Steven Brent "Steve" Oedekerk (born November 27, 1961) is an American comedian, director, editor, producer, screenwriter and actor. Oedekerk is best known for his works with actor Jim Carrey and director Tom Shadyac.[1] He starred in the Ace Ventura franchise, on "Thumbmation" shorts and his movie Kung Pow: Enter the Fist (2002).
Steve Oedekerk | |
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| Born | Steven Brent Oedekerk November 27, 1961 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Other names | Steve O. |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 1984–present |
| Employer(s) | O Entertainment Universal Studios |
| Website | www |
| Year | Film | Director | Writer | Producer | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Smart Alex | Yes | Yes | No | |
| 1991 | High Strung | No | Yes | No | |
| 1995 | Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls | Yes | Yes | No | |
| 1996 | The Nutty Professor | No | Yes | No | |
| 1997 | Nothing to Lose | Yes | Yes | No | |
| 1998 | Patch Adams | No | Yes | Yes | |
| 2000 | Nutty Professor II: The Klumps | No | Story | No | |
| 2001 | Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius | No | Yes | Yes | Nominated- Academy Award for Best Animated Feature |
| 2002 | Kung Pow! Enter the Fist | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Santa vs. the Snowman 3D | No | Yes | No | Short film | |
| 2003 | Bruce Almighty | No | Yes | executive | |
| 2006 | Barnyard | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| 2007 | Evan Almighty | No | Yes | No | |
| 2011 | Cowboys & Aliens | No | Story | No | |
| TBA | Kung Pow! Tongue of Fury | Yes | Yes | Yes | Announced |
Acting roles
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Smart Alex | Alex | |
| 1988 | Casual Sex? | Joey | |
| 1991 | High Strung | Thane Furrows | |
| 1997 | Nothing to Lose | Baxter | |
| 2002 | Kung Pow! Enter the Fist | The Chosen One | |
| Santa vs. the Snowman 3D | Sno' Hellton | Voice only | |
| 2006 | Barnyard | Snotty Boy / Mr. Beady / Pizza Twin #2 | |
| TBA | Kung Pow! Tongue of Fury | The Chosen One | |
Television
| Year | Title | Director | Executive Producer |
Writer | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | The O Show | Yes | Yes | Yes | TV Movie |
| 1999– | Thumbs! | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| 2001–2007 | Crossing Jordan | No | Yes | No | |
| 2002–2006 | The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius | No | No | Yes | |
| 2007–2011 | Back at the Barnyard | No | Yes | Yes | Creator |
| 2010–2013 | Planet Sheen | No | Yes | Yes | Co-creator |
Acting roles
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Full House | Himself | Episode "Star Search" |
| 1997 | The O Show | Himself | TV Movie |
| 1999– | Thumbs! | Multiple | Voice Only |
| 2007–2011 | Back at the Barnyard | Multiple | |
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