Aaron Ruell

Aaron Ruell (born June 23, 1976) is an American director, photographer and actor. He is most recognized for his performance as Kip Dynamite in the indie movie Napoleon Dynamite. Early life and education Ruell was born in Fresno, California and raised in a Mormon family in nearby Clovis. After graduation from Clovis West High School, Ruell studied film at Brigham Young University. Career Director Ruell is an accomplished commercial director and photographer. As a director he is represented by Sanctuary in Los Angeles. He was declared one of the most promising new directors in the world of advertising by Shoot magazine in 2009, and "one of the emerging directors to know now" by Creativity. He has directed commercials for clients such as T-Mobile, Nintendo, Coke, and Burger King.