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Jerusha Hess was born on July 12, 1980 in Olathe, Kansas, USA as Jerusha Elizabeth Demke. She is a writer and producer, known for Austenland (2013), Napoleon Dynamite (2004) and Nacho Libre (2006). She is married to Jared Hess. They have one child. See full bio »

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July 12, 1980 in Olathe, Kansas, USA

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Known For

Austenland Writer

(2013)

Napoleon Dynamite

Napoleon Dynamite Writer

(2004)

Nacho Libre Writer

(2006)

Gentlemen Broncos

Gentlemen Broncos Writer

(2009)

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Writer (7 credits)

Nicktoons (writer) (announced)

2015 Don Verdean (writer)

2013 Austenland (screenplay)

Napoleon Dynamite (TV Series) (created by - 6 episodes, 2012) (developed for television by - 6 episodes, 2012) (written by - 2 episodes, 2012)

- FFA (2012) ... (creator) / (creator)

- Bed Races (2012) ... (creator) / (creator)

- Pedro vs. Deb (2012) ... (creator) / (creator)

- Ligertown (2012) ... (creator) / (creator) / (written by)

- Thundercone (2012) ... (creator) / (creator) / (written by)

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2009 Gentlemen Broncos (written by)

2006 Nacho Libre (written by)

2004 Napoleon Dynamite (written by)

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Producer (2 credits)

2012 Napoleon Dynamite (TV Series) (executive producer - 1 episode)

- FFA (2012) ... (executive producer)

2009 Gentlemen Broncos (executive producer)

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Camera and Electrical Department (2 credits)

2003 Saints and Soldiers (camera loader)

2002 The Singles Ward (second assistant camera)

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Director (1 credit)

2013 Austenland

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Costume designer (1 credit)

2004 Napoleon Dynamite

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Soundtrack (1 credit)

2015 Don Verdean (writer: "Pillar of Salt")

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Thanks (2 credits)

2016/I Masterminds (the filmmakers wish to extend their personal thanks to the following for their contributions to the making of this movie)

2011 Redemption: For Robbing the Dead (special thanks)

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Self (1 credit)

2009-2013 Made in Hollywood (TV Series)
Herself

- Episode #8.40 (2013) ... Herself

- Episode #5.7 (2009) ... Herself

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Attended Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. Hometown is Olathe, Kansas. As of 2004, living in Draper, Utah.

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