Jon Heder stars as the title character in Napoleon Dynamite, which is probably the best film ever. Already a cult classic, Napoleon Dynamite includes some of the most unforgettable characters ever created. The film is about Napoleon Dynamite, a tall, gawky high school student, who lives in Idaho with his eccentric family, and is one of the most unforgettable film characters ever created. Napoleon's quest to help his friend Pedro win Student Body President demonstrates the magic and unique skills inherent in everyone, even those society deems "uncool." Through being true to his own personality, Napoleon is able to realize his dreams.

Now Wolfman Productions proudly presents the cast of this unique film: Jon Heder; Aaron Ruell, who plays Kip Dynamite, Napoleon's older brother; Jon Gries, who plays Napoleon's Uncle Rico; and Efren Ramirez, who plays Napoleon's best friend Pedro.

Jon Heder
"Napoleon Dynamite"

Jon Heder is a 26-year-old Brigham Young University student who is majoring in 3-D Animation along with his identical twin brother Daniel. Both began their school career in the Film Studies program. Jon was raised in Salem, Oregon in a family of 6 children. He currently lives in Springville, Utah, with his wife Kirsten. He has acted in several student productions and was the lead in the award-winning short film Peluca, which was written and directed by Napoleon Dynamite helmer Jared Hess.

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Efren Ramirez
"Pedro"

Efren Ramirez graduated from a conservatory program at The Laura Henry Studio in Santa Monica, and studied and performed improv at The Young Actors Space. He has appeared on television in "The District," "ER," "Judging Amy," "Relativity," "Dangerous Minds," and "Nothing Sacred." He currently has recurring roles on "Even Steven," Fox's "Boston Public," and the animated series "Pepe the Bull." His film credits include Delivering Milo with Albert Finney, The Race with Cliff Robertson, and Missing Pieces opposite the late James Coburn. He recently shot the pilots "The Commissary" and "I Hate You." His next film is Night Crew with Bruce Campbell and Jack Black.

Jon Gries
"Uncle Rico"

Jon Gries has appeared in more than 30 feature films. His recent starring credits include the Independent Spirit Award-winning Jackpot; The Big Empty, which premiered at the AFI Film Festival with Gries starring opposite Jon Favreau and Daryl Hannah; Northfork; The Snow Walker, which was nominated for 11 Canadian Academy Awards including Best Picture of the year; and last summer's hit The Rundown, in which he appears opposite The Rock and Christopher Walken.

Other memorable credits include Get Shorty, Running Scared and Real Genius. His next project is the independent feature Sledge.

Aaron Ruell
"Kip Dynamite"

Aaron Ruell was born and raised in the San Joaquin Valley of California. He discovered still photography and filmmaking in high school, which led him to Brigham Young University's film school. Ruell is primarily a writer and director and his work includes several short films as well as a series of national television commercials. Napoleon Dynamite marks Aaron's acting debut.

Even more inspiring than the film is the story of its success. Jon Heder attended Brigham Young University with co-creators Jared and Jerusha Hess. They worked together on several short student films, directed by Jared, written by Jared and Jersuha, and starring Jon. After graduation, they used family connections to raise $200,000 to film the feature length Napoleon Dynamite. This unknown trio were able to premiere the film at the prestigious Sundance Film Festival, and the enthusiastic reception it achieved led to a bidding war between several major distributors. The film went on to earn more than 50 million dollars, outstanding for such a low budget film. In addition, the film has generated intense passion among its predominantly young fanbase, who enthusiastically repeat the film's catchphrases and watch it over and over again. Unusual among current teen comedies is the warmth and lack of offensive material in the film, which is rated PG. Although the film has little or no religious undertones, the positive message it imparts is probably due in part to the fact that Jon, Jared and Jerusha were all raised Mormon, and in fact met at a Mormon University.

Jon's story of how he and his friends went from struggling student film-makers in Utah to college comedy favorites is an inspiring one, and will help anyone appreciate that dreams are achievable, with hard work, loyalty, and remaining true to oneself. The story of Napoleon Dynamite is echoed in the real life saga of Jon Heder, and his fantastic, rags to riches tale is a Hollywood story for the ages.