Jon Heder

Birth Name:

Jonathan Joseph Heder

Birth Place:

Fort Collins, Colorado, United States

Profession

Actor, Producer, Soundtrack

Majored in 3-D animation at BYU, where he met fellow student Jared Hess, who would feature him in "Peluca" as a lead-up to "Napoleon Dynamite․"
Fractured his ankle during the filming of his figure-skating film "Blades of Glory․"
Quote: "[on voice-acting for "Surf's Up"] "I've always been in love with animation․ And getting involved with it on this side, I never really expected it, but was definitely kind of jumping at it like, 'This is cool․'""
Quote: "[on where he got his dance moves] "From my heart․ I love movin'․ I was observant growing up, watching Michael Jackson and John Travolta․ I'd close my eyes, see the moves․""
Best known for playing the title character in "Napoleon Dynamite" and Jimmy MacElroy in "Blades of Glory․"
Started the production company Greasy Entertainment with his brothers Daniel and Doug
Filmed commercials to promote the 2005 Utah State Fair with his "Napoleon Dynamite" co-star Efren Ramirez, who played the role of Pedro in the movie
Took on the role of Napoleon Dynamite for only $1,000 until the film rights were sold to Fox SearchLight Entertainment
Went on a mission to Japan for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, which led to him becoming fluent in Japanese

2004Golden Schmoes - Breakthrough Performance of the Year:Nominated
2005MTV Movie Award - Breakthrough Male:Winner
2005MTV Movie Award - Best Musical Performance:Winner
2005OFCS Award - Best Breakthrough Performance:Nominated
2005Teen Choice Award - Choice Movie Actor: Comedy:Nominated
2005Teen Choice Award - Choice Movie Love Scene:Nominated
2005Teen Choice Award - Choice Movie Hissy Fit:Winner
2005Teen Choice Award - Choice Movie Blush Scene:Nominated
2005Teen Choice Award - Choice Movie Liar:Nominated
2005Teen Choice Award - Choice Movie Breakout Performance - Male:Nominated
2005Teen Choice Award - Choice Movie Rumble:Nominated
2005Teen Choice Award - Choice Movie Chemistry:Nominated
2005Teen Choice Award - Choice Movie Dance Scene:Winner
2006Teen Choice Award - Movies - Choice Chemistry:Nominated
2006Teen Choice Award - Movies - Choice Actor: Comedy:Nominated
2006Teen Choice Award - Movie - Choice Rumble:Nominated
2007MTV Movie Award - Best Fight:Nominated
2007Teen Choice Award - Choice Movie Actor: Comedy:Nominated
2007Teen Choice Award - Choice Movie: Chemistry:Nominated
2007Teen Choice Award - Choice Movie: Dance:Nominated
2017BTVA People's Choice Voice Acting Award - Best Vocal Ensemble in a Television Series:Winner
2017BTVA Television Voice Acting Award - Best Vocal Ensemble in a Television Series:Nominated
2018Breakthrough Achievement Award - Performance:Winner
2024Festival Award - Best Actor - Feature Film:Winner
2024Individual Merit Award - Best Ensemble Cast (US):Winner

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