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Jon Hamm

  • Birthplace: St. Louis, Missouri, USA
  • Birthday: March 10, 1971

A versatile character actor on series television and in feature films, Jon Hamm became a star following his critically hailed performance as the complex Madison Avenue advertising executive Don Draper on the 1960s-set "Mad Men" (AMC, 2007- ). Hamm had come a long way from his one-line feature debut in "Space Cowboys" (2000), which led to a recurring role as a wholesome firefighter on "Providence" (NBC, 1999-2002) and a meatier supporting role in the indie comedy, "Kissing Jessica Stein" (2002). Following …more

Career Milestones

  • 2012

    Cast in the ensemble comedy "Friends with Kids" alongside writer, director, and real-life companion Jennifer Westfeldt

  • 2011

    Acted in the hit comedy "Bridesmaids"

  • 2011

    Co-starred in "Sucker Punch," an action-fantasy film written and directed by Zack Snyder

  • 2011

    Nominated for the 2011 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in Drama Series

  • 2011

    Nominated for the 2011 TV Critics Association Award for Individual Achievement in Drama

Awards

  • 2010

    National Board of Review Award: Best Ensemble Cast

  • 2010

    Screen Actors Guild Award: Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series

  • 2009

    Screen Actors Guild Award: Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series

  • 2008

    Golden Globe Award: Best Actor in a Drama Series