Jon Hamm

Biography

Jonathan Daniel Hamm, born on March 10, 1971, is a prominent American actor celebrated for his iconic portrayal of Don Draper in the acclaimed period drama series Mad Men, which aired from 2007 to 2015. His compelling performance earned him several prestigious honors, including a Primetime Emmy Award and two Golden Globe Awards.

Hamm's film career includes leading roles in productions such as Stolen (2010), Million Dollar Arm (2014), Keeping Up with the Joneses (2016), Beirut (2018), and Confess, Fletch (2022). He also showcased his talent in supporting roles in notable films like The Town (2010), Sucker Punch (2011), Bridesmaids (2011), Baby Driver (2017), Tag (2018), Bad Times at the El Royale (2018), The Report (2019), Richard Jewell (2019), No Sudden Move (2021), and Top Gun: Maverick (2022). In addition, Hamm lent his voice to animated films such as Shrek Forever After (2010), Minions (2015), and Transformers One (2024).

His television credits are extensive, featuring appearances in Sky Arts' A Young Doctor's Notebook, the dystopian anthology series Black Mirror, the fantasy series Good Omens on Amazon Prime, the FX superhero series Legion (2018), and the crime anthology Fargo. Hamm has also received Emmy nominations for his work on 30 Rock, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, and The Morning Show, and has made guest appearances on Parks and Recreation and Curb Your Enthusiasm.