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
Heiman in April 2013
Born (1978-05-23) May 23, 1978 (age 46)
Alma materTexas State University
Occupation(s)Actor, comedian
Years active2000–present
Known forBackground extra
Notable workAmerican Pie 2
GoDaddy Super Bowl XLVII commercial

Biography

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Early life

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Jesse 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

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Heiman 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

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Film

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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

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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

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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

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  1. ^ Grant, Drew (2011-03-16). "Jesse Heiman: the most ubiquitous actor in Hollywood?". Salon. Retrieved 2011-03-17.
  2. ^ https://x.com/jesseheiman/status/6877330659?s=46 [bare URL]
  3. ^ a b "Jesse Heiman". imdb.com.
  4. ^ a b c d Matthew Forbes (18 June 2021). "Meet Hollywood's Most Recognizable Background Actor".
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ "Jesse Heiman, Bar Refaeli's Kissing Partner, Gets Offer To Make Porn". Huffington Post. February 5, 2013. Retrieved 6 Feb 2013.
  7. ^ "5 Recurring Movie Extras You Won't Believe You Never Noticed". Cracked.com. Retrieved 2017-11-01.
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