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Jonathan Joseph Heder (/ ˈhiːdər /; born October 26, 1977) is an American actor and comedian. He is best known for his role as the title character of the comedy film Napoleon Dynamite (2004).
Aug 27, 2004 · Napoleon Dynamite: Directed by Jared Hess. With Jon Heder, Jon Gries, Aaron Ruell, Efren Ramirez. A listless and alienated teenager helps his new friend win the class presidency in their small western high school, while dealing with his bizarre family life back home.
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- Comedy
- Jared Hess
- 2004-08-27
He is best known for the role of Uncle Rico in Napoleon Dynamite for which he was nominated for the Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Male, and recurring character Roger Linus on Lost.
YearTitleRole1968Horace (Button)1976Born of WaterFriend1977Tom1979SunnysideWild ChildJonathan Joseph Heder is an American actor and producer who is known for portraying Napoleon Dynamite in 2004. He returned to play the role in an animated series and a 2005 MTV Movie Awards skit.
- January 1, 1
- 1.87 m
- Fort Collins, Colorado, USA
The film stars Jon Heder in the role of the titular character, a nerdy high-school student who deals with several dilemmas: befriending an immigrant who wants to be class president, awkwardly pursuing a romance with a fellow student, and living with his quirky family.
Jan 23, 2019 · Napoleon Dynamite took the world by storm. For what seemed like years, an entire generation couldn't stop making jokes about ligers, llamas, and sweet skills.
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