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Jared Lawrence Hess (born July 18, 1979) and Jerusha Elizabeth Hess (née Demke, born May 12, 1980) are husband-and-wife American filmmakers best known for their work on Napoleon Dynamite (2004), Nacho Libre (2006) and Gentlemen Broncos (2009), all of which they co-wrote and which were directed by Jared (Nacho Libre was co-written with Mike White).
Jerusha Hess was born on 12 July 1980 in Olathe, Kansas, USA. She is a writer and producer, known for Austenland (2013), Ninety-Five Senses (2022) and Napoleon Dynamite (2004). She is married to Jared Hess.
Feb 21, 2024 · Husband-and-wife filmmakers Jared and Jerusha Hess have a working relationship so blessedly intertwined, they even share the same Wikipedia page.
Feb 21, 2024 · Husband-and-wife filmmakers Jared and Jerusha Hess. have a working relationship so blessedly intertwined, they even share the same Wikipedia page.
Mar 11, 2024 · Jerusha Hess was on a Zoom call with the team behind “Ninety-Five Senses” when the Oscar nomination came. The 13-minute film was the second name read out in the category for best animated short, and Hess’ hands flew to her face in shock. She leaned forward and began to laugh. Others clapped, shouted and raised their hands in the air.
Jan 14, 2024 · Jared and Jerusha Hess, the Utah filmmakers who made "Napoleon Dynamite," talk about their odd comedy that became a phenomenon, and how it led to a 20-year career — including their biggest...
Jan 25, 2024 · In a year that marks two decades of their cult classic ‘Napoleon Dynamite,’ Utah filmmakers Jerusha and Jared Hess have something else big to celebrate: their first Oscar nomination
