Steve Oedekerk

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Characters played by Steve Oedekerk

Security Guard Baxter — Nothing to Lose (1997)

Security Guard Baxter is involved in guarding the office during Nick and T-Paul's burglary. The pair hide from a security guard for more than an hour while he lip-synchs to music, allowing them to remain unseen until they can leave the building.

The Chosen One — Kung Pow: Enter the Fist (2002)

The protagonist who travels to find the killer of his family. He trains under Master Tang, overcomes jealousy from peers, and ultimately defeats Master Pain by ripping out his chest spikes, using his sentient tongue Tonguey to destroy the alien armada.

The Godthumb / Johnny Paesano / Italian Man — The Godthumb (2002)

Crime lord asserting dominance over rival factions.

Bat Thumb / Wuce Bane / Dumb Man / Beat Cop (voice) — Bat Thumb (2001)

Superhero vigilante protecting Gaaathumb City from villains.

Jake / Designer / Stevine Odion / 'We've Been Hit' (voice) — Thumbtanic (2000)

Ship designer and survivor of the sinking Thumbtanic disaster.

Loke Groundrunner / Beboobeep / Unwise Council Member / The Puppet / Gabba the Butt / Big Toe & Yes Man / Aunt Gonnabiteit (voice) — Thumb Wars: The Phantom Cuticle (1999)

Farm boy turned space rebel fighting the evil Thumbpire regime.

Thane Furrows — High Strung (1992)

The cynical, highly irritable protagonist who spends a day complaining about mundane annoyances while holding unconventional philosophies on society, death, and daily life.

Career Overview

Steve Oedekerk has 76 screen credits in a career dating back to 1987. Their work spans 6 cinematic universes — most prominently Thumbs! Collection with 4 titles. Signature works include Bruce Almighty, Patch Adams, Evan Almighty. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Writing
Gender
male
Known Credits
76
Birth Date
1961-11-27
Birth Place
Los Angeles, California, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 6 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q562063), public domain (CC0).