Welcome to the Jon Hamm bibliography! Here you will find a comprehensive list of all the works by Jon Hamm, including his films, television shows, stage roles, and other acting credits. This bibliography is your one-stop shop for everything Jon Hamm and is a must-have for any fan of his work.
In addition to his acting credits, Jon Hamm is also a producer, director, and screenwriter. He has produced and directed several short films and has written scripts for both film and television. His most recent project is the upcoming film Bad Times at the El Royale, which he also stars in.
Jon Hamm has been acting professionally since the early 1990s, but it was his role as Don Draper on the AMC series Mad Men that made him a household name. He has since appeared in many films and television shows and has won numerous awards for his work, including a Golden Globe and an Emmy.
Table of Contents:
1. Films
2. Television Shows
3. Stage Roles
4. Acting Credits
5. Producer
6. Director
7. Screenwriter
8. Upcoming Projects
9. Awards
10. Personal Life
11. Jon Hamm Quotes
1. Films
Jon Hamm has appeared in many films over the course of his career. Some of his most notable film roles include:
The Town: Hamm played the role of bank robber Doug MacRay in this 2010 heist film. The film also starred Ben Affleck, Jeremy Renner, and Rebecca Hall.
Bridesmaids: Hamm had a supporting role in this hit 2011 comedy, which starred Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph, and Melissa McCarthy.
Sucker Punch: Hamm played the role of High Roller in this 2011 action film. The film also starred Emily Browning, Vanessa Hudgens, and Carla Gugino.
2. Television Shows
In addition to his work in film, Jon Hamm has also had many notable roles on television. He is perhaps best known for his role as Don Draper on the AMC series Mad Men. He has also appeared in such television shows as:
30 Rock: Hamm guest-starred in a few episodes of this NBC sitcom, which starred Tina Fey and Alec Baldwin.
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: Hamm had a recurring role in the first season of this Netflix series, which starred Ellie Kemper and Tituss Burgess.
3. Stage Roles
Jon Hamm has also appeared in several stage productions over the course of his career. Some of his most notable stage roles include:
A Streetcar Named Desire: Hamm played the role of Stanley Kowalski in a 2008 off-Broadway production of this classic play.
The Revenant: Hamm starred in a 2010 production of this play, which was staged at the Brooklyn Academy of Music.
4. Acting Credits
In addition to his work in film and television, Jon Hamm has also appeared in several music videos, video games, and other miscellaneous acting credits. Some of his most notable credits include:
The Gap Band’s “You Dropped a Bomb on Me” Music Video: Hamm played the role of a soldier in this 1983 music video.
Def Jam: Fight for NY: Hamm provided the voice of the character D-Mob in this 2004 video game.
Saturday Night Live: Hamm has hosted this NBC sketch comedy series twice, in 2008 and 2010.
5. Producer
In addition to his work as an actor, Jon Hamm has also produced several films and television shows. Some of his most notable credits include:
All About Ann: Hamm executive produced and directed this 2014 documentary about Texas governor Ann Richards.
A Young Doctor’s Notebook: Hamm executive produced and starred in this British television series, which aired on Sky Arts.
6. Director
Jon Hamm has also directed several short films and music videos. Some of his most notable credits include:
“Sunday” Music Video: Hamm directed this music video for the band HAIM.
“Walk On By” Music Video: Hamm directed this music video for the band DAWN.
7. Screenwriter
Jon Hamm has also written several scripts for both film and television. Some of his most notable credits include:
Mad Men: Hamm wrote the episode “The Suitcase”, which was widely praised by critics.
30 Rock: Hamm wrote the episode “The Tuxedo Begins”, which aired in 2007.
8. Upcoming Projects
Jon Hamm has several upcoming projects in the works. His most recent project is the film Bad Times at the El Royale, which he also stars in. The film is set to be released in October 2018.
9. Awards
Jon Hamm has won numerous awards for his work as an actor, director, and producer. Some of his most notable awards include:
Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Television Series – Drama: Hamm won this award for his role as Don Draper in Mad Men.
Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series: Hamm won this award for his role as Don Draper in Mad Men.
10. Personal Life
Jon Hamm was born in St. Louis, Missouri, on March 10, 1971. He is the son of Deborah and Daniel Hamm. He has one older sister, Jennifer. Hamm’s father died of colon cancer when he was 10 years old.
Hamm attended John Burroughs School, a private school in St. Louis. He then attended the University of Texas at Austin, where he studied English and acting. He later transferred to the University of Missouri, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English in 1993.
Hamm began dating actress Jennifer Westfeldt in 1997. The couple co-starred in the films Kissing Jessica Stein and Ira & Abby. They also wrote and produced the film Friends with Kids. The couple broke up in 2015.
Hamm is a supporter of the Democratic Party. He has donated money to the campaigns of Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, and Joe Biden.
Hamm is a fan of the St. Louis Cardinals and has been seen attending their games.
Jon Hamm Quotes
“I could listen to Lorne Michaels tell stories for a hundred years.” – Jon Hamm
“Being someone who people want to photograph, you have to open yourself up to the positive and negative. It is what it is.” – Jon Hamm
“It’s definitely nerve-racking to be the center of attention. I’m not the kind of an actor that just craves attention 24-7 – but it’s part of the deal. You’re the leader on the set.” – Jon Hamm
“For a kid who’s lost his mom and all the rage and grief that no one was able to talk out of me, football was a very therapeutic sport. Very.” – Jon Hamm
“I remember opening my dad’s closet and there were, like, 40 suits, every color of the rainbow, plaid and winter and summer. He had two jewelry boxes full of watches and lighters and cuff links. And just… he was that guy. He was probably unfulfilled in his life in many ways.” – Jon Hamm
“The last thing I wanted to do was play another womanizer or ladies’ man or Lothario. I’ve taken myself out of the running for a lot of those parts because it’s just more of the same.” – Jon Hamm
“This will sound funny coming out of my mouth, but I like to play characters that have an intelligence. It doesn’t matter if it’s a physical intelligence or emotional intelligence.” – Jon Hamm
“I’m not gay, and I’m not a superhero.” – Jon Hamm
“I don’t necessarily want kids. A lot of our friends are having children and I don’t know if it’s for me. I haven’t come down hardcore on either side of the argument. I think when people come from a stable family having children becomes a celebration and I’m not sure it would be that way for me.” – Jon Hamm
“I was raised by a single mom. I spent most of my time in daycare.” – Jon Hamm
“I’m not a cheater. I’ve never cheated in my life.” – Jon Hamm
“Everyone goes through a weirdness as a young person, especially in college, when you’re trying to figure things out.” – Jon Hamm
“I think having a private life that you only share with your nearest and dearest is important. Otherwise, who are you? Jon Hamm If you’re the handsome white guy, you tend to get cast as guy who are meant to be convincing in their jobs. What I’ve been fortunate enough to do, whether it’s playing a certified idiot on ’30 Rock’ or a weirdo in ‘Bridesmaids,’ is play against that in a lot of ways.” – Jon Hamm
“We live in a world where to admit anything negative about yourself is seen as a weakness when it’s actually a strength. It’s not a weak move to say, ‘I need help.’ In the long run, it’s way better, because you have to fix it.” – Jon Hamm
“I’ve gotten away with a lot in my life. The older you get the more you realize you’re not getting away with it, it’s taking its toll somewhere. So you try not to put yourself in those situations. Part of the mysterious process called growing up. Some people do that better than others.” – Jon Hamm
“I’m a big dog fan. They’re the best. They make life better, although they’re hard to deal with. But complications in life are actually what make it fun.” – Jon Hamm
“I’m not Yadier Molina behind the plate, but I can throw a ball to second on a rope.” – Jon Hamm
“When you’re a kid, you’re just not equipped to deal with some of the stuff that life brings you. It’s why you have parents. And then, when you don’t, there better be somebody who fills in that gap, or you’re going to be rudderless for a while.” – Jon Hamm
“I always say I make the movies where people go, ‘Hey, I never saw it, but when I finally did, I really liked it.’ People saw ‘Baby Driver,’ though. I was pleased with that.” – Jon Hamm
“I realize how talented our hair and wardrobe people are every time I have to get dressed on my own.” – Jon Hamm
“Losing both parents at a young age gave me a sense that you can’t really control life – so you’d better live it while it’s here. I stopped believing in a storybook’s existence a long time ago. All you can do is push in a direction and see what comes of it.” – Jon Hamm
“I like to laugh and have a good time rather than brood and be sullen.” – Jon Hamm
“I felt very comfortable playing Don Draper because I knew that Don Draper is a character – that Dick Whitman is playing Don Draper. I felt very comfortable in that manufactured-confidence mode. He himself is manufacturing it.” – Jon Hamm
“Whenever people want to talk about how hard it is to be an actor, I want to go, ‘Um, it’s hard to be a baby-heart surgeon.’ Jon Hamm Being an actor is actually pretty easy if you can memorize lines.” – Jon Hamm
. I came in the Dawson’s Creek era; it was all about tiny guys who looked like teenagers, and I haven’t looked like a teenager ever. So I was, like, auditioning to be their dads. At 25.” – Jon Hamm
“Medical attention is medical attention, whether it’s for your elbow or for your teeth or for your brain. And it’s important.” – Jon Hamm
“I never wanted to be a Tom Cruise-type of megastar.” – Jon Hamm
“I have a lady, she’s a great lady. I love her a lot, she loves me. We’re on the same page. Whenever that day happens when we’re not on the same page we’ll move forward with it. We’re interested in having our lives be our lives right now and not a third person’s vis-a-vis marriage and whatever that means.” – Jon Hamm
“I was always good at being observationally funny – like, contributing something funny to the conversation.” – Jon Hamm
“I’ve always been a fan of advertising, I’ve always been a fan of television, I’ve loved commercials, I’ve loved all the jingles, I loved all the stuff.” – Jon Hamm
“I got into acting because my teachers kept nudging me into it. The power a teacher has to influence someone is so great. I can’t think of a profession I have more respect for.” – Jon Hamm
“I don’t need to be married, but I feel married.” – Jon Hamm
“I was raised by a single mother and I’ve been in a 10-year relationship with my girlfriend. My whole life I’ve been surrounded by women.” – Jon Hamm
“What I do is not curing cancer or rocket science or lead mining – anything tremendously difficult or world-changing. I understand where I am in the cosmic order of things, and I’m OK with it.” – Jon Hamm
“I drove around in a Volkswagen Rabbit I shared with one of my roommates, and it didn’t have a roof. It doesn’t rain much in L.A., but when it did, it was utterly miserable.” – Jon Hamm
“Acting is sort of an extension of childhood. You get to play all of these roles and have so much fun. Playing an athlete would be so cool. Or where you get to shoot guns, ride horses. I wouldn’t turn down any of that.” – Jon Hamm
“I like kids but I also like the option to close the door. Becoming a parent is a whole other life, and it doesn’t stop.” – Jon Hamm
“When I was a student at Mizzou, I was a daycare teacher. I did it because was a latchkey kid.” – Jon Hamm
“It couldn’t be a simpler answer. Marriage doesn’t really mean anything to me. I feel like in many ways marriage is more for the families of the couple than for the people involved, so I don’t gravitate to it.” – Jon Hamm
“I had no desire to get up on stage and tell jokes. I prefer to stand next to really funny people.” – Jon Hamm
“Being No. 1 on any call sheet is difficult. Being No. 1 on an episodic, hour-long drama is really hard.” – Jon Hamm
“I’m able to leave Don Draper at work. I’m quite dissimilar from him in real life.” – Jon Hamm
“My mother and I lived in an apartment complex in a neighborhood. So there was a gaggle of kids. Every day after school, we’d just meet up in a field, and some game would be chosen, Wiffle ball or tag, and you’d play that until the streetlights came on.” – Jon Hamm
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