J. Adam LaRose is a Chicago-born actor of Navajo descent whose career spans from 1998 to the present. Throughout his career, LaRose has frequently collaborated with director Darren Lynn Bousman, appearing in six of Bousman's projects, including Saw III, Repo! The Genetic Opera, Devil's Carnival, Identity Lost, Butterfly Dreams, and the Fear Itself episode New Year's Day.
LaRose played key roles in two of Bousman's early works: Identity Lost and Butterfly Dreams, both of which featured him in lead roles. His Hollywood debut, however, came in a smaller but notable role as Troy, a victim of Jigsaw in Saw III. LaRose's participation was later highlighted in a special commentary track with Bousman included in the Director's Cut DVD of the film.
His role in Repo! The Genetic Opera is also significant; initially, LaRose appeared in a short film directed by Bousman to promote the feature. After the success of the short, Bousman went on to direct the full-length film, where LaRose portrayed a "Vanity and Vein" reporter interviewing Rotti Largo about Zydrate addiction.
In Devil's Carnival (2012), LaRose took on the role of The Major, a character in this musical horror film co-directed by Bousman and Terrance Zdunich. LaRose's career is marked by his strong, versatile performances, particularly in the horror and thriller genres, and his ongoing partnership with Bousman has made him a recognizable figure in the world of cult cinema.
Starting in 2019, he appeared in 18 episodes of the HBO comedy series The Righteous Gemstones as "Gregory," a member of the character Jesse Gemstone's entourage.
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Filmography
Butterfly Dreams (2000) as James Luther
Saw III (2006) as Troy
Repo! The Genetic Opera (2006 short film) as Pavi Largo
Saw IV (2007) as Troy (flashback)
Repo! The Genetic Opera (2008) as Vanity and Vein reporter
The Tenant (2009) as Jeff
For the Love of Jade (2009) as Clemens
Mother's Day as Hospital Security Guard
11-11-11 (2011) as Wayne
Insidious (2011) as Long Haired Fiend
Pennhurst (2011) as Willard
The Devil's Carnival (2012) as The Major
Insidious: Chapter 2 (2013) as Long Haired Fiend
Missionary (2013) as Sarge Powell
Now You See Me (2013) as FBI Agent
Last Shift (2014) as Homeless Man
To Write Love on Her Arms (2015) as Echo
Extremity (2018) as Phil
Big Top Evil (2019) as Roadside Jack
America: The Motion Picture (2021) as Native American Right Activist (voice)
TV
Mind of Mencia as Indian
In Search Of...Mitch Pileggi as Ancient Man
Sheena - "The Feral King" as Raoul
Fear Itself - "New Year's Day" as Parking Garage Thug
Fear the Walking Dead - "This Land is Your Land" as Old Nation Man
Mayans M.C. - "Buho/Muwan" as Adam
The Righteous Gemstones - as Gregory (Recurring 16 episodes, 2019–2025)
‘’Banshee Season 2” as Thompson (2 episodes)
