Jon Heder

Jon Heder in Fox Searchlight's Napoleon Dynamite - 2004.

Biography

Born 10/26/1977

With his first-ever feature role as the titular, gaping über-nerd lead in “Napoleon Dynamite” (2004), actor Jon Heder became a cult hero overnight – one who would be forever canonized on celluloid and DVD. The film did more than just propel the young actor into celebrity, however – it also...
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Awards

  • In 2005, received MTV Movie Award for Best Musical Performance
  • In 2005, received MTV Movie Award for Breakthough Performance, Male

Highlights

  • In 2007, Voiced surf nut Chicken Joe in the animated feature, "Surf's Up"
  • In 2007, Co-starred with Will Ferrell as rival world-class men's singles skaters in the comedy "Blades of Glory"
  • In 2006, Co-starred in the comedy "Benchwarmers," with Rob Schneider and David Spade

Family & Companions

  • Kirsten Heder: wife (met when they were both students at Brigham Young University; married in 2002)
  • Daniel Heder: brother (twin; partner in production co. Greasy Entertainment)
  • Doug Heder: brother (older; partner in production co. Greasy Entertainment)

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