'Napoleon Dynamite' Then And Now

Napoleon Dynamite was a cult classic that became a huge hit. I don't think anyone thought it would do as well as it did. And to this day people are still quoting lines from it. So what ever happened to Napoleon and his... friends? Classmates? People he avoided?




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1. THEN

Jon Gries played Uncle Rico, the high school wannabe in bell bottoms.

NOW

After Napoleon Dynamite,Gries starred in The Bridgeand Supernatural.He was also in both Takenmovies alongside Liam Neeson!

2. THEN

Aaron Ruell was Kip. WE loved Kip, but we were also slightly creeped out by him.

NOW

Looking completely different than Kip, Ruell has made several indie films, winning awards at various festivals.

3. THEN

Efren Ramirez was Pedro. Did you vote for him?

NOW

After Napoleon Dynamite, Ramirez appeared in Crank and Crank: High Voltage, and had a recurring role on HBO's Eastbound & Down.

4. THEN

Jon Heder was the infamous Napoleon, the nerd with the permed hair and tater tots.

NOW

After becoming a household name, Heder starred in Blades of Glory and When in Rome. He is set to be in a biopic about Walt Disney!

5. THEN

Tina Majorino was Deb, the glamor shot guru and our favorite 1% milk drinker.

NOW

Since the movie, she has had roles of Veronica Mars, The Deep End, Big Love, and Bones.

6. THEN

Haylie Duff was Summer, everyone's dream girl!

NOW

Since the movie, Duff had appeared in several TV movies, starred on Broadway, and released her own cookbook!

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