Jared Hess

    Jared Hess

    July 18, 1979 (45 years old) in Preston, Idaho, USA

    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".

    Known For

    A Minecraft MovieA Minecraft Movie
    Thelma the UnicornThelma the Unicorn
    Pride and PrejudicePride and Prejudice
    The Singles WardThe Singles Ward
    The Unexpected RaceThe Unexpected Race

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