Jared Hess

Born: 1979-07-18

From: Preston, Idaho, USA

Known For: Directing

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...

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2018

The Insufferable Groo

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2006

World Premiere - Jared Hess: A Non-Linear Look at the Director of Napoleon Dynamite

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2024

Thelma the Unicorn

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2003

Pride and Prejudice

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2018

The Unexpected Race

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2003

The R.M.

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2002

The Singles Ward

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2015

Beaver Trilogy Part IV

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2025

A Minecraft Movie

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2025

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A Minecraft Movie

character - General Chungus (voice)

2024

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Thelma the Unicorn

character - Gerald (voice)

2018

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The Unexpected Race

character - Deputy

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The Insufferable Groo

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2015

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Beaver Trilogy Part IV

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2006

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World Premiere - Jared Hess: A Non-Linear Look at the Director of Napoleon Dynamite

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2003

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Pride and Prejudice

character - Reverend Steve Two-Trees Green

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The R.M.

character - LD3 Nerd

2002

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The Singles Ward

character - DJ V'dob

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Gentlemen Broncos

Jared Hess: Director (Directing)2009-09-30

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Napoleon Dynamite

Jared Hess: Screenplay (Writing)2004-06-11

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Nacho Libre

Jared Hess: Director (Directing)2006-06-16

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Peluca

Jared Hess: Cinematography (Crew)2003-01-20

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Peluca

Jared Hess: Writer (Writing)2003-01-20

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A Minecraft Movie

Jared Hess: Director (Directing)2025-03-31

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Peluca

Jared Hess: Director (Directing)2003-01-20

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Winner Take Steve

Jared Hess: Director (Directing)2004-01-01

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Masterminds

Jared Hess: Director (Directing)2016-09-29

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The Insufferable Groo

Jared Hess: Producer (Production)2018-06-07

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Don Verdean

Jared Hess: Writer (Writing)2015-12-01

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Don Verdean

Jared Hess: Director (Directing)2015-12-01

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Micronations

Jared Hess: Director (Directing)

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Ninety-Five Senses

Jared Hess: Director (Directing)2022-08-12

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Austenland

Jared Hess: Associate Producer (Production)2013-08-15

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Shanghai Dawn

Jared Hess: Director (Directing)

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Gentlemen Broncos

Jared Hess: Writer (Writing)2009-09-30

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On Location Napoleon Dynamite

Jared Hess: Director (Directing)2006-05-16

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The Gutter

Jared Hess: Executive Producer (Production)2024-11-01

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The Unexpected Race

Jared Hess: Producer (Production)2018-10-14

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Thelma the Unicorn

Jared Hess: Screenplay (Writing)2024-05-17

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Cardboard Only

Jared Hess: Director (Directing)2001-05-28

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Don Verdean

Jared Hess: Producer (Production)2015-12-01

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Gentlemen Broncos

Jared Hess: Executive Producer (Production)2009-09-30

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Napoleon Dynamite

Jared Hess: Director (Directing)2004-06-11

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Thelma the Unicorn

Jared Hess: Director (Directing)2024-05-17

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Standout: The Ben Kjar Story

Jared Hess: Producer (Production)2025-02-23

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Nacho Libre

Jared Hess: Writer (Writing)2006-06-16

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Making History

Jared Hess: Director (Directing)

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Murder Among the Mormons

Jared Hess: Executive Producer (Production)

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Murder Among the Mormons

Jared Hess: Director (Directing)

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Son of Zorn

Jared Hess: Director (Directing)

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The Righteous Gemstones

Jared Hess: Consulting Producer (Production)

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Muscles & Mayhem: An Unauthorized Story of American Gladiators

Jared Hess: Executive Producer (Production)

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Muscles & Mayhem: An Unauthorized Story of American Gladiators

Jared Hess: Director (Directing)

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Murder Among the Mormons

Jared Hess: Creator (Creator)

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