Good Burger star Jan Schwieterman dies of cancer at 52
Jan Schweiterman in 'Good Burger' (Photo: Paramount.com)
Actor Jan Schwieterman, best known for his role in the cult 1997 Nickelodeon comedy Good Burger, has passed away after battling an aggressive form of cancer, The Independent reports. His family announced the tragic news.
Schwieterman's death was confirmed by his brother, Chad Schwieterman, in a Facebook post on March 1.
"It is with a heavy heart that I share the passing of my brother, Jan (JP) Schwieterman," Chad wrote. "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. Rest in peace, brother. We love you and miss you."
According to official reports, Schwieterman passed away on February 29 at Mercy Hospital in Washington, Missouri. Born on September 30, 1972, in Bluffton, Indiana, he was proud to be an Eagle Scout in his youth before moving to California to pursue an acting career.
Career, legacy, and farewell
Schwieterman’s breakthrough role came in Good Burger, where he played Kurt Bozwell, the owner of the rival Mondo Burger restaurant, opposite Kel Mitchell and Kenan Thompson.
He later appeared in films such as American Intellectuals (1999) and Warlock III: The End of Innocence (1999), as well as in TV series like ER, Felicity, and NightMan. After starring in Fallen Arches (2000), he took a break from acting, with his final film credit in Along the Way (2007).
Beyond acting, Schwieterman was passionate about traveling, photography, painting, martial arts, and playing Dungeons & Dragons.
A memorial mass was held on March 4 at St. Paul’s Church in Berger, Missouri, with donations made to the MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas, in his honor.
Schwieterman's death marks another heartbreaking loss to cancer this week. On March 20, Formula 1 legend and TV pundit Eddie Jordan also passed away after battling aggressive prostate cancer. He died peacefully in Cape Town, surrounded by his loved ones, leaving behind an enduring legacy in motorsports.
