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When is Jon Heder's birthday?

October 26. Heder is one of six children. His father is a family practice physician.

What is the name of Heder's daughter, born in April of 2007?

Evan Jane. Heder has been married since 2002. Heder's daughter, Evan Jane Heder, was born on April 6, 2007.

In 2005, Heder won at the MTV Movie Awards for Best Musical Performance and Breakthrough Male Performance. What film did we win these awards for?

Napoleon Dynamite. Heder plays a socially-awkward teenager in "Napoleon Dynamite" (2004). Dynamite meets a friend, Pedro, at school. The movie revolves around Dynamite trying to help get Pedro elected as class president and Dynamite's unstable life at home with his uncle and brother.

In 2003 Heder graduated from what university?

Brigham Young University. He studied 3-D Computer Animation. BYU is where Heder met Jared Hess, the co-writer of "Napoleon Dynamite" (2004).

Is Heder a twin?

Yes. His identical twin brother is named Dan. The two of them run a production company together.

What was the name of the character that Heder voiced in the animated film "Monster House" (2006)?

Skull. "Monster House" is an animated film about three children who think their neighbor's home is a monster. Heder's character, Skull, is a video-game addict who the children go to, to seek advice about the haunted house. He helps them learn more about the house and they come to find out it was created when a soul-merged with a man-made structure. The children then have to come up with a plan to destroy the house. Heder's twin brother, Dan, served as an Animator for the film.

What character does Heder play in "School for Scoundrels" (2006)?

Roger. Heder plays Roger, a meter maid, who suffers from low self-esteem and decides to check into a top secret confidence-building class, run by a deceitful Mr. P (Thornton). Mr. P forces the students to overcome their issues by using dangerous methods with guaranteed results.

What was the name of Heder's character in "The Benchwarmers" (2006)?

Clark Reedy. "The Benchwarmers" is about a group of friends that are bullied off a neighborhood baseball diamond. But, instead of running away they challenge the bullies to a game and win. Heder plays Clark, an unpopular kid who was bullied and always benched at the little league baseball games. "Benchwarmers" also starred David Spade and Rob Schneider.

While attending college Heder starred in a short film which later evolved into "Napoleon Dynamite" (2004). What is the name of that short film?

Peluca. The nine minute comedy, "Peluca" (2003), starred a lot of the same cast that went on to star in "Napoleon Dynamite". In "Peluca", Heder's character, Seth, was a geek named Seth who is obsessed with fanny packs, unicorns and ninja books. The film followed Seth as he skipped school one day, with two friends, to go buy a fanny pack and a wig.

What was the name of the 2007 movie in which Heder played a male figure skater?

Blades of Glory. In the 2007 comedy, Heder played a rival ice skater to Will Farrell. The two tied for a gold medal and began to argue and brawl. Because of this they were banned from the men's singles competition for life. Years later the two teamed up as the first same sex skating pair in the history of the sport.