‘Good Burger’ star Jan Schwieterman dead at 52 from cancer

NEW YORK — Jan Schwieterman, the actor known for playing Kurt Bozwell in 1997’s “Good Burger,” has died at 52 following a short battle with cancer.

“It is with a heavy heart that I share the passing of my brother, Jan (JP) Schwieterman,” his brother, Chad Schwieterman, wrote on Facebook earlier this month. “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 did not clarify what type of cancer his brother had.

An obituary for Jan noted that he passed away in a hospital near his hometown on Hermann, Mo.

Jan began his television career in 1994 when he booked a spot on ABC series “McKenna.” He later made guest appearances on episodes of “ER,” “Forever” and “Felicity,” but his most memorable role came in “Good Burger,” the Nickelodeon teen comedy starring Kenan Thompson and Kel Mitchell.

His last onscreen role was in 2007’s “Along the Way.”

Jan’s obituary described his personal and professional impact.

“Growing up, J.P. was in the Boy Scouts of America, and he was proud of the fact he became an Eagle Scout. Soon after high school he moved to California and became an actor,” the obituary reads. “He was the lead villain in the movie ‘Good Burger’ playing the role of Kurt Bozwell owner of Mondo Burger.”

The tribute also spoke of Jan’s love for travel, photography, painting and martial arts.

Jan is survived by his mother Clara Reed, father LeeRoy Schwieterman, brother Chad, and sisters Megan and Vanessa.