Steve Oedekerk, a multi-hyphenate, has built a remarkable career with significant success in writing, directing, producing, acting, stand-up comedy, and computer-generated animation. His films have grossed over $1.9 billion worldwide, including blockbusters like Bruce Almighty, Ace Ventura franchise, The Nutty Professor, and Patch Adams. He received an Academy Award nomination for producing and creative leadership on Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius.
Oedekerk created the cult franchise properties High Strung, Thumb filmettes, and Kung Pow: Enter the Fist, which have a steadily growing fan base. He executive produced 63 episodes of The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron and 52 episodes of the Emmy Award-winning Back at the Barnyard. The new series, Planet Sheen, will premiere on Nickelodeon in 2010.
As a pioneer in digital media, Oedekerk has created an innovative model for franchise property development, including gaming, internet, mobile, virtual worlds, and digital media production. His company, O Entertainment, produced the first IMAX 3D animated film, Santa vs. the Snowman 3D, and developed the technology behind the Thumb Parody projects.
Oedekerk's writing credits include some of the most successful movies in recent history, such as Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls, The Nutty Professor, Nothing to Lose, and Patch Adams. He has also directed, written, and starred in his own television special for NBC and produced an animated Christmas special for ABC.
Oedekerk resides in Southern California with his wife, two children, and a badger, which he claims is the most vicious mammal on the planet.
