 2002 by Pinnacle Books/Kensington. Since then, Jon has published over 40 novels, 20 novellas, and countless short stories, including penning 11 installments in the bestselling Rogue Angel adventure novel series for Gold Eagle/Harlequin. Jon fell into modeling and acting in 2014 and has since starred in many commercials, in the mini-series The Cars That Made America (2017), and he plays Chloe Grace Moretz's father, Mr. Olsen, in the forthcoming sci-fi thriller Mother/Android from Miramax.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Jon F. Merz reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 2 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Music

The majority of Jon F. Merz's filmography leans towards the Music genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 50% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Jon F. Merz remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Jon F. Merz Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Jon F. Merz's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Jon F. Merz.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2022 Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody Captain / Pilot Hit Similar →
2021 Mother/Android Mr. Olson Average Similar →

Jon F. Merz - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Jon F. Merz?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jon F. Merz is "Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody" with a rating of 7.0/10.

How many movies has Jon F. Merz acted in?

Jon F. Merz has been featured in at least 2 major films throughout their career.