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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).
Feb 21, 2024 · Husband-and-wife filmmakers Jared and Jerusha Hess have a working relationship so blessedly intertwined, they even share the same Wikipedia page.
Jared Hess. Director: Napoleon Dynamite. Jared Lawrence Hess 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 ...
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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)
Jan 25, 2024 · In a year that marks two decades since the release of their cult classic “Napoleon Dynamite,” Utah filmmakers Jerusha and Jared Hess have something else big to celebrate: their first Oscar nomination.
Mar 11, 2024 · Jerusha Hess was on a Zoom call with the team behind “Ninety-Five Senses” when the Oscar nomination came. The 13-minute film was the second name read out in the category for best animated short, and Hess’ hands flew to her face in shock. She leaned forward and began to laugh. Others clapped, shouted and raised their hands in the air.
Jan 14, 2024 · Jared and Jerusha Hess, the Utah filmmakers who made "Napoleon Dynamite," talk about their odd comedy that became a phenomenon, and how it led to a 20-year career — including their biggest movie, the...
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Jared and Jerusha Hess, the Utah filmmaking couple who brought "Napoleon Dynamite" to Sundance in 2004, are back with "Don Verdean," which takes a comedic look at biblical archaeology.
