Steve Oedekerk, American actor, director, and screenwriter
Steven Brent Oedekerk (born November 27, 1961) is an American actor, stand-up comedian, director, editor, producer and screenwriter. 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 Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius, Santa vs. the Snowman 3D, Barnyard and The Nutty Professor remake.