Jared Hess, 1979
Writers · July 18, 1979
Jared Hess
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Jared Hess is 46 years old, born July 18, 1979 in United States · Cancer.
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About
Jared Hess co-directed cult comedies Napoleon Dynamite, Nacho Libre, and Gentlemen Broncos alongside his wife Jerusha, establishing himself as a distinctive voice in indie filmmaking. Born July 18, 1979, in the US, he also directed A Minecraft Movie and co-created the animated short Ninety-Five Senses, which earned an Academy Award nomination. As a Cancer, Hess channels the sign's imaginative and unconventional energy into offbeat storytelling.
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Biography
Jared Hess is an American screenwriter and filmmaker born July 18, 1979. He rose to prominence as co-writer and director of Napoleon Dynamite, the 2004 indie comedy that became a generational touchstone, and followed it with Nacho Libre (2006), co-written with Mike White, and Gentlemen Broncos (2009). All three films showcased his signature deadpan absurdist humor. He also directed the feature film A Minecraft Movie, released in 2025. Beyond cinema, Hess and his wife Jerusha produced music videos for The Postal Service's "We Will Become Silhouettes" and the Killers' holiday single "Boots". Their collaborative short film Ninety-Five Senses received an Academy Award nomination for Best Animated Short Film, cementing their status as innovative storytellers. As a Cancer-born screenwriter and director, Hess brings intuitive, imaginative sensibilities to his genre-defying work. His body of work spans comedy, animation, and music video direction, reflecting the versatility characteristic of his dual occupation as both writer and visual creator.
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Trivia
- Jared co-directed Napoleon Dynamite with his wife Jerusha, who is also a screenwriter and filmmaker.
- Nacho Libre was co-written with Mike White, a frequent Wes Anderson collaborator.
- He directed the feature adaptation A Minecraft Movie, released in 2025.
- Jared and Jerusha received an Academy Award nomination for Best Animated Short Film for Ninety-Five Senses.
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Numerology
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The Caretaker
Responsible and family-oriented. Jared Hess often anchor a fandom community and lean into projects with social or emotional weight.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Isa BrionesRabbit · 1999
- Nick RobinsonPig · 1995
- Kendall JennerPig · 1995
- Brian MayPig · 1947
- RockyRabbit · 1999
CHALLENGING
- Janhvi KapoorOx · 1997
- Tian Xiwei
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Frequently asked
- How old is Jared Hess?
- Jared Hess is 46 years old (born July 18, 1979).
- When is Jared Hess's birthday?
- Jared Hess was born on July 18, 1979.
- What is Jared Hess's zodiac sign?
- Jared Hess is a Cancer, born July 18, 1979.
- What is Jared Hess's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Jared Hess was born in 1979, the year of the Earth Goat.
- Where is Jared Hess from?
- Jared Hess is from United States.
- What does Jared Hess do?
- Jared Hess is a writer.
- Is Jared Hess still alive?
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