Jesse Wayne Heiman (born May 23, 1978) is an American actor and comedian, best known for his uncredited work as an extra in a wide variety of films and television shows.[1] He is also known for appearing in a GoDaddy commercial at Super Bowl XLVII, alongside Bar Refaeli and Danica Patrick.
Jesse Heiman | |
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 Heiman in April 2013 | |
| Born | May 23, 1978 Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Texas State University |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, comedian |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Known for | Background extra |
| Notable work | American Pie 2 GoDaddy Super Bowl XLVII commercial |
Biography
editEarly life
editJesse Heiman was born in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. He has stated that one side of his family is Jewish and the other side is Catholic and that he grew up celebrating Christmas and Hanukkah.[2] In 1988, he moved to Austin, Texas. In May 2000, Heiman graduated the Texas State University in San Marcos with Bachelor of Arts degree in English studies. He moved to Los Angeles, California in September 2000.[3]
Career
editHeiman began acting as a background extra in 2000.[4] His first film role was in 2001 film American Pie 2, and his first speaking role was in a 2002 episode of the short-lived television show Maybe It's Me. He has appeared in numerous films, television shows, commercials, and music videos, mostly working as an extra. Among most reprised extra roles in television series, he portrayed a store employee named Fernando in 32 episodes of Chuck, a student named Allan Alby in 26 episodes of Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide, and a nerd and a friend of (fictionalised) Wil Wheaton in 5 episodes of The Big Bang Theory.[4][3]
On March 14, 2011, a video compilation was uploaded to YouTube, showing clips of Heiman's various appearances. Within days of the video being online, the video had over 2 million views. This made him an Internet sensation, and a minor celebrity.[4]
In 2013, Heiman appeared in GoDaddy's Super Bowl XLVII commercial with Bar Refaeli and Danica Patrick, in which Refaeli, a supermodel, and Heiman share a graphic French kiss.[5] Following the response to GoDaddy's Super Bowl XLVII commercial, Los Angeles based porn company Assence Films extended an offer to Heiman to appear in an adult film of his choosing. Heiman responded to the offer saying "I will hold out for Playgirl".[6] As a play on the GoDaddy commercial, singer Michael Bublé cast Heiman in the opening scene of his video "It's a Beautiful Day" where Bublé walks in on Jaime Pressly, who plays his significant other in the comical video, and Heiman sharing a kiss, to which Bublé responds by singing the song. Despite his age, he still portrays teenagers and young adults as an extra.[7]
Heiman has earned considerable attention for his work as a background actor. Various media outlets have dubbed him one of the most, if not the most recognisable extras in film history.[4]
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | American Pie 2 | Petey | |
| 2002 | Austin Powers in Goldmember | Student | Uncredited |
| The Rules of Attraction | Kid at a party | ||
| National Lampoon's Van Wilder | Student on Couch | ||
| Catch Me If You Can | Student | ||
| Spider-Man | Spectator at a school fight | ||
| 2003 | Old School | Budnick | |
| Freaky Friday | Student in class | ||
| The Battle of Shaker Heights | Uncredited | ||
| 2004 | Win A Date With Tad Hamilton! | Piggly Wiggly Shopper | |
| Movie patron | |||
| 2006 | The Shaggy Dog | Pound employee | |
| Driftwood | Inmate | ||
| 10 Items or Less | Stand-in; uncredited | ||
| 2007 | Knocked Up | Stand-in | |
| Cougar Club | Prey | Uncredited | |
| Skyler's Revolution | Himself | ||
| The Untitled Rob Roy Thomas Project | |||
| 2008 | Forgetting Sarah Marshall | Theatre audience member | Uncredited; also a stand-in |
| Keith | Chemistry class student | ||
| An American Carol | Young Michael Malone | ||
| 2009 | The Jerk Theory | Clinton | |
| 17 Again | Mascot | Uncredited | |
| 2010 | The Social Network | Student | |
| Privileged | Party attendant | Short film; uncredited | |
| 2011 | Transformers: Dark of the Moon | Office worker | Uncredited |
| Detention | Nerd | ||
| The Nature of Hatman | Young adult | ||
| Getting That Girl | Nerd #1 | ||
| All in All | Short film | ||
| 2012 | Magic Mike Auditions | Barney | |
| Noobz | Computer Guy | ||
| A Thousand Words | Stand-in | ||
| 2013 | Browsers | Concert audience member | |
| As I Lay Dying | Jody | ||
| 2014 | Neighbors | Babysitter | |
| Sobert Companion | |||
| Obituaries | Jerry Cunkle | Short film | |
| Awkward Party | Jesse Heman | ||
| 2015 | Schmoolie the Deathwatcher | Schmoolie | |
| 2016 | The Wedding Party | Person in the bar | |
| The HookUP | Buzz | ||
| 2017 | The Clapper | Audiance member | Uncredited |
| 2018 | Half Magic | Demarcus | |
| Thank You for Your Patients | Usher | ||
| 2019 | Artista Obscura | Pedestrian Goober | |
| 2020 | Greatland | Dormitory resident | |
| Pink Skies Ahead | Thomas | ||
| 2024 | The Court Jester | David | Short film |
| TBA | Jesse Heiman: World's Greatest Extra | Himself | Documentary film; upcoming |
Television series
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Power Rangers Time Force | New gym member | Episode: "Undercover Rangers" (no. 31) |
| 2002 | Maybe It's Me | Elliot | Episode: "The Video Episode" (no. 15) |
| Do Over | Student | Episode: "Pilot" (no. 1); uncredited | |
| 2003 | That's So Raven | Student | Episode: "Mother Dearest" (no. 1); uncredited |
| A.U.S.A. | Monopoly Game Piece Thief | Episode: "Pilot" (no. 1); uncredited | |
| 2004 | Jack & Bobby | Teenager at the meeting | Episode: "Better Days" (no. 2) |
| Grounded for Life | Sherman | Episode: "Can't Get Next to You" (no. 67); uncredited | |
| Cracking Up | Streaking Pledge | Episode: "Learning Disability" (no. 7); uncredited | |
| Joan of Arcadia | Student using a Beer bong | Episode: "Out of Sight" (no. 25); uncredited | |
| 2004–2007 | Drake & Josh | Student and a spectator at a concert | 3 episodes |
| Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide | Allan Alby, a student | 26 episodes; uncredited | |
| 2005 | George Lopez | Boy in a restaurant | Episode: "Friends Don't Let Friends Marry Drunks" (no. 68) |
| My Name Is Earl | Student with an inhaler | Episode: "Randy's Touchdown" (no. 3); uncredited | |
| The O.C. | Nerd in the crowd | Episode: "The Showdown" (no. 49); uncredited | |
| Las Vegas | Geek | Episode: "Hide and Sneak" (no. 44); uncredited | |
| NCIS | Fredrick Pippin | Episode: "Red Cell" (no. 43) | |
| Reno 911! | American Idol contestant | 2 episodes; uncredited | |
| Entourage | Nerd #1 | Episode: "I Love You Too" (no. 17) | |
| Arrested Development | Audience member at screening | Episode: "Making a Stand" (no. 48); uncredited | |
| 2006 | Bones | Teenage hero | Episode: "The Superhero in the Alley" (no. 12); uncredited |
| Campus Ladies | Student | Episode: "Lesbian Lovers" (no. 3); uncredited | |
| Mind of Mencia | Nerd | Episode no. 15 | |
| 2007 | The New Adventures of Old Christine | Waiter #1 | Episode: "Let Him Eat Cake" (no. 27) |
| Curb Your Enthusiasm | Mondo Gelato customer | Episode: "The Ida Funkhouser Roadside Memorial" (no. 53); uncredited | |
| 2007–2012 | Chuck | Fernando | 31 episodes |
| 2008 | Pushing Daisies | Diner patron | Episode: "Robbing Hood" (no. 16); uncredited |
| 2009 | Heroes | Sam's Comics customer | Episode: "Shades of Gray" (no. 53); uncredited |
| Better Off Ted | Employee | Episode: "Get Happy" (no. 7); uncredited | |
| Monk | 3rd UFO enthusiast | Episode: "Mr. Monk and the UFO" (no. 112) | |
| Greek | Superhero | Episode: "The Dork Knight" (no. 51) | |
| 2010 | Warren the Ape | Jesse | Episode: "Abstinence" (no. 2) |
| Himself | Episode: "Rock Opera" (no. 12) | ||
| Good Luck Charlie | Moviegoer | Episode: "Blankie Go Bye-Bye" (no. 14); uncredited | |
| 2010–2011 | Glee | Student | 2 episodes; uncredited |
| Hollywood Wasteland | Stan Getz | 2 episodes | |
| 2010–2013 | The Big Bang Theory | Nerd | 5 episodes; uncredited |
| 2011 | How I Met Your Mother | Person buying a hotdog | Episode: "Desperation Day" (no. 128); uncredited |
| Awkward | Nerd | Episode: "Knocker Nightmare" (no. 2) | |
| Suburgatory | Student | Episode: "Halloween" (no. 5) | |
| Funny or Die Presents | Lap Guy | 1 episode | |
| Nightline | Himself | Episode dated 20 June 2011 | |
| 2011–2013 | The Tonight Show with Jay Leno | Himself | 2 episodes |
| 2013 | Walter | Episode no. 4,403; uncredited; additionally usage of his archival footage in two more episodes | |
| 2012 | Parks and Recreation | Person using a water fountain | Episode: "Campaign Shake-Up" (no. 63); uncredited |
| Franklin & Bash | Spectator | Episode: "Viper" (no. 12) | |
| Pair of Kings | Dirt Fairy | Episode: "Fatal Distraction" (no. 49); uncredited | |
| Breaking In | Contra agent | 3 episodes; uncredited | |
| Crash & Bernstein | Toby | Episode: "Crash Lands" (no. 1); uncredited | |
| It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia | Party attendant | Episode: "Charlie Rules the World" (no. 92); uncredited | |
| 2013 | The Mindy Project | Concession kid | Episode: "Harry & Sally" (no. 13) |
| Chelsea Lately | Walter | Episode dated 4 February 2013; archival footage | |
| Good Day L.A. | Himself | Episode dated 6 February 2013 | |
| The Geekie Awards | Himself | TV special | |
| 2014 | Criminal Minds | Ethan | Episode: "The Black Queen" (no. 198) |
| Dog Park | Nerd | Episode: "Leave It" (no. 2) | |
| I'll Bring the Awkward | Person with a lawnmower | Episode: "Your Own Way" (no. 11) | |
| 2015 | The Enemy: The N in Me | Kyle | Episode no. 5 |
| Inside the Extras Studio | Himself | Episode: "The World's Greatest Extra" (no. 4) | |
| 2016 | Angie Tribeca | Husband from the Midwest | Episode: "Beach Blanket Sting-O" (no. 13); uncredited |
| Stalking LeVar | Wrigley Wesley Crusher | 2 episodes | |
| Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life | Extra in Kirk's second film | Episode: "Spring" (no. 2) | |
| 2017 | Powerless | Employee | 2 episodes; uncredited |
| S.W.A.T. | Tourist | Episode: "Cuchillo" (no. 2); uncredited | |
| The Goldbergs | Thanksgiving guest | Episode: "A Wall Street Thanksgiving" (no. 102); uncredited | |
| 2019 | Leroy | Episode: "Animal House" (no. 144); uncredited | |
| 2018 | Bizness as Usual | Face caller | Episode: "Please Hold" (no. 58) |
| Silicon Valley | Programmer | 2 episodes; uncredited | |
| 2023 | Hollywood Madness | Himself | 2 episodes |
Music videos
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | "I'm Just a Kid" by Simple Plan | Student | Uncredited |
| "Starlight" by Zed | Student | ||
| 2003 | "Stuck" by Stacie Orrico | Boy getting out of a bus | |
| 2005 | "I'm Not Your Girl" by Lalaine | ||
| 2011 | "Dancing Shoes" by DEV | Guy dancing in tutu | |
| 2013 | "It's a Beautiful Day" by Michael Bublé | Fake yoga instructor | |
| 2014 | "Groove" by Oiki | Marty |
References
edit- ^ Grant, Drew (2011-03-16). "Jesse Heiman: the most ubiquitous actor in Hollywood?". Salon. Retrieved 2011-03-17.
- ^ https://x.com/jesseheiman/status/6877330659?s=46 [bare URL]
- ^ a b "Jesse Heiman". imdb.com.
- ^ a b c d Matthew Forbes (18 June 2021). "Meet Hollywood's Most Recognizable Background Actor".
- ^ Laura Stampler (February 1, 2013). "Jesse Heiman Shares How He Got To Make Out With Bar Refaeli In Front Of 111 Million People Super Bowl Sunday". Business Insider. Retrieved February 9, 2021.
- ^ "Jesse Heiman, Bar Refaeli's Kissing Partner, Gets Offer To Make Porn". Huffington Post. February 5, 2013. Retrieved 6 Feb 2013.
- ^ "5 Recurring Movie Extras You Won't Believe You Never Noticed". Cracked.com. Retrieved 2017-11-01.
