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Jared Lawrence Hess (born July 18, 1979) and Jerusha Elizabeth Hess (née Demke, born May 12, 1980) are husband-and-wife American filmmakers best known for their work on Napoleon Dynamite (2004), Nacho Libre (2006) and Gentlemen Broncos (2009), all of which they co-wrote and which were directed by Jared (Nacho Libre was co-written with Mike White).
Jared Hess is a director, producer and writer of American comedy films, such as Napoleon Dynamite, Nacho Libre and Gentlemen Broncos. He is married to Jerusha Hess, who co-writes and co-produces his movies.
- January 1, 1
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- Glendale, Arizona, USA
Michael Angarano, Jared Hess, and Jemaine Clement in Gentlemen Broncos (2009)- 2005 Spirit Awards ceremony
- Jack Black, Jared Hess, and Mike White in Nacho Libre (2006)
- Jared Hess in Nacho Libre (2006)
- Jared Hess and Julia Pistor in Nacho Libre (2006)
- Jack Black and Jared Hess in Nacho Libre (2006)
- Owen Wilson and Jared Hess at an event for Masterminds (2015)
Mar 11, 2024 · Even as Jared and Jerusha Hess have received their first Oscar nomination and embraced high-profile projects like ‘Minecraft’ and the animated Netflix feature ‘Thelma the Unicorn,’ they remain connected to their Utah community. Published: March 10, 2024, 1:46 p.m. MDTUpdated: March 10, 2024, 8:50 p.m. MDT. View Comments.
Feb 21, 2024 · The married couple behind "Napoleon Dynamite" received their first Oscar nod for "Ninety-Five Senses", a moving 13-minute short about a death-row inmate. Learn how they collaborated with different animators, Tim Blake Nelson and other filmmakers to create this personal and poignant project.
Feb 21, 2024 · The husband-and-wife team behind "Napoleon Dynamite" and "Thelma the Unicorn" share their creative process and personal stories behind their first Oscar nomination for "Ninety-Five Senses". Learn how they collaborated with different animators, Tim Blake Nelson and other filmmakers during the pandemic.
Jan 14, 2024 · Jerusha Hess and star Jon Heder are expected to take part in a discussion after a screening, Wednesday, Jan. 24, 7 p.m., at The Ray Theatre, Park City. It will also screen Saturday, Jan. 20,...
18 hours ago · JERUSHA HESS: [At the end of shooting the short] we had a little bit of film and Jared said, “Hey, just go into a field and do a little dance. I’ve heard you’re a clubber.”
