Steve Oedekerk - Revision history

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	Throughout his career, Oedekerk has appeared in and created several television specials for [[NBC]], [[American Broadcasting Company\|ABC]], and [[UPN]]. He also contributed his writing talents to [[Fox Broadcasting Company\|FOX]] during the late 1980s and through the early 1990s. It was during this time that Oedekerk befriended fellow comic/actor [[Jim Carrey]] while working on the television series ''[[In Living Color]]'' during its 1990–1994 run; this was the first of numerous collaborations between the two.		Throughout his career, Oedekerk has appeared in and created several television specials for [[NBC]], [[American Broadcasting Company\|ABC]], and [[UPN]]. He also contributed his writing talents to [[Fox Broadcasting Company\|FOX]] during the late 1980s and through the early 1990s. It was during this time that Oedekerk befriended fellow comic/actor [[Jim Carrey]] while working on the television series ''[[In Living Color]]'' during its 1990–1994 run; this was the first of numerous collaborations between the two.

	Prior to his successful contributions to several unknown episodes in the ''Color'' TV series, he wrote and starred in his first independent/directorial film, ''Smart Alex'' (1987). It wasn't until 1991 that Oedekerk was attached not only as a writer, but also as the protagonist, as Thane Furrows in the film ''[[High Strung (1991 film)\|High Strung]]''. Jim Carrey also starred opposite him in the role of [[~~Death~~ ~~(personification)~~\|Death]], although he went uncredited. They eventually developed a strong friendship, which still exists today. Shortly afterward, Oedekerk again worked alongside Carrey as the project consultant for [[Tom Shadyac]]'s first film ''[[Ace Ventura: Pet Detective]]'' (1994). The film became a break-out success and he was given the opportunity to both direct and write its sequel, ''[[Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls]]'' (1995). This time Oedekerk directed and wrote the movie after Shadyac left before filming. The sequel proved to be more successful, surpassing the box office gross of the original. Despite this, both Oedekerk and Carrey wanted to pursue other projects, but still remained friends.		Prior to his successful contributions to several unknown episodes in the ''Color'' TV series, he wrote and starred in his first independent/directorial film, ''Smart Alex'' (1987). It wasn't until 1991 that Oedekerk was attached not only as a writer, but also as the protagonist, as Thane Furrows in the film ''[[High Strung (1991 film)\|High Strung]]''. Jim Carrey also starred opposite him in the role of [[Personifications of death\|Death]], although he went uncredited. They eventually developed a strong friendship, which still exists today. Shortly afterward, Oedekerk again worked alongside Carrey as the project consultant for [[Tom Shadyac]]'s first film ''[[Ace Ventura: Pet Detective]]'' (1994). The film became a break-out success and he was given the opportunity to both direct and write its sequel, ''[[Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls]]'' (1995). This time Oedekerk directed and wrote the movie after Shadyac left before filming. The sequel proved to be more successful, surpassing the box office gross of the original. Despite this, both Oedekerk and Carrey wanted to pursue other projects, but still remained friends.

	Following the ''Ace Ventura'' franchise, Oedekerk co-wrote ''[[The Nutty Professor (1996 film)\|The Nutty Professor]]'' (1996), which was also directed by Shadyac for [[Universal Pictures]]; it became one of the highest-grossing films of that year. He soon wrote, directed and also had a cameo appearance in ''[[Nothing to Lose (1997 film)\|Nothing to Lose]]'' (1997), starring [[Tim Robbins]] and [[Martin Lawrence]]. Oedekerk took a hiatus from directing major film productions for the rest of the 1990s, but continued to write screenplays, including ''[[Patch Adams (film)\|Patch Adams]]'' (1998), ''[[Nutty Professor II: The Klumps]]'' (2000), ''[[Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius]]'' (2001), ''[[Kung Pow! Enter the Fist]]'' (2002) (which he directed, wrote and starred in<ref>Cindy Pearlman, [https://web.archive.org/web/20181119092331/https://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P2-1434218.html "Steve Oedekerk"], ''[[Chicago Sun-Times]]'', January 17, 2002</ref>), ''[[Bruce Almighty]]'' (2003) and ''[[Barnyard (film)\|Barnyard]]'' (2006) (which he directed, wrote, produced, and voiced various characters). In 2003, he signed a first look deal with Universal.<ref>{{Cite web\|last=Fleming\|first=Michael\|date=June 6, 2003\|title='Almighty' writer takes a family vacation\|url=https://variety.com/2003/film/columns/almighty-writer-takes-a-family-vacation-1117887446/\|access-date=January 6, 2021\|website=Variety\|language=en-US\|archive-date=July 27, 2021\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210727235047/https://variety.com/2003/film/columns/almighty-writer-takes-a-family-vacation-1117887446/\|url-status=live}}</ref>		Following the ''Ace Ventura'' franchise, Oedekerk co-wrote ''[[The Nutty Professor (1996 film)\|The Nutty Professor]]'' (1996), which was also directed by Shadyac for [[Universal Pictures]]; it became one of the highest-grossing films of that year. He soon wrote, directed and also had a cameo appearance in ''[[Nothing to Lose (1997 film)\|Nothing to Lose]]'' (1997), starring [[Tim Robbins]] and [[Martin Lawrence]]. Oedekerk took a hiatus from directing major film productions for the rest of the 1990s, but continued to write screenplays, including ''[[Patch Adams (film)\|Patch Adams]]'' (1998), ''[[Nutty Professor II: The Klumps]]'' (2000), ''[[Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius]]'' (2001), ''[[Kung Pow! Enter the Fist]]'' (2002) (which he directed, wrote and starred in<ref>Cindy Pearlman, [https://web.archive.org/web/20181119092331/https://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P2-1434218.html "Steve Oedekerk"], ''[[Chicago Sun-Times]]'', January 17, 2002</ref>), ''[[Bruce Almighty]]'' (2003) and ''[[Barnyard (film)\|Barnyard]]'' (2006) (which he directed, wrote, produced, and voiced various characters). In 2003, he signed a first look deal with Universal.<ref>{{Cite web\|last=Fleming\|first=Michael\|date=June 6, 2003\|title='Almighty' writer takes a family vacation\|url=https://variety.com/2003/film/columns/almighty-writer-takes-a-family-vacation-1117887446/\|access-date=January 6, 2021\|website=Variety\|language=en-US\|archive-date=July 27, 2021\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210727235047/https://variety.com/2003/film/columns/almighty-writer-takes-a-family-vacation-1117887446/\|url-status=live}}</ref>

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	'''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 "[[Thumbs!\|Thumbmation]]" shorts and his film ''[[Kung Pow! Enter the Fist]]'' (2002), along with his films ''[[Santa vs. the Snowman 3D]]'', ''[[Barnyard (film)\|Barnyard]]'', and ''[[The Nutty Professor (1996 film)\|The Nutty Professor]]'' remake. His film [[Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius]] was nominated for an [[Academy Award]].<ref>{{Cite web\|title=Steve Oedekerk – Rotten Tomatoes\|url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/celebrity/steve_oedekerk\|access-date=January 6, 2021\|website=www.rottentomatoes.com\|language=en\|archive-date=January 29, 2021\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210129121628/https://www.rottentomatoes.com/celebrity/steve_oedekerk\|url-status=live}}</ref>		'''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)\|Ace Ventura]]'' franchise), his series of "[[Thumbs!\|Thumbmation]]" shorts and his film ''[[Kung Pow! Enter the Fist]]'' (2002), along with his films ''[[Santa vs. the Snowman 3D]]'', ''[[Barnyard (film)\|Barnyard]]'', and ''[[The Nutty Professor (1996 film)\|The Nutty Professor]]'' remake. His film [[Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius]] was nominated for an [[Academy Award]].<ref>{{Cite web\|title=Steve Oedekerk – Rotten Tomatoes\|url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/celebrity/steve_oedekerk\|access-date=January 6, 2021\|website=www.rottentomatoes.com\|language=en\|archive-date=January 29, 2021\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210129121628/https://www.rottentomatoes.com/celebrity/steve_oedekerk\|url-status=live}}</ref>

	== Early life ==		== Early life ==

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Omation Animation Studio

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	\| founder = Steve Oedekerk		\| founder = Steve Oedekerk
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Omation Animation Studio

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	\| founder = Steve Oedekerk		\| founder = Steve Oedekerk
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	'''Steven Brent Oedekerk''' is ~~a retired~~ 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 "[[Thumbs!\|Thumbmation]]" shorts and his film ''[[Kung Pow! Enter the Fist]]'' (2002), along with his films ''[[Santa vs. the Snowman 3D]]'', ''[[Barnyard (film)\|Barnyard]]'', and ''[[The Nutty Professor (1996 film)\|The Nutty Professor]]'' remake. His film [[Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius]] was nominated for an [[Academy Award]].<ref>{{Cite web\|title=Steve Oedekerk – Rotten Tomatoes\|url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/celebrity/steve_oedekerk\|access-date=January 6, 2021\|website=www.rottentomatoes.com\|language=en\|archive-date=January 29, 2021\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210129121628/https://www.rottentomatoes.com/celebrity/steve_oedekerk\|url-status=live}}</ref>		'''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 "[[Thumbs!\|Thumbmation]]" shorts and his film ''[[Kung Pow! Enter the Fist]]'' (2002), along with his films ''[[Santa vs. the Snowman 3D]]'', ''[[Barnyard (film)\|Barnyard]]'', and ''[[The Nutty Professor (1996 film)\|The Nutty Professor]]'' remake. His film [[Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius]] was nominated for an [[Academy Award]].<ref>{{Cite web\|title=Steve Oedekerk – Rotten Tomatoes\|url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/celebrity/steve_oedekerk\|access-date=January 6, 2021\|website=www.rottentomatoes.com\|language=en\|archive-date=January 29, 2021\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210129121628/https://www.rottentomatoes.com/celebrity/steve_oedekerk\|url-status=live}}</ref>

	== Early life ==		== Early life ==

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	'''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 "[[Thumbs!\|Thumbmation]]" shorts and his film ''[[Kung Pow! Enter the Fist]]'' (2002), along with his films ''[[Santa vs. the Snowman 3D]]'', ''[[Barnyard (film)\|Barnyard]]'', and ''[[The Nutty Professor (1996 film)\|The Nutty Professor]]'' remake. His film [[Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius]] was nominated for an [[Academy Award]].<ref>{{Cite web\|title=Steve Oedekerk – Rotten Tomatoes\|url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/celebrity/steve_oedekerk\|access-date=January 6, 2021\|website=www.rottentomatoes.com\|language=en\|archive-date=January 29, 2021\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210129121628/https://www.rottentomatoes.com/celebrity/steve_oedekerk\|url-status=live}}</ref>		'''Steven Brent Oedekerk''' is a retired 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 "[[Thumbs!\|Thumbmation]]" shorts and his film ''[[Kung Pow! Enter the Fist]]'' (2002), along with his films ''[[Santa vs. the Snowman 3D]]'', ''[[Barnyard (film)\|Barnyard]]'', and ''[[The Nutty Professor (1996 film)\|The Nutty Professor]]'' remake. His film [[Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius]] was nominated for an [[Academy Award]].<ref>{{Cite web\|title=Steve Oedekerk – Rotten Tomatoes\|url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/celebrity/steve_oedekerk\|access-date=January 6, 2021\|website=www.rottentomatoes.com\|language=en\|archive-date=January 29, 2021\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210129121628/https://www.rottentomatoes.com/celebrity/steve_oedekerk\|url-status=live}}</ref>

	== Early life ==		== Early life ==

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	'''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 "[[Thumbs!\|Thumbmation]]" shorts and his film ''[[Kung Pow! Enter the Fist]]'' (2002), along with his films ~~''[[Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius]]'',~~ ''[[Santa vs. the Snowman 3D]]'', ''[[Barnyard (film)\|Barnyard]]'', and ''[[The Nutty Professor (1996 film)\|The Nutty Professor]]'' remake.<ref>{{Cite web\|title=Steve Oedekerk – Rotten Tomatoes\|url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/celebrity/steve_oedekerk\|access-date=January 6, 2021\|website=www.rottentomatoes.com\|language=en\|archive-date=January 29, 2021\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210129121628/https://www.rottentomatoes.com/celebrity/steve_oedekerk\|url-status=live}}</ref>		'''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 "[[Thumbs!\|Thumbmation]]" shorts and his film ''[[Kung Pow! Enter the Fist]]'' (2002), along with his films ''[[Santa vs. the Snowman 3D]]'', ''[[Barnyard (film)\|Barnyard]]'', and ''[[The Nutty Professor (1996 film)\|The Nutty Professor]]'' remake. His film [[Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius]] was nominated for an [[Academy Award]].<ref>{{Cite web\|title=Steve Oedekerk – Rotten Tomatoes\|url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/celebrity/steve_oedekerk\|access-date=January 6, 2021\|website=www.rottentomatoes.com\|language=en\|archive-date=January 29, 2021\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210129121628/https://www.rottentomatoes.com/celebrity/steve_oedekerk\|url-status=live}}</ref>

	== Early life ==		== Early life ==

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	Throughout his career, Oedekerk has appeared in and created several television specials for [[NBC]], [[American Broadcasting Company\|ABC]], and [[UPN]]. He also contributed his writing talents to [[Fox Broadcasting Company\|FOX]] during the late 1980s and through the early 1990s. It was during this time that Oedekerk befriended fellow comic/actor [[Jim Carrey]] while working on the television series ''[[In Living Color]]'' during its 1990–1994 run; this was the first of numerous collaborations between the two.		Throughout his career, Oedekerk has appeared in and created several television specials for [[NBC]], [[American Broadcasting Company\|ABC]], and [[UPN]]. He also contributed his writing talents to [[Fox Broadcasting Company\|FOX]] during the late 1980s and through the early 1990s. It was during this time that Oedekerk befriended fellow comic/actor [[Jim Carrey]] while working on the television series ''[[In Living Color]]'' during its 1990–1994 run; this was the first of numerous collaborations between the two.

	Prior to his successful contributions to several unknown episodes in the ''Color'' TV series, he wrote and starred in his first independent/directorial film, ''Smart Alex'' (1987). It wasn't until 1991 that Oedekerk was attached not only as a writer, but also as the protagonist, as Thane Furrows in the film ''[[High Strung (1991 film)\|High Strung]]''. Jim Carrey also starred opposite him in the role of [[~~Death~~ ~~(personification)~~\|Death]], although he went uncredited. They eventually developed a strong friendship, which still exists today. Shortly afterward, Oedekerk again worked alongside Carrey as the project consultant for [[Tom Shadyac]]'s first film ''[[Ace Ventura: Pet Detective]]'' (1994). The film became a break-out success and he was given the opportunity to both direct and write its sequel, ''[[Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls]]'' (1995). This time Oedekerk directed and wrote the movie after Shadyac left before filming. The sequel proved to be more successful, surpassing the box office gross of the original. Despite this, both Oedekerk and Carrey wanted to pursue other projects, but still remained friends.		Prior to his successful contributions to several unknown episodes in the ''Color'' TV series, he wrote and starred in his first independent/directorial film, ''Smart Alex'' (1987). It wasn't until 1991 that Oedekerk was attached not only as a writer, but also as the protagonist, as Thane Furrows in the film ''[[High Strung (1991 film)\|High Strung]]''. Jim Carrey also starred opposite him in the role of [[Personifications of death\|Death]], although he went uncredited. They eventually developed a strong friendship, which still exists today. Shortly afterward, Oedekerk again worked alongside Carrey as the project consultant for [[Tom Shadyac]]'s first film ''[[Ace Ventura: Pet Detective]]'' (1994). The film became a break-out success and he was given the opportunity to both direct and write its sequel, ''[[Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls]]'' (1995). This time Oedekerk directed and wrote the movie after Shadyac left before filming. The sequel proved to be more successful, surpassing the box office gross of the original. Despite this, both Oedekerk and Carrey wanted to pursue other projects, but still remained friends.

	Following the ''Ace Ventura'' franchise, Oedekerk co-wrote ''[[The Nutty Professor (1996 film)\|The Nutty Professor]]'' (1996), which was also directed by Shadyac for [[Universal Pictures]]; it became one of the highest-grossing films of that year. He soon wrote, directed and also had a cameo appearance in ''[[Nothing to Lose (1997 film)\|Nothing to Lose]]'' (1997), starring [[Tim Robbins]] and [[Martin Lawrence]]. Oedekerk took a hiatus from directing major film productions for the rest of the 1990s, but continued to write screenplays, including ''[[Patch Adams (film)\|Patch Adams]]'' (1998), ''[[Nutty Professor II: The Klumps]]'' (2000), ''[[Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius]]'' (2001), ''[[Kung Pow! Enter the Fist]]'' (2002) (which he directed, wrote and starred in<ref>Cindy Pearlman, [https://web.archive.org/web/20181119092331/https://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P2-1434218.html "Steve Oedekerk"], ''[[Chicago Sun-Times]]'', January 17, 2002</ref>), ''[[Bruce Almighty]]'' (2003) and ''[[Barnyard (film)\|Barnyard]]'' (2006) (which he directed, wrote, produced, and voiced various characters). In 2003, he signed a first look deal with Universal.<ref>{{Cite web\|last=Fleming\|first=Michael\|date=June 6, 2003\|title='Almighty' writer takes a family vacation\|url=https://variety.com/2003/film/columns/almighty-writer-takes-a-family-vacation-1117887446/\|access-date=January 6, 2021\|website=Variety\|language=en-US\|archive-date=July 27, 2021\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210727235047/https://variety.com/2003/film/columns/almighty-writer-takes-a-family-vacation-1117887446/\|url-status=live}}</ref>		Following the ''Ace Ventura'' franchise, Oedekerk co-wrote ''[[The Nutty Professor (1996 film)\|The Nutty Professor]]'' (1996), which was also directed by Shadyac for [[Universal Pictures]]; it became one of the highest-grossing films of that year. He soon wrote, directed and also had a cameo appearance in ''[[Nothing to Lose (1997 film)\|Nothing to Lose]]'' (1997), starring [[Tim Robbins]] and [[Martin Lawrence]]. Oedekerk took a hiatus from directing major film productions for the rest of the 1990s, but continued to write screenplays, including ''[[Patch Adams (film)\|Patch Adams]]'' (1998), ''[[Nutty Professor II: The Klumps]]'' (2000), ''[[Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius]]'' (2001), ''[[Kung Pow! Enter the Fist]]'' (2002) (which he directed, wrote and starred in<ref>Cindy Pearlman, [https://web.archive.org/web/20181119092331/https://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P2-1434218.html "Steve Oedekerk"], ''[[Chicago Sun-Times]]'', January 17, 2002</ref>), ''[[Bruce Almighty]]'' (2003) and ''[[Barnyard (film)\|Barnyard]]'' (2006) (which he directed, wrote, produced, and voiced various characters). In 2003, he signed a first look deal with Universal.<ref>{{Cite web\|last=Fleming\|first=Michael\|date=June 6, 2003\|title='Almighty' writer takes a family vacation\|url=https://variety.com/2003/film/columns/almighty-writer-takes-a-family-vacation-1117887446/\|access-date=January 6, 2021\|website=Variety\|language=en-US\|archive-date=July 27, 2021\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210727235047/https://variety.com/2003/film/columns/almighty-writer-takes-a-family-vacation-1117887446/\|url-status=live}}</ref>