Jared X. Van Snellenberg (born December 26, 1980) is a Canadian psychiatry professor focusing on schizophrenia neuroimaging research and former child actor. Originally known for his role in Happy Gilmore, Van Snellenberg now works as an Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health at the Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University.
Early life and education Jared Van Snellenberg was born in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Simon Fraser University. He then earned a Master of Arts, Master of Philosophy, and PhD in Psychology from Columbia University, advised by Professor Edward E. Smith.
Career Prior to his academic career, he was first known for his role as Adam Sandler's first caddy in Happy Gilmore, with his character drawing comparisons to professional golfer Will Zalatoris.
His academic work primarily involves functional neuroimaging research into working memory in schizophrenia, and the development and use of techniques for meta-analysis. He currently directs the Cognitive Neuroscience & Psychosis Lab at the at the Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University.
Filmography
Film +YearTitleRoleNotes1996Happy GilmoreHappy's Waterbury Caddy/Blondie Retroactively revealed to be Will Zalatoris2001Saving SilvermanBelston2001Rat RaceSkinhead Tour Guide2002CheatsShapiro2002The WisherShane Underwood2003A Guy ThingGuy on Moped2003Agent Cody BanksEarl's Intern2003Air Bud: Spikes BackFair Game BoyUncredited
Television YearTitleRoleNotes1995The MarshalRonnieEpisode: "Pass the Gemelli"1996Robin of LocksleyJimmy BrandenbergTelevision film1996The Angel of Pennsylvania AvenueLee Hudson1998Breaker HighRonaldEpisode: "To Kill a MockingNerd"1998Catch Me If You CanLaser Attendant #1Television film1999Night ManTeen #2Episode: "Double Double"1999Hayley Wagner, StarJoelTelevision film1999Nothing Too Good for a CowboyThe KidEpisode: "Deja Vu All Over Again"2002My Guide to Becoming a Rock StarEpisode: "Pilot"2002JeremiahDamienEpisode: "Tripwire"
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