Jon Heder and Bill Hader are two American entertainers who built recognizable careers through comedy, acting and creative work, but they come from different backgrounds and followed very different paths to Hollywood. Heder became a breakout star through Napoleon Dynamite, while Hader rose to national attention through Saturday Night Live before creating and starring in Barry. Both have also developed successful voice-acting careers and worked across film and television. Their ages and height are similar, but their education, family lives and career milestones tell distinctly different stories.
Jon Heder and Bill Hader Quick Bio
| Information | Jon Heder | Bill Hader |
|---|---|---|
| Full Name | Jonathan Joseph Heder | William Thomas Hader Jr. |
| Date of Birth | October 26, 1977 | June 7, 1978 |
| Net Worth | Estimated $10 million | Estimated $14 million |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Age | 48 years | 48 years |
| Birth Place | Fort Collins, Colorado, USA | Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA |
| Nationality | American | American |
| Nickname | Jon | Bill |
| Profession | Actor, producer, voice actor, filmmaker | Actor, comedian, writer, producer, voice actor |
| Famous For | Napoleon Dynamite in Napoleon Dynamite | Saturday Night Live and Barry |
| Major Breakthrough | Napoleon Dynamite (2004) | Saturday Night Live (2005–2013) |
| Parents | James Heder and Helen Brammer Heder | Bill Hader Sr. and Sherri Hader |
| Siblings | Dan Heder, Doug Heder, Rachel Heder, Adam Heder and Matt Heder | Three younger sisters: Katie, Kara and Kristen |
| Education | South Salem High School; Brigham Young University | The Art Institute of Phoenix; Scottsdale Community College; New York Film Academy |
| College / Training | Studied at BYU and developed an interest in animation and filmmaking | Studied film and attended the New York Film Academy |
| Career Start | Began working professionally in entertainment in the early 2000s | Worked in film production before moving into comedy and performing |
| Television Debut | Mad TV (2004) | Saturday Night Live (2005) |
| Film Debut | The Wrong Brother / Napoleon Dynamite era | You, Me and Dupree (2006) |
| Major Film Roles | Blades of Glory, The Benchwarmers, Just Like Heaven, Surf’s Up, Monster House | Superbad, Tropic Thunder, Pineapple Express, Men in Black 3, It Chapter Two |
| Voice Acting | Surf’s Up, Monster House, Pickle and Peanut, The Legend of Korra | Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, Inside Out, The Angry Birds Movie |
| Most Recognized Character | Napoleon Dynamite | Stefon on Saturday Night Live |
| Major TV Series | Pickle and Peanut, Napoleon Dynamite animated projects | Barry |
| Barry | Not involved as a creator/star | Created, co-wrote, produced and starred as Barry Berkman |
| SNL Career | Hosted/appeared as a guest | Cast member from 2005 to 2013 |
| Awards Recognition | Known primarily for comedy-film performances | Multiple Emmy Awards and nominations |
| Hobbies / Interests | Animation, drawing, filmmaking and creative projects | Comedy, filmmaking, writing and acting |
| Hair Color | Brown | Brown |
| Eye Color | Reported brown/green in different databases | Blue/green, depending on source |
| Weight | Around 75 kg, estimated | Around 80–85 kg, estimated |
| Marital Status | Married | Divorced |
| Spouse | Kirsten Heder, married in 2002 | Maggie Carey, married 2006–2018 |
| Children | Four children | Three daughters |
| Family | Large family of six children, including identical twin brother Dan | Raised with three younger sisters |
| Public social-media presence reported | Public social-media presence reported | |
| Career Style | Primarily actor, voice actor and filmmaker | Actor, comedian, writer, director and producer |
| Known For Comedy | Deadpan and eccentric comedy, especially Napoleon Dynamite | Sketch comedy, character work and dark comedy |
| Major Creative Achievement | Turning Napoleon Dynamite into an enduring cult-comedy character | Creating and leading the critically acclaimed series Barry |
| Estimated Wealth Source | Film, television, voice acting and production work | Television, film, writing, directing, producing and acting |
| Current Professional Identity | Actor, voice performer and filmmaker | Actor, writer, director, producer and comedian |
| Career Legacy | Best known for Napoleon Dynamite and his animation/voice work | Best known for SNL, Barry and a wide range of comedy and voice roles |
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