Steve Oedekerk

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Steve Oedekerk
Oedekerk in 2006
Born	Steven Brent Oedekerk Seattle, Washington, U.S.
Other names	Steve O.
Occupations	Filmmaker actor stand-up comedian
Years active	1983–present
Notable work	The Chosen One in Kung Pow: Enter the Fist
Children	2

Steven Brent Oedekerk is an American filmmaker, actor, and stand-up comedian. He is best known for his collaborations with actor and comedian Jim Carrey and director Tom Shadyac (particularly the Ace Ventura franchise), his series of "Thumbmation" shorts and his film Kung Pow! Enter the Fist (2002), along with his films Santa vs. the Snowman 3D, Barnyard, and The Nutty Professor remake. His film Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius was nominated for an Academy Award.^[1]