Jared Van Snellenberg

Jared Van Snellenberg
Born (1980-12-26) December 26, 1980 (age 45)
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
OccupationAssociate Professor
Academic background
EducationSimon Fraser University (BA)
Columbia University (MA, MPhil, PhD)
ThesisAn Investigation of the Neural Correlates of Working Memory in Healthy Individuals and Individuals With Schizophrenia (2012)
Edward E. Smith
Academic work
DisciplinePsychology
Psychiatry
Sub-discipline
Functional neuroimaging
Functional magnetic resonance imaging
Working memory
Schizophrenia
InstitutionsRenaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University

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

Year Title Role Notes
1996 Happy Gilmore Happy's Waterbury Caddy/Blondie Retroactively revealed to be Will Zalatoris
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
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"

References

  1. ↑ Dimengo, Nick. "Where Are They Now: Kids Sports Movie Edition". Bleacher Report. Archived from the original on 2021-05-18. Retrieved 2021-05-18.
  2. ↑ Jared Van Snellenberg at IMDb
  3. 1 2 3 "Jared Van Snellenberg, PhD | Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University". Faculty page of Dr. Jared Van Snellenberg, Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University. Archived from the original on 2026-06-15. Retrieved 2017-08-24.
  4. ↑ Van Snellenberg, Jared X.; Barch, Deanna M. (2014-03-01). "Introduction to the special issue in honor of Edward E. Smith". Cognitive, Affective, & Behavioral Neuroscience. 14 (1): 1–2. doi:10.3758/s13415-014-0254-2. ISSN 1531-135X. PMID 24477792.
  5. ↑ "Remembering Edward E. Smith". APS Observer. 26: a. 2013-03-29. Archived from the original on 2025-01-19.
  6. ↑ Raiken, Amber (2022-08-17). "Adam Sandler congratulates Happy Gilmore caddie doppelgänger Will Zalatoris on first PGA Tour win". Archived from the original on 2022-08-17. Retrieved 2022-08-21.
  7. ↑ "Silvio O. Conte Center Dopamine Dysfunction In Schizophrenia website". Archived from the original on 2016-04-11. Retrieved 2017-08-24.
  8. ↑ "Jared Van Snellenberg". scholar.google.com. Archived from the original on 2017-05-11. Retrieved 2016-11-14.
  9. ↑ "ORCID". ORCID Page for Jared Van Snellenberg. Retrieved 2026-09-25.
  10. ↑ "People | Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University". People page on the Cognitive Neuroscience & Psychosis Lab web site, Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University. Archived from the original on 2026-04-21. Retrieved 2026-09-24.
  11. ↑ Ryan, Shane (July 26, 2025). "A definitive ranking of every golfer cameo in 'Happy Gilmore 2'". Golf Digest. Retrieved July 31, 2025.