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Jesse Heiman
Jesse Heiman
	Heiman in April 2013
Born	May 23, 1978 (age 46); 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

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.

Biography

Early life

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

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

Film

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
2004	Win A Date With Tad Hamilton!	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	Uncredited; also a stand-in
	An American Carol	Young Michael Malone
2009	The Jerk Theory	Clinton
2009	17 Again	Mascot	Uncredited
2010	The Social Network	Student	Uncredited
2010	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	Short film
	Noobz	Computer Guy
	A Thousand Words		Stand-in
2013	Browsers	Concert audience member
2013	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
2016	The HookUP	Buzz
2017	The Clapper	Audiance member	Uncredited
2018	Half Magic	Demarcus
2018	Thank You for Your Patients	Usher
2019	Artista Obscura	Pedestrian Goober
2020	Greatland	Dormitory resident
2020	Pink Skies Ahead	Thomas
2024	The Court Jester	David	Short film
TBA	Jesse Heiman: World's Greatest Extra	Himself	Documentary film; upcoming

Television series

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)
2002	Do Over	Student	Episode: "Pilot" (no. 1); uncredited
2003	That's So Raven	Student	Episode: "Mother Dearest" (no. 1); uncredited
2003	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
2004–2007	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)
2007	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)
	Warren the Ape	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
2010–2011	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	The Tonight Show with Jay Leno	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
2015	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	The Goldbergs	Leroy	Episode: "Animal House" (no. 144); uncredited
2018	Bizness as Usual	Face caller	Episode: "Please Hold" (no. 58)
2018	Silicon Valley	Programmer	2 episodes; uncredited
2023	Hollywood Madness	Himself	2 episodes

Music videos

Year	Title	Role	Notes
2002	"I'm Just a Kid" by Simple Plan	Student	Uncredited
2002	"Starlight" by Zed	Student	Uncredited
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