Tim Heidecker
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Tim Heidecker (born February 3, 1976 in Allentown, Pennsylvania) is an American actor, comedian and one half of the comedic duo of "Tim & Eric", the other being his partner Eric Wareheim. Like Wareheim, Heidecker's comedic style is often conveyed in a very deadpan manner mixed with hints of realism and often comes across as seeming more serious than it usually should be. Heidecker also enacts physical comedy routines along with Eric, as part of their double act, with Eric usually taking the role of straight man in the sketches.
Heidecker was born in Allentown, Pennsylvania. He attended Central Catholic High School and Temple University.[1]
Heidecker and Wareheim are the creators, writers, and stars of Tom Goes to the Mayor, a limited animation series on Adult Swim. Tim plays "Tom", the confused protagonist of the show. He is presented as a bit of a pushover, a "nice guy who wants to do good things". He brings his ideas to The Mayor (played by Eric Wareheim), who always seems to change or ruin Tom's ideas and leave Tom sad and broke. Heidecker has said that he isn't much like Tom in reality despite their similar names.
In March of 2006, Heidecker was stabbed by a neighbor who was under the influence of PCP.[2]
Heidecker and Wareheim's new show, Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!, premiered February 11, 2007 on Adult Swim. The show features "live action, sketch, animation, emotions, phone calls, love, etc.", according to their website.
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- ^ [1]Bio from Tim Heidecker's Myspace page. Last accessed 02/16/2007.
- ^ [2]Entry from Tim Heidecker's blog.
