Tim Heidecker Biography

Fast Facts

• Received a Webby Award in 2008 for Best Actor for his role in the comedy duo "Tim and Eric․"
• Met Eric while attending Temple University, where they produced their first show
• Sent their animated show "Tom Goes to the Mayor" to actor Bob Odenkirk, who became executive producer of the show and sold it to Cartoon Network
• Recognized as part of the comedy team of "Tim and Eric" along with Eric Wareheim
• Made a parody album for Herman Cain's 2012 presidential bid entitled, "Cainthology: Songs in the Key of Cain," which he donated the proceeds to the Violence Intervention Program
• Created marketing videos alongside Eric and actor Zach Galifianakis for Absolut Vodka
• Appeared in the music video "Watch the Corners" by Dinosaur Jr
• Was stabbed twice in the back in 2006 while trying to protect an elderly neighbor from being attacked