Jesse Heiman
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] and for appearing with Bar Refaeli and Danica Patrick in a GoDaddy commercial at Super Bowl XLVII, in which Refaeli, a supermodel, and Heiman share a graphic french kiss. On April 11, 2011 Jesse appeared as a guest on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno alongside Jamie Foxx. Despite his age, he still portrays teenagers and young adults as an extra.[2] 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. He also starred in the video for "I'm Just a Kid" by Simple Plan.
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![]() Heiman, West Hollywood, California on April 2, 2013 | |
Born | |
Education | Bachelor of Arts in English |
Alma mater | Texas State University |
Occupation | Actor, comedian |
Years active | 2000–present |
Known for | Background extra |
Notable work | American Pie 2 GoDaddy Super Bowl XLVII commercial |
Early life
Jesse Heiman was born in Boston on May 23, 1978, moving to Austin, Texas in 1989 where he attended West Ridge Middle School, Westlake High School, and Texas State University. Heiman graduated in May 2000 with a Bachelor of Arts in English and moved to Los Angeles in September.
Heiman began acting as a background extra in November 2000 and has appeared in innumerable films, television shows, commercials, and music videos.
Career
Heiman's first major role was in American Pie 2. His first speaking role was on the short lived television show Maybe It's Me. Other roles include being one of the pledges in the film Old School and the MTV spring break show Camp Cool Cancun. He previously guest starred in the TV shows NCIS, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Entourage, Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide and was an extra as a BuyMore Employee on NBC's Chuck.
Heiman portrayed Dan Bronson for a Lost-themed viral video during the 2008 Comic-Con.
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.
Heiman appeared in GoDaddy's Super Bowl XLVII commercial.[3] 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".[4]
Partial filmography
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2001 | American Pie 2 | Petey | |
2002 | Maybe It's Me | Elliot | Episode 5 – The Video Episode |
2002 | Austin Powers in Goldmember | Student | |
2002 | The Rules of Attraction | Kid at a party | |
2002 | National Lampoon's Van Wilder | Student on Couch | |
2002 | Catch Me If You Can | Student | |
2002 | Spider-Man | Spectator at School Fight | |
2003 | Arrested Development | Audience member at screening | Episode "Making a Stand" |
2003 | Old School | Budnick | |
2003 | Freaky Friday | Student in class | |
2004 | Win A Date With Tad Hamilton! | Piggly Wiggly Shopper / Movie Patron | |
2004 | Jack & Bobby | Teenager at Meeting | Episode "Better Days" |
2004–2006 | Drake & Josh | Spectator at Concert, Student | Episodes: "Blues Brothers", "Vicious Tiberius", "Eric Punches Drake" |
2005 | George Lopez | Boy In Restaurant | Episode "Friends Don't Let Friends Marry Drunks" |
2005 | My Name Is Earl | Student | Episode 1x03 - Uncredited |
2005 | Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide | Student | |
2005 | How I Met Your Mother | Hotdog Buying Guy | Episode "Desperation Day" |
2005 | The O. C. | Nerd Guy In The Crowd | Episode "The Showdown" |
2007–2012 | Chuck | Fernando | |
2008 | Forgetting Sarah Marshall | Guy In Theater | |
2009 | Heroes | Sam's Comics Patron | Episode "Shades Of Gray" |
2009 | 17 Again | Mascot | |
2009 | The Jerk Theory | Clinton | |
2010 | The Social Network | Student | Uncredited |
2010 | Good Luck Charlie | Moviegoer | Episode: "Blankie Go Bye-bye" |
2011 | Transformers: Dark of the Moon | Office Worker | |
2011–2013 | The Big Bang Theory[5] | Filmgoer at Raiders of the Lost Ark screening Guest at Howard's stag party Nerd at comic book store's Valentine's Day party |
Episodes: "The 21-Second Excitation" (S4 E8), uncredited "The Stag Convergence" (S5 E22) "The Tangible Affection Proof" (S6 E16), uncredited |
2012 | Parks and Recreation | Guy using Water Fountain | Episode "Campaign Shake-Up" (season 4 episode 17), uncredited |
2013 | As I Lay Dying | Jody | |
2014 | Criminal Minds | Ethan | Episode "The Black Queen" (S9 E12) |
2016 | Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life | Extra in Kirks Second Film | Episode "Spring" |
2020 | Pink Skies Ahead | Kevin |
References
- Grant, Drew (2011-03-16). "Jesse Heiman: the most ubiquitous actor in Hollywood?". Salon. Retrieved 2011-03-17.
- "5 Recurring Movie Extras You Won't Believe You Never Noticed". Cracked.com. Retrieved 2017-11-01.
- 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.
- GoDaddy Breakout Nerd's First Post-Super Bowl Appearance: 'Big Bang Theory', Sophie Schillaci, 4 February 2013, The Hollywood Reporter