Tim Heidecker

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Characters played by Tim Heidecker

Whale Boat Captain Daniel Goobler — Ant-Man and the Wasp (2018)

Tour guide.

Josh Tyler / Tex — Us (2019)

Kitty's husband who joins the vacation and faces his violent doppelgänger.

Mr. Richards — Fantastic Four (2015)

Reed's father featured in childhood flashbacks, influencing his scientific ambitions.

Tom — HIM (2025)

Cam's ambitious agent who pushes him toward the combine and the compound. He is part of the corrupt ownership group and is ultimately destroyed by a supernatural force after being spared by Cam.

Dave Welnke — A Merry Friggin' Christmas (2014)

He is involved in the marital difficulties that Shauna wants to repair, making him part of the family's tensions during the gathering.

Fran — Spin Me Round (2022)

A fellow restaurant manager selected for the Italy program. Initially skeptical of the retreat's motives, she teams up with Amber to investigate the program's secrets, witnesses the aftermath of the villa party, and helps coordinate the group's escape.

Bob — Flower (2017)

Bob is Laurie's new boyfriend and Luke's father. His relationship with Laurie brings Luke into the household after Luke leaves rehabilitation, creating the living situation in which Luke meets Erica and develops an unexpected emotional connection with her.

Tim Heidecker — Tim and Eric's Billion Dollar Movie (2012)

Tim Heidecker is one of the two filmmakers entrusted with Schlaaang, Inc.'s billion-dollar budget. He wastes the money with Eric, then becomes co-owner of S'Wallow Valley Mall under the name “Dobis P. R.” His rivalry with Eric over Katie leads to poisoning and betrayal before they reconcile.

Derek — Fetus Monster (2024)

A town figure aligned with coercive natalist ideologies, likely functioning as the primary antagonist or enforcer of the oppressive system Ruby opposes.

The Celebrity — Entertainment (2015)

The host associated with a pool party where The Comedian emerges from a cake to applause before breaking down and throwing himself into the pool.

Greggy Thompson — First Time Female Director (2023)

Greggy Thompson had been slated to direct Sam’s family drama before the theater offered the job to Sam instead. His replacement sets the story’s central opportunity in motion, though the available plot summary does not describe him taking part in the rehearsals or later events.

Phantic — The Emperor's Newest Clothes (2018)

Phantic is the Emperor's advisor and one of his closest confidantes. Fearing the consequences of defying the ruler, he follows Syco's lead and repeats the praise of the imaginary clothes to the increasingly impatient Emperor. His reassurance helps persuade the Emperor to wear the supposed outfit for the parade.

Career Overview

Tim Heidecker has 238 screen credits in a career dating back to 1989. Their work spans 6 cinematic universes — most prominently Dinner with Brett Gelman Collection with 3 titles. Signature works include On Cinema, Us, HIM. 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
238
Birth Date
1976-02-03
Birth Place
Allentown, Pennsylvania, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 6 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q7803640), public domain (CC0).