JARED HESS
Jared Hess
Gender: Male
Known for: Directing
Birthday: July 18, 1979
Place of Birth: Preston, Idaho, USA
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 Postal Service's third single, "We Will Become Silhouettes" and The Killers' Christmas single, "Boots".
Filmography
Starring
2025·
A Minecraft MovieGeneral Chungus (voice)
2024·
Thelma the UnicornGerald (voice)
2018·
The Unexpected RaceDeputy
Self
Himself
2003·
The R.M.LD3 Nerd
2003·
Pride and PrejudiceReverend Steve Two-Trees Green
2002·
The Singles WardDJ V'dob
Production
Director
Producer
2024·
Thelma the UnicornDirector, Screenplay
Director, Executive Producer
Creator, Executive Producer, Director
2017·
Making HistoryDirector
TBA·
Shanghai DawnDirector
2022·
Ninety-Five SensesDirector
TBA·
MicronationsDirector
2025·
A Minecraft MovieDirector
2024·
The GutterExecutive Producer
Consulting Producer
2018·
The Unexpected RaceProducer
Producer
Thanks
2016·
Son of ZornDirector
2016·
MastermindsDirector
2015·
Don VerdeanProducer, Director, Writer
2013·
AustenlandAssociate Producer
2012·
Napoleon DynamiteCreator
2009·
Gentlemen BroncosExecutive Producer, Writer, Director
2006·
Nacho LibreWriter, Director
Director
2004·
Napoleon DynamiteDirector, Screenplay
2004·
Winner Take SteveDirector
2003·
PelucaDirector, Writer, Cinematography
2001·
Cardboard OnlyDirector