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Jared Hess

Jul 18, 1979 (45 years old) in Preston, Idaho, USA

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

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A Minecraft Movie
General Chungus (voice)
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Thelma the Unicorn
Gerald (voice)
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The Singles Ward
DJ V'dob
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Pride and Prejudice
Reverend Steve Two-Trees Green
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The R.M.
LD3 Nerd
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Beaver Trilogy Part IV
Himself
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The Unexpected Race
Deputy
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The Insufferable Groo
Self
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World Premiere - Jared Hess: A Non-Linear Look at the Director of Napoleon Dynamite
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