About
American film director of the unique comedies Napoleon Dynamite from 2004 and Nacho Libre from 2006. In 2025, he directed A Minecraft Movie, starring Jack Black.
Before Fame
He found inspiration for Napoleon Dynamite while attending Idaho's Preston High School.
Trivia
His film Napoleon Dynamite was nominated for the 2004 Sundance Film Festival Grand Jury Prize. In 2024, he directed the animated movie Thelma the Unicorn.
Family Life
He married Jerusha Elizabeth Demke, with whom he had two children named Elliot and Greta.
Associated With
He directed Gentlemen Broncos in 2009, which starred Michael Angarano.
