Jared Van Snellenberg

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Jared Van Snellenberg
Born (1980-12-26) December 26, 1980 (age 43)
Academic background
EducationSimon Fraser University (BA)
Columbia University (MA, MPhil, PhD)
Academic work
DisciplinePsychiatry
Sub-disciplineFunctional neuroimaging
Working memory
InstitutionsRenaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University

Jared X. Van Snellenberg (born December 26, 1980) is a Canadian psychiatry professor focusing on schizophrenia neuroimaging research and former child actor.[1][2] Best known for his role in Happy Gilmore, Van Snellenberg works as an assistant professor of psychiatry at the Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University.[3]

Early life and education[edit]

Van Snellenberg was born in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology from Simon Fraser University, followed by a Master of Arts, Master of Philosophy, and PhD in psychology from Columbia University.[4]

Career[edit]

He is best known for his role as Adam Sandler's first caddy in Happy Gilmore, with his character drawing comparisons to professional golfer Will Zalatoris.[5] His academic work primarily involves functional neuroimaging research into working memory in schizophrenia,[6] and the development and use of techniques for meta-analysis.[3][7]

Filmography[edit]

Film[edit]

Year Title Role Notes
1996 Happy Gilmore Happy's Waterbury Caddy
2001 Saving Silverman Belston
2001 Rat Race Skinhead Tour Guide
2002 Cheats Shapiro
2002 The Wisher Shane Underwood
2003 A Guy Thing Guy on Moped
2003 Agent Cody Banks Earl's Intern
2003 Air Bud: Spikes Back Fair Game Boy Uncredited

Television[edit]

Year Title Role Notes
1995 The Marshal Ronnie Episode: "Pass the Gemelli"
1996 Robin of Locksley Jimmy Brandenberg Television film
1996 The Angel of Pennsylvania Avenue Lee Hudson
1998 Breaker High Ronald Episode: "To Kill a MockingNerd"
1998 Catch Me If You Can Laser Attendant #1 Television film
1999 Night Man Teen #2 Episode: "Double Double"
1999 Hayley Wagner, Star Joel Television film
1999 Nothing Too Good for a Cowboy The Kid Episode: "Deja Vu All Over Again"
2002 My Guide to Becoming a Rock Star Episode: "Pilot"
2002 Jeremiah Damien Episode: "Tripwire"

References[edit]

  1. ^ Dimengo, Nick. "Where Are They Now: Kids Sports Movie Edition". Bleacher Report. Archived from the original on 2021-05-18. Retrieved 2021-05-18.
  2. ^ Jared Van Snellenberg at IMDb
  3. ^ a b "Official website of Jared X. Van Snellenberg". Archived from the original on 2017-08-20. Retrieved 2017-08-24.
  4. ^ "Jared Van Snellenberg | Stony Brook Neurosciences Institute". neuro.stonybrookmedicine.edu. Archived from the original on 2021-09-30. Retrieved 2021-09-30.
  5. ^ Raiken, Amber (2022-08-17). "Adam Sandler congratulates Happy Gilmore caddie doppelgänger Will Zalatoris on first PGA Tour win". Archived from the original on 2022-08-17. Retrieved 2022-08-21.
  6. ^ "Silvio O. Conte Center Dopamine Dysfunction In Schizophrenia website". Archived from the original on 2016-04-11. Retrieved 2017-08-24.
  7. ^ "Jared Van Snellenberg". scholar.google.com. Archived from the original on 2017-05-11. Retrieved 2016-11-14.