Steve Oedekerk

Steve Oedekerk is an American filmmaker, actor, and stand-up comedian, born on November 27, 1961, in Seattle, Washington. He is best known for his collaborations with Jim Carrey and director Tom Shadyac on the Ace Ventura franchise. Oedekerk gained recognition for his series of 'Thumbmation' shorts and his film Kung Pow! Enter the Fist (2002). He also worked on popular films such as Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius, Santa vs. the Snowman 3D, Barnyard, and The Nutty Professor remake. Oedekerk attended Mater Dei High School in Santa Ana, California, and Golden West College in Huntington Beach. He is of Dutch Frisian, Irish, Hungarian, and Italian descent. Oedekerk's father, Martin, passed away on February 15, 2019.