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United States Jon Heder is an American actor and producer renowned for his distinctive comedic performances, making him a recognizable figure for various brand collaborations.
Oregon-based frozen potato brand Ore-Ida teamed with Jon Heder to bring back his iconic 'Napoleon Dynamite' character for its 'Tot-Protecting Pants' advertising campaign, twenty years after the original movie was released. The campaign saw Heder reprise his role as Napoleon to promote the brand's tater tots.
Australian employment marketplace SEEK collaborated with Jon Heder, having him revive his Napoleon Dynamite character in a parody of a 90s infomercial. The campaign aimed to encourage Australians to leverage their skills in the job market.
Jon Heder has been involved in collaborations with Adidas.
Jon Heder has been involved in collaborations with Crocs.
Jonathan Joseph Heder, born on October 26, 1977, in Fort Collins, Colorado, gained widespread recognition for his portrayal of the title character in the 2004 comedy film “Napoleon Dynamite.” This breakout role, which was an expansion of a short film he starred in while attending Brigham Young University, earned him an MTV Movie Award for Best Musical Performance and Breakthrough Male Performance in 2005. Following this success, Heder continued to engage with the character, reprising the role in a 2005 MTV Movie Awards skit and later in an animated series in 2012. His early life included attending Walker Middle School and South Salem High School in Salem, Oregon, where he was active in the swim team and drama club. Heder is also an Eagle Scout and served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Japan, where he became fluent in Japanese.
Heder’s career expanded beyond “Napoleon Dynamite” with notable roles in several comedy films. He starred in “The Benchwarmers” (2006) alongside Rob Schneider and David Spade, and appeared in “School for Scoundrels” (2006). He also co-starred with Will Ferrell in the successful film “Blades of Glory” (2007). In addition to live-action work, Heder ventured into voice acting, lending his voice to characters like Skull in “Monster House” (2006) and Chicken Joe in “Surf’s Up” (2007), a role he reprised in its 2017 sequel, “Surf’s Up 2: WaveMania.” His filmography includes other diverse projects such as “Just Like Heaven” (2005), “Mama’s Boy” (2007), “When in Rome” (2010), “Reality” (2014), and “Ghost Team” (2016).
Further milestones in Heder’s career include his role as a producer for various projects, notably his executive producer credit for the TV movie “Gulliver Quinn” (2012) and the TV series “Space Junk” (2023). He has also made appearances in television series such as “My Name Is Earl” (2008), “How I Met Your Mother” (2014), and had a main voice role in the Disney XD animated series “Pickle and Peanut” (2015–2018). His collaboration with Jared Hess on film projects and his consistent presence in both film and television, often recognized for his unique comedic style, underscore his sustained career in the entertainment industry.
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