Jon Heder plays Napoleon Dynamite, with Efren Ramirez as Pedro Sánchez and Tina Majorino as Deb. This cult comedy also features Jon Gries as Uncle Rico.
Main cast
- Napoleon DynamiteJon HederMain
- Pedro SánchezEfren RamirezMain
- DebTina MajorinoMain
- Kip DynamiteAaron RuellMain
- Uncle RicoJon GriesMain
- LafawnduhShondrella AveryMain
Supporting cast
- Summer WheatleyHaylie DuffSupp
- TrishaEmily KennardSupp
- LaFawnduh’s rivalBrianna GardnerSupp
- DonTrevor SnarrSupp
- RexDiedrich BaderSupp
- Ms. Rondi HaderlieJennifer MechamSupp
- GrandmaSandy MartinSupp
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About this cast
Napoleon Dynamite is a 2004 American independent comedy film written by Jared and Jerusha Hess and directed by Jared Hess. It stars Jon Heder as the socially awkward teenager Napoleon, Efren Ramirez as his friend Pedro, and Tina Majorino as Deb. The film follows Napoleon’s attempts to help Pedro run for class president against the popular Summer Wheatley.
FAQs
Who plays Napoleon Dynamite in Napoleon Dynamite?
Jon Heder plays the title role of Napoleon Dynamite. He was a then-unknown actor and friend of director Jared Hess, and his performance made him a cult star.
Who plays Pedro in Napoleon Dynamite?
Efren Ramirez plays Pedro Sánchez, Napoleon’s best friend who runs for class president.
Who plays Deb in Napoleon Dynamite?
Tina Majorino plays Deb, the shy girl who becomes Napoleon’s love interest and helps him with his business of drawing glamour shots.
Who is the director of Napoleon Dynamite?
The film was directed by Jared Hess, who co-wrote it with his wife Jerusha Hess.
What year was Napoleon Dynamite released?
It was released in 2004, premiering at the Sundance Film Festival in January and receiving a wider theatrical release in June.
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