Jan Schwieterman, Nickelodeon's Good Burger actor, dies at 52

Actor Jan Schwieterman, known for his role in Good Burger on Nickelodeon, dies at 52 after stage 4 cancer.

Actor Jan Patrick “J.P.” Schwieterman, widely recognized for his role in Nickelodeon’s Good Burger, passed away at the age of 52.

His death was confirmed by his brother, Chad Schwieterman, who shared the news on Facebook Earlier this month. According to Chad, J.P. had been diagnosed with an aggressive form of stage 4 cancer shortly before his passing.“It is with a heavy heart that I share the passing of my brother, Jan (JP) Schwieterman,” Chad wrote in his post. “He recently found out he had an aggressive form of stage 4 cancer and passed yesterday evening. Please keep our family in your thoughts and prayers as we navigate this difficult time.” Chad added a heartfelt message, saying, “Rest in peace, brother. We love you and miss you.”

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Schwieterman, originally from Bluffton, Indiana, was born on September 30, 1972. He earned his Eagle Scout badge as a child and later pursued acting, moving to California after high school. He began his career in 1994 with a role in the TV series McKenna and went on to appear in notable TV shows including ER, Felicity, Undressed, and Forever.

In 1997, Schwieterman landed the role of Kurt Bozwell in Good Burger, where he starred alongside Kenan Thompson and Kel Mitchell. His film credits include Warlock III: The End of Innocence (1999) and American Intellectuals. After a brief acting hiatus, he returned to the screen in 2007 with the film Along the Way, which would be his last film role.

Outside of acting, J.P. enjoyed photography, painting, and martial arts, and he was an avid fan of Dungeons and Dragons. He also loved to travel, with his most recent trip being to Thailand.

A funeral service was held on March 4, and the family has requested donations be made to the MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston in his honor.

J.P. is survived by his parents, LeeRoy Schwieterman and Clara Reed, his siblings Megan, Vanessa, and Chad, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.