Tim Heidecker facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Tim Heidecker
Heidecker in November 2017
Born	Timothy Richard Heidecker (1976-02-03) February 3, 1976 (age 49) Allentown, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Occupation	Comedian writer director actor musician
Years active	1996–present
Spouse(s)	Marilyn Porayko ​ (m. 2007)​
Children	2

Timothy Richard Heidecker (born February 3, 1976) is an American comedian, writer, director, actor, and musician. He is famous for being part of the comedy duo Tim & Eric with his partner Eric Wareheim.

As an actor, Tim has been in movies like Bridesmaids (2011), Ant-Man and the Wasp (2018), and Us (2019). He also hosts a funny movie review show online called On Cinema with Gregg Turkington. Plus, he has a weekly call-in show called Office Hours Live with Tim Heidecker. Tim is also a singer and songwriter, making both funny rock music and more serious folk songs. His newest album, Slipping Away, came out in October 2024.

Early Life and Education

Timothy Richard Heidecker was born in Allentown, Pennsylvania on February 3, 1976. He went to Allentown Central Catholic High School in Allentown. Later, he studied at Temple University in Philadelphia. It was there that he met Eric Wareheim, who would become his comedy partner.

Tim Heidecker's Career

Television Shows

Tim Heidecker and Eric Wareheim created, wrote, and starred in a cartoon series called Tom Goes to the Mayor. This show was on Adult Swim from 2004 to 2006. In the show, Tim played Tom, a character who always had ideas for the Mayor (played by Eric). Most of Tom's ideas went wrong, leaving him in a worse situation. A famous comedian, Bob Odenkirk, helped them get the show on Adult Swim.

Their next show, Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!, started in 2007, also on Adult Swim. They also made a movie together called Tim and Eric's Billion Dollar Movie. Tim has also appeared in other TV shows and movies. For example, he had a small part in the 2011 movie Bridesmaids. In 2012, he was a guest star in an episode of Workaholics.

Since 2012, Tim has hosted a funny online show and podcast called On Cinema. On this show, he and his guest, Gregg Turkington, talk about movies. In 2013, they even released an On Cinema Film Guide app with their voices reviewing many films. Tim, Eric, and other comedians like Sarah Silverman and Michael Cera started a comedy YouTube channel called Jash.

Since 2016, Tim has hosted the podcast and web series Office Hours Live. He hosts it with Vic Berger and Doug Lussenhop. They take calls from fans, comedians, and musicians.

Tim and Eric also had a horror series called Tim and Eric's Bedtime Stories from 2014 to 2017. Their sitcom, Beef House, started in March 2020. In 2020, Tim released his first stand-up comedy special on YouTube. It was a parody where he pretended to be a not-so-good stand-up comic.

Music Career

Heidecker performing in Tim & Eric in October 2009

Tim Heidecker played in different indie rock bands when he lived in Philadelphia. He also appeared in a music video for Ben Folds and Regina Spektor in 2008.

Davin Wood created the music for Awesome Show, but Tim often sang and wrote lyrics. Tim and Davin Wood also formed a duo called Heidecker & Wood. They were inspired by 1970s soft rock music. They released their first album, Starting from Nowhere, in 2011. Their second album, Some Things Never Stay the Same, came out in 2013.

In 2012, Tim made a funny campaign song for a politician named Herman Cain. This song was the first of nine songs that became an album called Cainthology: Songs in the Key of Cain. All the money from the album sales went to a program that helps people.

Tim also made some funny songs that sounded like Bob Dylan's music. In 2013, he released an album called U****l St. Station with his band, The Yellow River Boys. Vice Magazine even called it the best album of 2013.

Tim's solo album In Glendale was released in 2016. In 2020, he announced a concept album called Fear of Death. His sixth album, High School, was released in 2022.

Personal Life

Tim Heidecker is married to an actress named Marilyn Porayko. They have two children, a daughter born in 2013 and a son born in 2016.

Tim joined the Democratic Socialists of America in 2018. He has said that he is both an atheist (doesn't believe in God) and an agnostic (isn't sure if God exists).

What Tim Heidecker Has Been In (Filmography)

Movies He's Acted In

TV Shows He's Been In

Online Shows (Web Series)

Podcasts He's Hosted or Been On

Apps He's Worked On

Tim Heidecker's Music Albums

Solo Albums

Studio albums

• 2011: Cainthology: Songs in the Key of Cain
• 2012: Titanic and Other Songs
• 2016: In Glendale
• 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

Music with The Tim Heidecker Masterpiece

• 2000: Working Vacation (EP)
• 2002: Theatre of Magic (rock opera)

Music with 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)

Music with Heidecker & Wood

• 2011: Starting from Nowhere
• 2013: Some Things Never Stay the Same

Music with The Yellow River Boys

• 2013: U****l St. Station
• 2021: Greatest Hits

Stand-up Comedy

• 2020: An Evening with Tim Heidecker

Awards

• Webby Award for best actor as part of the comedy team of Tim and Eric

See also

In Spanish: Tim Heidecker para niños