Born Oct. 26, 1977, in Fort Collins, Colo., Heder was raised in Salem, Ore., in a devoutly Mormon household. While attending Brigham Young University, Heder met Napoleon Dynamite director Jared Hess, who cast him in his short film Peluca, which centers on a character much like Napoleon Dynamite. That film was a huge hit at the 2003 Slamdance Film Festival, prompting Hess to rework it as a full-length feature: The result was Napoleon Dynamite.
Since that auspicious debut, Heder has appeared in a number of films -- including Just Like Heaven and The Benchwarmers -- always being careful to choose roles that allow him to remain true to his Mormon values.
AddBlades of GloryWhen a much-publicized ice-skating scandal strips them of their gold medals, two world-class athletes (Will Ferrell and Jon Heder) skirt their way back onto the ice via a loophole that allows them to compete together -- as a pairs team. Will Arnett ("Arrested Development") and Amy Poehler ("Saturday... Read More
AddNapoleon DynamiteThis Sundance Grand Jury Prize nominee follows Napoleon Dynamite (Jon Heder), a quirky, ninja-loving teenager growing up in the far reaches of Idaho, whose life gets complicated when his shady Uncle Rico (John Gries) shows up with a scheme to sell plastic serveware. While a shy girl (Tina Majorino)... Read More
AddThe BenchwarmersAthletically challenged misfits Clark (Jon Heder), Gus (Rob Schneider) and Richie (David Spade) learn it's never too late to go for the glory in this goofy sports comedy that proves every (under)dog has its day. Humiliated as children on the baseball field, the now-adult trio of losers forms a... Read More
| Save | When in Rome (2009) | PG-13 | |
| Add | Moving McAllister (2007) | PG-13 | |
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| Add | Surf's Up (2007) | PG | |
| Add | Mama's Boy (2007) | PG-13 | |
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| Add | Monster House (2006) | PG | |
| Add | The Benchwarmers (2006) | PG-13 | |
| Add | School for Scoundrels (2006) | UR | |
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| Add | Napoleon Dynamite (2004) | PG | |
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