Best known for crafting the unforgettably extraordinary character of Napoleon Dynamite in the 2004 hit comedy of the same name, Jon Heder quickly made shot to fame as one of the most unique comedians of the early 21st century. Receiving instant and wide-ranging audience appeal and multiple awards for his performance, Heder quickly gained the attention of major production studios. Starring along Will Ferrell in 2006 comedies The Benchwarmers and Blades of Glory, Heder was soon branded a seasoned Hollywood comedian, going on to feature in numerous productions such as Mama’s Boy alongside Diane Keaton and When In Rome alongside Kristen Bell. During this period Heder made guest appearances on prominent primetime shows such as My Name is Earl, How I Met Your Mother and About a Boy.
Aside from his on-screen work, Heder is renowned for his uncanny skill as a voice actor, voicing Chicken Joe in 2007 Sony Pictures Animation film Surf’s Up in addition to several other roles in titles such as Monster House, A Monsterous Holiday, Beyond Beyond, Pinocchio, The Legend of Kora, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and many more.
In 2018, Heder voiced Pickle in Disney XD’s series Pickle & Peanut, before landing the role of Jeff in Jeff Tried to Save the World, directed by Kendall Goldberg.
