Personal Info
Known For:
Directing
Birthday:
July 18, 1979
Place of Birth:
Preston, Idaho, USA
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Jared Hess
Biography
Jared Lawrence Hess (born July 18, 1979) is an American filmmaker known for his work Napoleon Dynamite (2004), A Minecraft Movie (2025) and Nacho Libre (2006), which he co-wrote and directed with his wife, Jerusha Hess. (Nacho Libre was co-written with Mike White). He also produced the video for The Postal Service's third single, "We Will Become Silhouettes" and The Killers' Christmas single, "Boots".
Known For
Filmography
| Year | Movie | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | A Minecraft Movie | General Chungus (voice) |
| 2024 | Thelma the Unicorn | Gerald (voice) |
| 2018 | The Insufferable Groo | Self |
| 2018 | The Unexpected Race | Deputy |
| 2015 | Beaver Trilogy Part IV | Himself |
| 2006 | World Premiere - Jared Hess: A Non-Linear Look at the Director of Napoleon Dynamite | Self |
| 2003 | Pride and Prejudice | Reverend Steve Two-Trees Green |
| 2003 | The R.M. | LD3 Nerd |
| 2002 | The Singles Ward | DJ V'dob |
| Year | TV Show | Role |
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