Jonathan Joseph “Jon” Heder, an American actor and producer, was born on October 26, 1977. As Napoleon Dynamite’s titular character, he made his feature picture début in 2004.
In addition, he played Roy Disney in the movies The Benchwarmers, School for Scoundrels, Blades of Glory, Mama’s Boy, When in Rome, and Walt Before Mickey.
He also lent his voice to the Napoleon Dynamite anime series and the animated films Monster House and Surf’s Up.
Heder is the married nephew of WCAU sportscaster and former NFL running back Vai Sikahema.
Heder, a 2002 graduate of Brigham Young University, contributed to the 2005 non-traditional animation student Emmy-winning short CGI animated film “Pet Shop,” created by Logan Deans.
Jon Heder Parents: Meet James Heder and Helen Brammer
The father, James Heder is a physician, while the occupation of his mother is not known.
Together with Rachel, Doug, their older brother, and two younger brothers, Adam and Matt, he also has an identical twin brother named Dan.