Jared Hess

Jared Hess

45 · Born: Jul 18, 1979

Known For

Napoleon DynamiteNapoleon Dynamite
MastermindsMasterminds
Nacho LibreNacho Libre
A Minecraft MovieA Minecraft Movie

Personal Details

BornJul 18, 1979 Glendale, Arizona, USA

Biography

Jared Lawrence Hess and Jerusha Elizabeth Hess, a talented husband-and-wife duo, have made a significant impact in the American filmmaking industry. Born on May 12, 1980, Jerusha Elizabeth Hess, née Demke, has collaborated with her spouse Jared Lawrence Hess on numerous projects, earning them widespread recognition.

Career

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2025
A Minecraft Movie
A Minecraft Movie as General Chungus (voice)
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2024
Thelma the Unicorn
Thelma the Unicorn as Gerald (voice)
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2018
Unexpected Race
Unexpected Race as Deputy
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2003
The R.M.
The R.M. as LD3 Nerd
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Pride and Prejudice
Pride and Prejudice as Reverend Steve Two-Trees Green
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2002
The Singles Ward
The Singles Ward as DJ V'dob
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2018
The Insufferable Groo
The Insufferable Groo
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2015
Beaver Trilogy Part IV
Beaver Trilogy Part IV
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2025
A Minecraft Movie
A Minecraft Movie as Director
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2024
Thelma the Unicorn
Thelma the Unicorn as Director, Screenplay
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2022
Ninety-Five Senses
Ninety-Five Senses as Director
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2016
Masterminds
Masterminds as Director
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2015
Don Verdean
Don Verdean as Director, Writer
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2009
Gentlemen Broncos
Gentlemen Broncos as Director, Writer
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2006
Nacho Libre
Nacho Libre as Director, Writer
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2004
Napoleon Dynamite
Napoleon Dynamite as Director, Screenplay
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2003
Peluca
Peluca as Director, Writer
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2021
Murder Among the Mormons
Murder Among the Mormons as Creator