Jon Heder
Biography
Jon Heder is an American actor. He was born on October 26, 1977, in Fort Collins, Colorado, USA. Heder's acting credits include a feature film debut in 2004 as the title character of a comedy film. He has also appeared in films such as The Benchwarmers, School for Scoundrels, Blades of Glory, Mama's Boy, and When in Rome. Additionally, Heder 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.
Career overview
Jon Heder is an American actor. He made his feature film debut in 2004 as the title character of a comedy film. Heder also starred in several films, including The Benchwarmers, School for Scoundrels, Blades of Glory, Mama's Boy, and When in Rome. He portrayed Roy Disney in the film Walt Before Mickey. Additionally, Heder provided his voice talents in the animated films Monster House and Surf's Up.
Heder's acting credits include multiple film roles. He has also lent his voice to the title character in the animated series Napoleon Dynamite. The breadth of Heder's acting experience encompasses various genres, including comedy and animation. His film appearances have been well-represented in his known credits.
Heder's acting career has spanned multiple films and animated projects. His known credits total 80, indicating a significant body of work in the film industry.
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Full Filmography
83 titles- The Grim & The Dark (2025) as Self
- Tapawingo (2025) as Nate Skoog
- Waltzing with Brando (2025) as Bernard Judge
- I See the Demon (2025) as Roger
- Thelma the Unicorn (2024) as Reggie (voice)
- Plan B (2024) as Evan Ebert
- The Legend of Vox Machina (2022) as Lionel (voice)
- Pinocchio: A True Story (2021) as Tybalt (English)
- Funny Thing About Love (2021) as Charlie
- Tremors: Shrieker Island (2020) as Jimmy
- Time Warp: The Greatest Cult Films of All Time (2020) as Self
- Time Warp Vol. 3: Comedy and Camp (2020) as Self
- When Jeff Tried to Save the World (2018) as Jeff
- The Unexpected Race (2018) as Harry
- Gloria Talks Funny (2018) as Harrison
- All Hail King Julien: Exiled (2017) as Tentacle (voice)
- Surf's Up 2: WaveMania (2017) as Chicken Joe (voice)
- Life After Flash (2017) as Self
- The Tiger Hunter (2017) as Alex
- When Jeff Tried to Save the World (2017) as Jeff
- Sunshine Brownstone (2017) as Balloon / Clerk / Underwater Giant
- Bling (2016) as Wilmer (voice)
- Ghost Team (2016) as Louis
- Critical Role (2015) as Lionel Gayheart
- Star vs. the Forces of Evil (2015) as Oskar Greason (voice)
- Pickle & Peanut (2015) as Pickle
- Reality (2015) as Dennis
- Christmas Eve (2015) as James
- Walt Before Mickey (2015) as Roy Disney
- Weepah Way For Now (2015) as Ernie
- Clarence (2014) as Randy (voice)
- About a Boy (2014) as Computer Virus Guy
- My Dad Is Scrooge (2014) as Raffi (voice)
- The Visitant (2014) Producer
- Wildlife (2014) as Raymond Hinckley
- Uncle Grandpa (2013) as Kev / Additional Voices (voice)
- Uncle Grandpa (2013) as Additional Voices (voice)
- A Monsterous Holiday (2013) as Frankenstein
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2012) as Napoleon Bonafrog (voice)
- The Legend of Korra (2012) as Ryu (voice)
- Studio C (2012) as Self - Special Guest
- For Ellen (2012) as Fred Butler
- Napoleon Dynamite (2012) as Napoleon Dynamite (voice)
- All Star Bowling Trick Shots (2012)
- L!fe Happens (2011) as Wrong Number Caller
- Dead Grandma! (2011) as Jon Heder
- Conan (2010) as Self
- When in Rome (2010) as Lance
- FCU: Fact Checkers Unit (2010) as Jon
- Woke Up Dead (2010) as Drex Greene
- Woke Up Dead (2009) as Drex
- Surf's Up (2007) as Chicken Joe (voice)
- Blades of Glory (2007) as Jimmy MacElroy
- Mama's Boy (2007) as Jeffrey Mannus
- Moving McAllister (2007) as Orlie
- Monster House (2006) as Reginald "Skull" Skulinski (voice)
- The Benchwarmers (2006) as Clark
- School for Scoundrels (2006) as Roger Waddell
- The Sasquatch Gang (2006) as Laser Tag Employee
- On Location Napoleon Dynamite (2006) as Napoleon Dynamite (Archival Footage)
- How I Met Your Mother (2005) as Narshall
- My Name Is Earl (2005) as Joel Malone
- Just Like Heaven (2005) as Darryl
- The Showbiz Show with David Spade (2005)
- Tankman Begins (2005) as Napoleon Dynamite/Batman
- Best Week Ever (2004)
- Napoleon Dynamite (2004) as Napoleon Dynamite
- Sockbaby (2004) as Black Ops Frogmen
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self - Guest
- The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003) as Self
- Punk'd (2003) as Self
- Peluca (2003) as Seth
- The View (1997) as Self
- MADtv (1995) as Self - Special Guest / Percy
- MADtv (1995) as Self
- Raw (1993) as Self
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993) as Self - Guest
- The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992) as Self
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Host
- Today (1952) as Self
- Killing Winston Jones as Edwin Jones
- The Big Kill as Peter
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Jon Heder best known for?
Jon Heder is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Legend of Vox Machina (2022), Tremors: Shrieker Island (2020), Surf's Up 2: WaveMania (2017), The Female Animal (1958).
When and where was Jon Heder born?
Jon Heder was born on October 26, 1977 in Fort Collins, Colorado, USA.
How many credits does Jon Heder have?
Jon Heder has accumulated over 83 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1952 to 2025.
What is Jon Heder's background in cinema and television?
Jon Heder is an American actor. He was born on October 26, 1977, in Fort Collins, Colorado, USA. Heder's acting credits include a feature film debut in 2004 as the title character of a comedy film. He has also appeared in films such as The Benchwarmers, School for Scoundrels, Blades of Glory, Mama's Boy, and When in Ro...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Star vs. the Forces of Evil (2015) as Oskar Greason (voice) — aged about 37
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2012) as Napoleon Bonafrog (voice) — aged about 34
- The Legend of Vox Machina (2022) as Lionel (voice) — aged about 44
- The Legend of Korra (2012) as Ryu (voice) — aged about 34
- How I Met Your Mother (2005) as Narshall — aged about 27
- Critical Role (2015) as Lionel Gayheart — aged about 37
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