Jared Van Snellenberg
# Jared Van Snellenberg

Jared X. Van Snellenberg (born December 26, 1980) is a Canadian psychiatry professor focusing on schizophrenia neuroimaging research and former child actor. 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.

## 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.

## 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. His academic work primarily involves functional neuroimaging research into working memory in schizophrenia, and the development and use of techniques for meta-analysis.

## Filmography

### Film

| 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

| 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 | Television film |
| 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" |
