Jared Van Snellenberg
Canadian actor and psychiatrist (born 1980)
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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]
Columbia University (MA, MPhil, PhD)
Working memory
Jared Van Snellenberg | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 26, 1980 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
| Academic background | |
| Education | Simon Fraser University (BA) Columbia University (MA, MPhil, PhD) |
| Academic work | |
| Discipline | Psychiatry |
| Sub-discipline | Functional neuroimaging Working memory |
| Institutions | Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University |
Early life and education
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
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] Zalatoris himself ultimately reprised Van Snellenberg's role in the film's 2025 sequel.[6][7]
His academic work primarily involves functional neuroimaging research into working memory in schizophrenia,[8] and the development and use of techniques for meta-analysis.[3][9]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Happy Gilmore | Happy's Waterbury Caddy/Blondie | Retroactively revealed to be Will Zalatoris[7] |
| 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
| 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" |
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