
Jared Hess
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 ForDirecting
- Born18 July 1979 (age 46)
- Place of BirthPreston, Idaho, USA
Jared Hess

- Known ForDirecting
- Born18 July 1979 (age 46)
- Place of BirthPreston, Idaho, USA
KNOWN FOR
PHOTOS
CREDITS

A Minecraft Movie
2025

Standout: The Ben Kjar Story
2025

Thelma the Unicorn
2024

Ninety-Five Senses
2022

The Insufferable Groo
2018

The Unexpected Race
2018

Masterminds
2016

Don Verdean
2015

Beaver Trilogy Part IV
2015

Gentlemen Broncos
2009

Nacho Libre
2006

On Location Napoleon Dynamite
2006
World Premiere - Jared Hess: A Non-Linear Look at the Director of Napoleon Dynamite
2006
Winner Take Steve
2004

Napoleon Dynamite
2004

Peluca
2003

Pride and Prejudice
2003

The R.M.
2003

The Singles Ward
2002
