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Jon Heder
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Jon Heder rose to fame almost out of nowhere with his title role in 'Napoleon Dynamite', a 2004 independent comedy that became a cult phenomenon thanks to its clumsy and unforgettable antihero. An American writer, actor and filmmaker, he capitalized on that success with popular comedies such as 'The Benchwarmers', 'School for Scoundrels', 'Blades of Glory' and 'When in Rome'. He also lent his voice to animated films such as 'Monster House' and 'Surf's Up', in addition to bringing Roy Disney to life in 'Walt Before Mickey'. His register, built on the absurd and a lanky physical comedy, was marked forever by that character of glasses and curly hair who defined an entire generation.
Jon Heder
Turns 49 today
39 Movies
18 Series
Jon Heder rose to fame almost out of nowhere with his title role in 'Napoleon Dynamite', a 2004 independent comedy that became a cult phenomenon thanks to its clumsy and unforgettable antihero. An American writer, actor and filmmaker, he capitalized on that success with popular comedies such as 'The Benchwarmers', 'School for Scoundrels', 'Blades of Glory' and 'When in Rome'. He also lent his voice to animated films such as 'Monster House' and 'Surf's Up', in addition to bringing Roy Disney to life in 'Walt Before Mickey'. His register, built on the absurd and a lanky physical comedy, was marked forever by that character of glasses and curly hair who defined an entire generation.
Movies
Plays Chicken Joe (voice)
Surf's Up
2007
Plays Reginald "Skull" Skulinski (voice)
Monster House
2006
Plays Darryl
Just Like Heaven
2005
Plays Jimmy MacElroy
Blades of Glory
2007
Plays Chicken Joe (voice)
Surf's Up 2: WaveMania
2017
Plays Reggie (voice)
Thelma the Unicorn
2024
Plays Napoleon Dynamite
Napoleon Dynamite
2004
Plays Lance
When in Rome
2010
Plays Clark
The Benchwarmers
2006
Plays Jimmy
Tremors: Shrieker Island
2020
Plays Tybalt (English)
Pinocchio: A True Story
2021
Plays Napoleon Dynamite/Batman
Tankman Begins
2005
Plays Jeffrey Mannus
Mama's Boy
2007
Plays Wrong Number Caller
L!fe Happens
2011
Plays Roger Waddell
School for Scoundrels
2006
Plays Roy Disney
Walt Before Mickey
2015
Plays Nate Skoog
Tapawingo
2025
Plays Edwin Jones
Killing Winston Jones
Plays Evan Ebert
Plan B
2024
Plays Drex Greene
Woke Up Dead
2010
Plays Laser Tag Employee
The Sasquatch Gang
2006
Plays Wilmer (voice)
Bling
2016
Plays Dennis
Reality
2015
Plays James
Christmas Eve
2015
Plays Frankenstein
A Monsterous Holiday
2013
Plays Louis
Ghost Team
2016
Plays Orlie
Moving McAllister
2007
Plays Charlie
Funny Thing About Love
2021
Plays Ernie
Weepah Way For Now
2015
Plays Raffi (voice)
My Dad Is Scrooge
2014
Plays Jeff
When Jeff Tried to Save the World
2018
Plays Alex
The Tiger Hunter
2017
Plays Seth
Peluca
2003
TV Shows
Plays Pickle
Pickle & Peanut
2015
Plays Drex
Woke Up Dead
2009
Plays Oskar Greason (voice)
Star vs. the Forces of Evil
2015
Plays Jon Heder
Dead Grandma!
2011
Plays Jon
FCU: Fact Checkers Unit
2010
Plays Napoleon Dynamite (voice)
Napoleon Dynamite
2012
Plays Lionel Gayheart
Critical Role
2015
Plays Kev / Additional Voices (voice)
Uncle Grandpa
2013
Plays Tentacle (voice)
All Hail King Julien: Exiled
2017
Plays Ryu (voice)
The Legend of Korra
2012
Plays The Mauler
The Aquabats! RadVentures!
2019
Plays Black Ops Frogmen
Sockbaby
2004
Plays Napoleon Bonafrog (voice)
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
2012
Plays Joel Malone
My Name Is Earl
2005
Plays Narshall
How I Met Your Mother
2005
Plays Randy (voice)
Clarence
2014
Plays Computer Virus Guy
About a Boy
2014
Plays Lionel (voice)
The Legend of Vox Machina
2022
Latest Trailers
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Tapawingo
Full Filmography
Tapawingo
Nate Skoog
2025
Film
Waltzing with Brando
Bernard Judge
2025
Film
I See the Demon
Roger
2025
Film
Plan B
Evan Ebert
2024
Film
Thelma the Unicorn
Reggie (voice)
2024
Film
The Legend of Vox Machina
Lionel (voice) · 1 episode
2022–
TV
Pinocchio: A True Story
Tybalt (English)
2021
Film
Funny Thing About Love
Charlie
2021
Film
Tremors: Shrieker Island
Jimmy
2020
Film
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Jon Heder and where are they from?
Jon Heder is 49 years old, born on October 26, 1977 in Fort Collins, Colorado, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Jon Heder?
Jon Heder is best known for roles in Monster House, Surf's Up, Just Like Heaven.
How many movies has Jon Heder been in?
Over a 23-year career (since 2003), Jon Heder has appeared in 38 movies and 18 TV shows.
What was Jon Heder's first movie?
The career of Jon Heder began with Peluca (2003).
What is Jon Heder's most recent movie or series?
Jon Heder's most recent release is Tapawingo, which premiered on November 14, 2025.
What TV shows has Jon Heder appeared in?
On television, Jon Heder has appeared in How I Met Your Mother, The Legend of Korra, Star vs. the Forces of Evil, My Name Is Earl.
Jon Heder
1977-10-26 · Fort Collins, Colorado, USA
Jonathan Joseph Heder (born October 26, 1977) is an American screenwriter, actor, and filmmaker. His feature film debut came in 2004 as the title character of the comedy film Napoleon Dynamite. He also starred in the films The Benchwarmers, School for Scoundrels, Blades of Glory, Mama's Boy, When in Rome, and as Roy Disney in Walt Before Mickey. He provided his voice talents in the animated films Monster House and Surf's Up, as well as the title character for the animated series Napoleon Dynamite.