Jon Hamm

Jonathan Daniel Hamm, born March 10, 1971, is a celebrated American actor. Known primarily for his role as Don Draper in the period drama series Mad Men (2007–2015), he earned numerous accolades, including a Primetime Emmy Award and two Golden Globe Awards. Apart from series, he has also led films such as Stolen (2010), Million Dollar Arm (2014), Keeping Up with the Joneses (2016), Beirut (2018), and Confess, Fletch (2022). In addition to this, he has performed supporting roles in 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). His talent further extends to voice acting, with credits in animated films such as Shrek Forever After (2010), Minions (2015), and Transformers One (2024). Along with his work in film, Hamm's television portfolio is extensive. He has graced series like A Young Doctor's Notebook, Black Mirror, Good Omens, Legion (2018), and Fargo. He was Emmy-nominated for his roles in 30 Rock, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, and The Morning Show. Hamm has also made appearances in Parks and Recreation and Curb Your Enthusiasm. Born in St. Louis, Missouri, he initially worked in theater before moving to Los Angeles in 1995. It was only after struggling for years that he landed his breakthrough role in Mad Men. He endured a challenging life before his acting career, including losing both his parents at a young age and facing a tough time establishing himself in the acting world.