Tim Heidecker
American actor, director, producer and screenwriter (born 1976)
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Timothy Richard Heidecker (/ˈhaɪdɛkər/; born February 3, 1976) is an American comedian, writer, director, actor, and musician. Along with Eric Wareheim, he is one half of the comedy duo Tim & Eric.
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February 3, 1976
- Comedian
- writer
- director
- actor
- musician
Tim Heidecker | |
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Heidecker in 2017 | |
| Born | Timothy Richard Heidecker February 3, 1976 Allentown, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 1996–present |
| Spouse |
Marilyn Porayko (m. 2007) |
| Children | 2 |
| Website | timheidecker |
As an actor, Heidecker's filmography includes roles in Bridesmaids (2011), Tim and Eric's Billion Dollar Movie (2012), The Comedy (2012), Ant-Man and the Wasp (2018), and Us (2019). He currently hosts the parodic film review web series On Cinema, with Gregg Turkington, and hosts a weekly call-in show, Office Hours Live with Tim Heidecker, with DJ Douggpound and Vic Berger.[1] In April 2026, Heidecker was announced as proposed creative director of Infowars following a takeover of the site by The Onion.[2]
Heidecker is also a singer-songwriter, having released a blend of comedy rock and more earnest folk rock across an eight-album solo discography. His latest album, Slipping Away, was released in 2024.[3]
Early life and education
Heidecker was born in Allentown, Pennsylvania, on February 3, 1976.[4] He attended and graduated from Allentown Central Catholic High School in Allentown, then attended Temple University in Philadelphia, where he met his comedy partner Eric Wareheim.[5]
Career
Television
Heidecker and Wareheim created, wrote, and starred in Tom Goes to the Mayor, a limited animation series that aired from November 2004 to September 2006 on Adult Swim. Heidecker plays Tom, the protagonist of the show who continually brings his ideas to the Mayor (played by Wareheim) only to have them thwarted in most cases, leaving Tom worse off than when he started. According to their website, Wareheim and Heidecker had mailed copies of an early version of the show to comedian Bob Odenkirk, who agreed to take on the project as the executive producer of the series and sold it to Adult Swim.[6]
The duo's second show, Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!, premiered in 2007, on Adult Swim. They also created and starred in Tim and Eric's Billion Dollar Movie, and appeared together as debt collectors on the Adult Swim special Young Person's Guide to History and have made guest appearances in the movie Let's Go to Prison, as well as the Scottish video game series VideoGaiden and a Version 2 episode of Mega64.[7] Heidecker also had a small role in the 2011 film Bridesmaids, and a leading role in the 2012 independent drama The Comedy, directed by Rick Alverson and also starring Wareheim. In July 2012, Heidecker starred in an episode of Workaholics. In 2012, he guest starred in Dinosaur Jr.'s music video "Watch the Corners".[8] In the same year, Heidecker made a cameo appearance on the independent movie reviewing site, Red Letter Media. Heidecker appeared in an episode of the RedLetterMedia series, "Half in the Bag." The episode is titled "Season Finale: Step Up Revolution." Within the short sketch comedy, Heidecker plays a VCR repairman named "Tim". Shortly after his introduction into the scene, he flies through the ceiling and makes his exit from the skit.[9]
Heidecker starred in a series of films for Absolut Vodka's website with Wareheim and Zach Galifianakis. In 2010, Heidecker and Wareheim directed a series of Old Spice commercials starring actor Terry Crews. Using characters and skits from Awesome Show, Heidecker and Wareheim (via their Abso Lutely Productions company) created an online-only show called "Tim and Eric Nite Live!," originally broadcast on the website SuperDeluxe.
Since 2012, Heidecker has hosted a parodic web series and podcast called On Cinema, where he and special guest (Gregg Turkington) discuss films from past and present. In 2013, an On Cinema Film Guide app was released, featuring the voices of Heidecker and Turkington reviewing over 17,000 films. Heidecker, Wareheim, Sarah Silverman, Michael Cera, and Reggie Watts announced on the podcast Comedy Bang! Bang! that they were starting a comedy YouTube channel called Jash.
Since 2016, Heidecker has hosted the podcast and web series Office Hours Live along with Vic Berger and Doug Lussenhop, which can have upwards of 300 concurrent viewers. It features phone and video calls with fans, comedians, musicians, and political commentators.[10]
The duo's anthology horror series, Tim and Eric's Bedtime Stories, aired on Adult Swim from 2014 to 2017. A sitcom starring the duo, Beef House, premiered in March 2020.
On October 23, 2020, Heidecker released his first stand-up comedy special, An Evening with Tim Heidecker, on YouTube. Filmed in the style of a typical standup special, Heidecker's special is a parody of the format in which he deliberately plays a hack stand-up comic.[11]
In December 2020, Heidecker and Turkington launched the HEI Network internet platform, independently run, with subscriptions to finance and distribute On Cinema, after all of Adult Swim livestream programs were cancelled.[12][13]
On April 20, 2026, satirical publication The Onion announced that it would be taking control of the far-right conspiracy outlet Infowars, with Heidecker announced as the new "creative director" of the site, planning to create satirical content under the moniker. Heidecker stated in an interview "I just thought it would be just a beautiful joke if we could take this pretty toxic, negative, destructive force of Infowars and rebrand it as this beautiful place for our creativity”. The Onion announced that a share of merchandise proceeds would be sent to Sandy Hook families. Tim had initially contacted The Onion about collaborating when they previously attempted to acquire Infowars in 2024.[14]
Music
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Heidecker played in various indie rock bands in Philadelphia. In 2008, he made an appearance in the Ben Folds and Regina Spektor music video, "You Don't Know Me".
Davin Wood composed the music for Awesome Show, but Heidecker would sometimes sing and write lyrics. Williams Street Records released both Awesome Record, Great Songs! and Uncle Muscles Presents Casey and His Brother in 2008, featuring music from the first two seasons. Wood previously composed the music for Tom Goes to the Mayor, and he and Heidecker form the duo Heidecker & Wood. Inspired by 1970s soft rock, they released their first album, Starting from Nowhere, on March 15, 2011.[15] The duo released a second album in the same style on November 12, 2013, Some Things Never Stay the Same. They cite the influence of Randy Newman, Warren Zevon, Harry Nilsson, and Boz Scaggs.[16]
In 2012, Heidecker contributed a parody campaign jingle for Herman Cain's presidential bid titled "Cain Train".[17] This was the first of nine songs which would eventually become a full album, titled Cainthology: Songs in the Key of Cain. Proceeds from the album's benefited the Violence Intervention Program.[18] The number nine was chosen as the number of songs, and $9.99 the original price, in reference to Herman Cain's 9–9–9 financial plan.
Before the release of Bob Dylan's album Tempest in September 2012, Heidecker released a Dylan pastiche called "Titanic", spoofing the news that the album would feature a 14-minute track about the RMS Titanic.[19] In 2013, he released two more Dylan parodies, "Running Out the Clock", inspired by Dylan's 1983 album Infidels, and "Long Black Dress", a song in the actual style of Dylan's album Tempest. He also collaborated with the indie band The Earth is a Man on a cover of Dylan's "All the Tired Horses."
In 2013, Heidecker released the album Urinal St. Station under the Drag City label with his band, The Yellow River Boys.[20] The lead single, "Hot Piss", was released in June 2013.[21] Vice Magazine named Urinal St. Station as the best album of 2013.[22]
Heidecker and Davin Wood composed and performed the song "Weatherman" which was used in the 2014 film The Age of Reason.
In June 2014, Heidecker and Wareheim released a 12" single, "Jambalaya", as Pusswhip Banggang.[23]
Heidecker's solo album In Glendale was released in May 20, 2016, on Rado Records.
Heidecker released “I Am a Cuck”, a parody of Paul Simon's song "I Am a Rock", on August 26, 2016.[24]
He released Too Dumb for Suicide: Tim Heidecker's Trump Songs via Jagjaguwar on November 8, 2017, a year to the date after Trump's presidential victory.[25]
In August 2020, Heidecker announced Fear of Death, a concept album featuring members of Foxygen, the Lemon Twigs, and Weyes Blood, slated for release on September 25 from Spacebomb Records.[26]
Heidecker's sixth album, High School, was released June 24, 2022, on Spacebomb Records[27] followed by a supporting North American tour.[28]
Heidecker appeared on the 2026 "Super Deluxe" version of Box for Buddy, Box for Star by This is Lorelei, providing a cover of "An Extra Beat for You and Me".[29]
Personal life
In 2006, Heidecker was stabbed twice in the back while defending his neighbor, an elderly woman, from an attack by her son (the stabber) who was high on PCP. Heidecker later said that he was not aware of the stabbings during the confrontation, only noticing the wounds after the attacker was subdued.[30]
Heidecker is married to actress Marilyn Porayko.[31][32][33][34] They have a daughter born in 2013[35] and a son born in 2016.[36]
Heidecker joined the Democratic Socialists of America in June 2018.[37] He has described himself as both an atheist and an agnostic.[38]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | The Attic Expeditions | Orderly | Film debut |
| 2002 | Tom Goes to the Mayor | Tom Peters (voice) | Short film |
| 2003 | Tom Goes to the Mayor: The Return | ||
| 2006 | Let's Go to Prison | Wine Taster | |
| 2011 | Terri | Mr. Flemisch | |
| Bridesmaids | Dougie | ||
| 2012 | The Comedy | Swanson | |
| The Five-Year Engagement | Chef | ||
| Tim and Eric's Billion Dollar Movie | Tim | Also writer, director and producer | |
| 2014 | A Merry Friggin' Christmas | Dave | |
| 2015 | Vacation | Utah Cop | |
| Fantastic Four | Mr. Richards | ||
| Entertainment | The Celebrity | Co-writer | |
| 2016 | First Girl I Loved | Mr. Quibodeaux | |
| 2017 | Brigsby Bear | Coach Brad | |
| Kuso | Phil | ||
| Flower | Bob Sherman | ||
| Sundowners | Tom | ||
| 2018 | Ant-Man and the Wasp | Captain Daniel Gooobler | |
| 2019 | Us | Josh Tyler / Tex | |
| Mister America | Tim Heidecker | Also writer and producer[39][40][41] | |
| 2021 | Some of Our Stallions | Dr. Thrush | |
| 2022 | Spin Me Round | Fran | |
| The People's Joker | Perry White (voice) | Cameo appearance | |
| 2023 | First Time Female Director | Greggy Thompson | |
| 2024 | Y2K | Howard | |
| Fetus Monster | Derek (voice) | Short film | |
| Pavements | Gerard Cosloy | ||
| Nutcrackers | Deputy Cox | ||
| 2025 | Atropia[42] | Hayden | |
| Him | Tom | ||
| Fior Di Latte | Mark | ||
| Prime | Peter | Short film | |
| 2026 | Full Phil | Chad | Post-production |
| The Comedy Hour[43] | Jimmy |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Aqua Teen Hunger Force | Basketball (voice) | Episode: "Hypno-Germ" |
| 2004–06 | Tom Goes to the Mayor | Tom Peters (voice) | Also writer, director, and producer |
| 2007 | Acceptable TV | Mood Swing Cosby (voice) | Episode: "Kosbees" |
| 2007–10 | Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! | Tim Heidecker / Various roles | Also writer, director, and producer |
| 2008 | Young Person's Guide to History | Debt Collector | TV special |
| 2008–10 | The Sarah Silverman Program | Frances | 2 episodes |
| 2009 | Talkshow with Spike Feresten | Jim Heckler | Episode: "Jim Heckler and Derrick Whipple" |
| 2010–11 | Funny or Die Presents | Various | Also writer |
| 2010–16 | Check It Out! with Dr. Steve Brule | Jan Skylar | Also writer, director, and producer |
| 2011 | Jon Benjamin Has a Van | Mosham the Alien Lawyer | Episode: "Stardoor" |
| The Simpsons | Amus Bruse (voice) | Episode: "The Food Wife" | |
| 2011–22 | Bob's Burgers | Burt Dellalucci / various (voice) | 4 episodes |
| 2012 | Workaholics | Reverend Troy | Episode: "The Lord's Force" |
| 2012–16 | Comedy Bang! Bang! | Phil Gorsley | 2 episodes |
| 2013 | Kroll Show | Jason | Episode: "Secret Room" |
| Eastbound & Down[44] | Gene | 8 episodes | |
| 2013–14 | Drunk History | Max Schmeling / Cop | 2 episodes |
| 2013–17 | Tim & Eric's Bedtime Stories | Various | Also writer, director, and producer |
| 2014 | Community | Male Four #1 | Episode: "App Development and Condiments" |
| The Birthday Boys | Mill Owner | Episode: "Plight of the Working Class" | |
| 2015 | Man Seeking Woman | Bartender | Episode: "Pitbull" |
| Another Period | Hal Carnegie | Episode: "Funeral" | |
| W/ Bob & David | N/a | Executive producer | |
| 2016 | Fresh Off the Boat | Mr. Jenkins | Episode: "Phil's Phaves" |
| 2016–17 | Decker | Jack Decker/Various | Also writer and producer |
| 2017 | Jeff & Some Aliens | Bruce Starr (voice) | Episode: "Jeff & Some Confidence" |
| Portlandia | Ant Guy | Episode: "Ants" | |
| Clarence | Tim / Teddy / Damien Dawson (voice) | Episode: "Rock Show" | |
| Animals | Stan (voice) | Episode: "Rats" | |
| 2018 | Pickle and Peanut | Zip / additional voices | Episode: "Black Light Bowling/90's Adventure Bear And The Coconut Helmet" |
| 2019 | A.P. Bio | Greg Miller/Bouvier | Episode: "Personal Everest" |
| Black Monday | Not Milken #1 | Episode: "243" | |
| 2019–23 | I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson | Various | 3 episodes |
| Crank Yankers | Brad | ||
| 2020 | Beef House | Tim | Also writer and producer |
| Wild Life | Doug (voice) | Episode: "Doug the Bear" | |
| Moonbase 8 | Professor Scott "Rook" Sloan | Writer Producer | |
| 2021 | Ultra City Smiths[45] | Mayor Kevin De Maximum (voice) | 5 episodes |
| Just Beyond | Dale | Episode: "Parents Are From Mars, Kids Are From Venus" | |
| 2022 | Our Flag Means Death | Doug | Episode: "Wherever You Go, There You Are" |
| 2022–23 | Killing It | Rodney Lamonca | 10 episodes |
| 2023 | Fired on Mars | Darren Young (voice) | Main role |
| Miracle Workers | Stephen | Episode: "Olympus" | |
| Solar Opposites | Garth (voice) | Episode: "The Mobile AISHA Emitter" | |
| Teenage Euthanasia | Edu-Mart Announcer (voice) | Episode: "Sexually Educated" | |
| Carol & the End of the World | Guest Performer (voice) | 5 episodes | |
| 2024 | What We Do in the Shadows | Jordan | Recurring |
| 2025 | Small Town, Big Story | Brad | 5 episodes |
| Kiff | Rodney, Humphrey, Baby New Year | 3 episodes[46] | |
| 2026 | Strip Law | Lincoln Gumb Actor | Episode: "We Need to Talk About Heaven" |
Web media
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | House of Cosbys | Mood Swing Cosby (voice) | Episode: "Episode 2" |
| 2006 | Mega64 | Mega64 Ragtime Jug Brother | Episode: "Stranger" |
| 2007 | Clark and Michael | Self-Defense Instructor | |
| 2007–08 | Tim and Eric Nite Live! | Tim Heidecker | Also co-creator and co-writer |
| 2012–present | On Cinema at the Cinema | Also writer, director, and producer | |
| 2012 | Half in the Bag | Himself | |
| 2013 | Tim & Eric's Go Pro Show | Also writer and director, and producer | |
| Tim's Kitchen Tips | |||
| Dr. Wareheim | Also writer and director | ||
| 2014–15 | Decker | Agent Jack Decker | Also writer |
Podcasts
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Tim and Eric: The Podcast | Various | Also co-writer, co-director, and producer |
| 2011–13 | On Cinema | Tim Heidecker | Also writer and producer |
| 2011–19 | Comedy Bang! Bang! | Himself, Elton John, George Burns, Nick Nolte | 15 episodes |
| 2013 | How Did This Get Made? | Himself (guest) | Guest commenter for The Odd Life of Timothy Green (Episode 54) |
| 2016–22 | Chapo Trap House | 4 episodes: 79, 150, 357, 629 | |
| 2016–present | Office Hours Live with Tim Heidecker | Himself (host) | Co-hosted with DJ Douggpound and Vic Berger[47] |
| 2018 | H3 Podcast | Himself (guest) | Episode 82 |
| 2019 | Hollywood Handbook | Episode 284: "Tim Heidecker, Our Close Friend" | |
| This Is Branchburg | Producer | 8 episodes | |
| 2020 | QAnon Anonymous | Himself (guest) | Episode 100: Mr. Nobody feat Tim Heidecker |
| 2023 | Therapy Gecko | Episode: "TIM HEIDECKER GIVES ADVICE AS A GECKO"[48] | |
| Cheapshow | Episode 359: Stars Over 45 [49] | ||
| 2024 | Joy Tactics | The Notion of Tim Heidecker [50] | |
| The Matan Show | Tim Heidecker Freaks Out And Leaves After Matan Threatens Him[51] | ||
| 2025 | Doomscroll | Tim Heidecker: Irony, Comedy and the Internet[52] |
Applications
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | On Cinema Film Guide | Tim Heidecker | Also writer |
Discography
Solo
Studio albums
- 2011: Cainthology: Songs in the Key of Cain
- 2012: Titanic and Other Songs
- 2016: In Glendale
- 2017: Too Dumb for Suicide
- 2019: What the Brokenhearted Do...
- 2020: Fear of Death
- 2022: High School
- 2024: Slipping Away
Compilation albums
- 2018: Another Year in Hell: Collected Songs from 2018
Live albums
- 2023: Live in Boulder
The Tim Heidecker Masterpiece
- 2000: Working Vacation (EP)
- 2002: Theatre of Magic (rock opera)
Tim & Eric
- 2008: Awesome Record, Great Songs! Volume One
- 2008: Uncle Muscles Presents Casey And His Brother (as Casey and His Brother)
- 2014: Jambalaya (12" single, as Pusswhip Banggang)
Heidecker & Wood
- 2011: Starting from Nowhere
- 2013: Some Things Never Stay the Same
The Yellow River Boys
- 2013: Urinal St. Station
- 2021: Greatest Hits
Bibliography
- (2010) Bicycle Built for Two (with Gregg Turkington)
- (2015) Tim and Eric's Zone Theory (with Eric Wareheim)
- (2019) Brendan Kearney's Official On Cinema at the Cinema Reader Volume 1 : 2010–2018 (with Gregg Turkington and Brendan Kearney)
Stand-up special
Awards and honors
- Webby Award for best actor as part of the comedy team of Tim and Eric[53]
- Directors Guild of America Awards nomination for "Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Commercials" for CeraVe's "Michael CeraVe" (shared with Eric Wareheim)[54]
