Joe Dirt, a movie from 2001, tells the story of an abandoned boy who embarks on a journey to find his lost family. Directed by Dennie Gordon, the film features David Spade, Brittany Daniel, and Dennis Miller in major roles. It offers a rich collection of behind-the-scenes trivia and fun facts, which we unravel here.
Where it Filmed?
The filming of Joe Dirt spanned from May 8, 2000, to July 15, 2000. The movie was shot in different parts of the USA. Ferndale, California, was one of the prominent locations. Another unique site was the Dead Horse Point State Park situated in Utah. Santa Clarita in California also contributed to the film’s memorable scenes. The El Segundo High School in California served as a key location, and Santa Paula, another Californian city, added to the list.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| David Spade | Joe Dirt |
| Brittany Daniel | Brandy |
| Dennis Miller | Zander Kelly |
| Adam Beach | Kicking Wing |
| Christopher Walken | Clem |
| Jaime Pressly | Jill |
| Kid Rock | Robby |
| Erik Per Sullivan | Little Joe Dirt |
| Megan Taylor Harvey | Joe’s Little Sister |
| Caroline Aaron | Joe’s Mom |
| Fred Ward | Joe’s Dad |
| John Farley | Security Guard |
| Bob Zany | Man |
| Bean Miller | Man |
| Lee Walker | Zeke |
| Que Kelly | Beauty College Woman |
| Liz Torres | Beauty College Woman |
| Elisa Leonetti | Beauty College Woman |
| Chris Wylde | Railroad Boy |
| Justin Staffer | Railroad Boy |
| Justin Kupanoff | Railroad Boy |
| Hamilton Camp | Meteor Bert |
| Tom McGillen | Painter |
| John Kirk | Painter |
| Anthony Mastromauro | Painter |
| Greg M. Martin | Dude |
| Angela Paton | Woman with Roadrunner |
| Robb Skyler | Man at Dental Clinic |
| Tyler Mane | Bondi |
| Gordon Michaels | Oil Rig Boss |
| Lenny Schmidt | Bill |
| Rance Howard | Bomb Squad Cop |
| Erin Murphy | Sorority Girl |
| Bree Turner | Sorority Girl |
| Natalia Cigliuti | Sorority Girl |
| Avery Rosin | Kid at Carnival |
| Brian Thompson | Buffalo Bob |
| Steven Brill | Cop at Crime Scene |
| Mitzi Martin | Miss Clipper |
| Mark Abney | Cafeteria Kid |
| Ian Falk | Cafeteria Kid |
| Matthew Siemonsma | Cafeteria Kid |
| Alexandra Amoscato | Cafeteria Kid |
| Brian Chiesa | Cafeteria Kid |
| Eric Marquette | Chemistry Student |
| Fred Stoller | Chemistry Teacher |
| Richard Riehle | Car Dealer |
| Blake Clark | Old Cajun Man |
| Hal Fishman | Hal Fishman |
| Eddie Money | Eddie Money |
| David Garry | Joe’s Fan |
| Jourdan Fremin | Reporter at Parent’s House |
| Kristina Simonds | Newswoman on the Bridge |
| Karl Makinen | Cop at Bridge |
| James Tupper | Cop at Bridge |
| Jana Sandler | Woman on Bridge |
| Rosanna Arquette | Charlene the Gator Farmer (uncredited) |
| Michael Arturo | Reporter (uncredited) |
| Joe Don Baker | Don |
| Brandy’s Dad (uncredited) | |
| Michael Beardsley | High School Student (uncredited) |
| Teresa Couch | Cafeteria Kid (uncredited) |
| Rebeca Cristian | Beauty College Woman (uncredited) |
| Carson Daly | Self (uncredited) |
| Alison Ebbert | Balloon Girl (uncredited) |
| Chance Eldridge | Wrestle Alligator (uncredited) |
| Kathleen Freeman | Joe Dirt’s Foster Mother (uncredited) |
| Dan Hannon | Friendly Neighbor (uncredited) |
| Amanda Herzberg | Cafeteria Kid (uncredited) |
| Paxton Hickey | Tourist (uncredited) |
| Tammi Land | Production Assistant (uncredited) |
| Adam Lieberman | Joe Dirt Guy (uncredited) |
| Karen McDougal | Taller Brunette Lifeguard (uncredited) |
| Jo McGinley | Woman #12 (uncredited) |
| Robin Meyer | Cute Girl (uncredited) |
| Paul Moncrief | Carnival Patron (uncredited) |
| Kevin Nealon | Greasy Mechanic (uncredited) |
| Brian Ruppert | Skateboarder (uncredited) |
| Michael Satterfield | Alligator Farm Patron (uncredited) |
| Nicholas Talone | Italian Gangster (uncredited) |
| Jeremy Bridger Thimell | Student (uncredited) |
| Amy Weber | Shorter Brunette Lifeguard (uncredited) |
| Fred Wolf | Freddy the Producer (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie, titled Joe Dirt, was released in 2001.
- It is labeled as PG-13 and runs for roughly 1 hour and 30 minutes.
- It falls under the genre of Adventure and Comedy.
- The movie was launched on April 11, 2001, in Canada.
- Rounding up the star cast are David Spade as Joe Dirt, Brittany Daniel as Brandy, and Dennis Miller as Zander Kelly, among others.
- An interesting fact is that the movie went on to garner 1 win and 3 award nominations.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Ferndale, California, USA
- Latitude: 40.5762406
- Longitude: -124.2639442
- Place ID: ChIJ3QrRGeMQ1FQRSfJoiguXZFo
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Ferndale, CA 95536, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: El Segundo High School – 640 Main Street, El Segundo, California, USA
- Latitude: 33.9250354
- Longitude: -118.4147989
- Place ID: ChIJa-gr2j-xwoARYhV8mGTaJCA
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 640 Main St, El Segundo, CA 90245, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Santa Paula, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.3541659
- Longitude: -119.0592705
- Place ID: ChIJm0pej9W16YARIq9ZUPI4O-E
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Santa Paula, CA 93060, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
