Jon Heder

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Characters played by Jon Heder

Chicken Joe — Surf's Up (2007)

Chill rooster surfer from Wisconsin, Cody's best friend and rival turned ally

Darryl — Just Like Heaven (2005)

Darryl is a psychic bookstore clerk whom David Abbott consults about Dr. Elizabeth Masterson's spirit. He says Elizabeth is not truly dead and explains that David has a blocked heart, encouraging him to release the woman who was previously in his life. Although he cannot see Elizabeth, he gives David important guidance.

Chicken Joe — Surf's Up 2: WaveMania (2017)

Famous rooster surfer who joins Cody on the journey to the Trenches.

Reggie — Thelma the Unicorn (2024)

A llama and founding member of The Rusty Buckets alongside Thelma and Otis. He survives the limo attack orchestrated by Vic and later rejoins Thelma to perform authentically at SparklePalooza.

Clark — The Benchwarmers (2006)

The third member of the nerdy trio, initially clumsy but learns teamwork and baseball basics.

Lance — When in Rome (2010)

A lanky street illusionist whose coin Beth collected. He pursues Beth in New York and later reveals at her wedding that he possessed multiple poker chips, explaining why Nick's spell initially did not work.

Napoleon Dynamite — Napoleon Dynamite (2004)

A socially awkward 16-year-old high schooler who doodles and plays tetherball. He befriends Pedro and Deb, enters an FFA competition, learns to dance, and delivers a viral impromptu routine at the student council election. He ultimately reconciles with Deb and tames a stallion for his brother's wedding.

Jimmy — Tremors: Shrieker Island (2020)

Skilled parkour enthusiast and survivor on Shrieker Island.

Jimmy MacElroy — Blades of Glory (2007)

Jimmy MacElroy is a sheltered, effeminate former singles champion who shares the 2002 gold medal with Chazz before their fight leads to a lifetime ban. A loophole lets him enter pairs skating, and he recruits Chazz. Jimmy falls for Katie, reconciles with Chazz, and helps complete the Iron Lotus to win gold.

Roger Waddell — School for Scoundrels (2006)

A timid meter reader who enrolls in Dr. P's controversial confidence course to win over Amanda, a graduate student in his building. Through rigorous and unethical training, he gains self-assurance, competes against Dr. P for Amanda's affection, uncovers the instructor's fraudulent schemes, and ultimately earns a diploma and Amanda's hand in marriage.

Jeffrey Mannus — Mama's Boy (2007)

Jeffrey Mannus is a 29-year-old bookstore clerk who still lives with his mother, Jan, after losing his father young. Deeply attached to Jan, he treats Mert's romance with her as an invasion and launches a campaign against him. His conflict with Mert, friendship with Nora, homelessness, and eventual self-realization form the story's central arc.

Tybalt (English) — Pinocchio: A True Story (2021)

A horse who accompanies Pinocchio on his journey to see the world, serving as his loyal travel companion.

Career Overview

Jon Heder has 70 screen credits in a career dating back to 1992. Their work spans 4 cinematic universes — most prominently Surf's Up Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include Monster House, Surf's Up, Surf's Up 2: WaveMania. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
70
Birth Date
1977-10-26
Birth Place
Fort Collins, Colorado, USA

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 4 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q392370), public domain (CC0).