Jon Heder

Date of Birth: October 26, 1977

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio

Biography

Jonathan Joseph Heder, widely known as Jon Heder, is an American actor and producer who gained international fame for his role as Napoleon Dynamite in the 2004 cult classic film of the same name. Born in Fort Collins, Colorado, Jon was raised in a family of six children. He attended Brigham Young University where he studied 3D animation, which led him to meet director Jared Hess. This pivotal meeting resulted in Heder starring in a short film that would eventually become “Napoleon Dynamite.” Since his breakout role, Heder has appeared in numerous films including “The Benchwarmers,” “Blades of Glory,” and “Mama’s Boy.” He has also lent his voice to animated characters in films like “Surf’s Up” and the television series “Napoleon Dynamite.” Outside of acting, Jon is a practicing member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and enjoys a quiet life with his family.

5 Interesting Facts about Jon Heder

1. Jon Heder has an identical twin brother named Dan Heder.

2. He speaks fluent Japanese, a skill he developed while serving a two-year mission in Japan for his church.

3. Heder only received $1,000 for his role in “Napoleon Dynamite,” but negotiated for a portion of the film’s profits later.

4. He made a cameo appearance in the music video for “On Top of the World” by Imagine Dragons.

5. Jon Heder is an Eagle Scout, the highest rank attainable in the Boy Scouts of America.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Jon Heder

1. “I think the most important thing is to be yourself and not try to emulate someone else.”

2. “If you’re not enjoying what you’re doing, you should find another job.”

3. “Do what you love, and you’ll never work another day in your life.”

4. “Life is about doing things that matter, not about impressing others.”

5. “The best roles are always the ones that challenge you and make you grow.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Jon Heder’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $15 million.

Children

Jon Heder is married to Kirsten Bales since 2002, and they have four children together: two daughters and two sons. Their names are Evan Jane Heder, Philip Heder, Timothy Heder, and the youngest whose name is not publicly disclosed.