Biography
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 …
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Career Milestones
1994 | After college, taught eighth grade acting at his old high school, John Burroughs |
1995 | Moved to Los Angeles to pursue an acting career |
1997 | Cast in the off-Broadway play "Lipschtick" (would later become the film "Kissing Jessica Stein"); met future girlfriend Jennifer Westfeldt while starring together |
2000 | Feature debut with a small one line role in "Space Cowboys" |
2000 | Had a recurring role as wholesome firefighter Burt Ridley on NBC's "Providence" |
2001 | Appeared in the indie feature "Kissing Jessica Stein," written, produced and directed by girlfriend Jennifer Westfeldt |
2002 | Appeared in "We Were Soldiers" starring Mel Gibson |
2002 | Played Inspector Nathan Basso on the Lifetime series "The Division" |
2006 | Guest starred in a recurring role on the CBS drama "The Unit" |
2006 | Landed a recurring role on the ABC drama "What About Brian" |
2007 | Cast in breakthrough role as Don Draper, the creative director of Sterling Cooper Advertising Agency, on the AMC series "Mad Men"; made directing debut with fifth season premiere |
2007 | Featured in "Ira and Abby," a star-studded romantic comedy written by and starring girlfriend Jennifer Westfeldt |
2008 | Cast as Dr. Michael Granier, a NASA official in the remake of the 1951 sci-fi movie "The Day the Earth Stood Still" |
2009 | Appeared in a recurring role on NBC's "30 Rock" as Liz Lemon's (Tina Fey) love interest Dr. Drew Baird |
2010 | Cast in the ensemble crime drama "The Town," directed by Ben Affleck |
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 |
2012 | Cast in the ensemble comedy "Friends with Kids" alongside writer, director, and real-life companion Jennifer Westfeldt |
Awards
2007 | Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Drama in Mad Men |
2008 | Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Drama in Mad Men |
2008 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series in Mad Men |
2008 | Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series in Mad Men |
2008 | Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series in Mad Men |
2009 | Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Drama in Mad Men |
2009 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor In a Comedy Series in 30 Rock |
2009 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series in Mad Men |
2009 | Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series in Mad Men |
2009 | Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series in Mad Men |
2010 | Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Drama in Mad Men |
2010 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor In a Comedy Series in 30 Rock |
2010 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series in Mad Men |
2010 | Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series in Mad Men |
2010 | Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series in Mad Men |
2011 | Critics' Choice TV Award for BEST ACTOR IN A DRAMA SERIES in Mad Men |
2011 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series in Mad Men |
2012 | Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Drama in Mad Men |
2012 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series in Mad Men |
2012 | Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series in Mad Men |
2012 | Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series in Mad Men |