Career Timeline of Jon Hamm: Major Achievements and Milestones

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 30, 2026

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Jon Hamm made an impact.

Jon Hamm is an American actor, widely recognized for his portrayal of Don Draper in the acclaimed television series *Mad Men* (2007-2015). His performance earned him significant critical acclaim, including a Primetime Emmy Award and two Golden Globe Awards, solidifying his status as a prominent figure in the entertainment industry.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

April 2009: Formation of Production Company

In April 2009, Jon Hamm and Jennifer Westfeldt formed their own production company, Points West Pictures.

2010: Voiceover for Mercedes-Benz Commercials

In 2010, Mercedes-Benz hired Jon Hamm as the voiceover for their commercials, starting with the S400 Hybrid campaign.

2012: Supported Barack Obama in presidential election

In the 2012 United States presidential election, Jon Hamm supported incumbent president Barack Obama.

2013: Voice-Over for American Airlines Commercial

In 2013, Jon Hamm's voice was featured in an American Airlines television commercial titled "Change is in the Air."

2014: Appeared in PSA for stopping sexual assault

In 2014, Jon Hamm, Kerry Washington, and Kevin Love appeared in a PSA for stopping sexual assault on college campuses.

2015: Narrates Amazon NFL documentary series

As of 2015, Jon Hamm narrates the Amazon NFL documentary series All or Nothing.

October 2016: Attended Broadway fundraiser for Hillary Clinton

In October 2016, Jon Hamm attended a Broadway fundraiser for Hillary Clinton.

2018: Narrated video for St. Louis Browns Historical Society

In 2018, Jon Hamm narrated the video The Saint Louis Browns: The Team That Baseball Forgot, presented by the Saint Louis Browns Historical Society.

2018: Work on Legion

In 2018, Jon Hamm worked with Noah Hawley on Legion.

2019: Work on Lucy in the Sky

In 2019, Jon Hamm worked with Noah Hawley on Lucy in the Sky.

January 6, 2021: Mention of January 6 riot in ad narration

In May 2023, Jon Hamm narrated an ad for Democratic candidate Lucas Kunce mentioning incumbent Josh Hawley's alleged lack of courage notably running and hiding from the January 6, 2021 mob of Capitol rioters.

January 2022: Apple TV+ Ad Appearance

In January 2022, Jon Hamm appeared in an Apple TV+ ad titled "Everyone but Jon Hamm."

May 2023: Narrated ad for Lucas Kunce

In May 2023, Jon Hamm narrated an ad for Democratic candidate Lucas Kunce in his home state's 2024 United States Senate election.

2023: Roles in Fargo and Good Omens

In 2023, Jon Hamm starred as Sheriff Roy Tillman in the fifth season of FX's Fargo. Also in 2023, he reprised his role as Archangel Gabriel in the second series of Amazon's Good Omens.

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January 2024: Endorsement of Adam Schiff

In January 2024, Jon Hamm endorsed Adam Schiff in his bid for the 2024 United States Senate elections in California and sent a political fundraising email on his campaign's behalf.

2024: Collaboration on Mean Girls movie

In 2024, Jon Hamm collaborated with Tina Fey, acting in the movie musical adaptation of Mean Girls playing Coach Carr.

2024: Mention of United States Senate election in ad narration

In May 2023, Jon Hamm narrated an ad for Democratic candidate Lucas Kunce in his home state's 2024 United States Senate election.

2025: Starring role in Your Friends & Neighbors

In 2025, Jon Hamm began starring in the Apple TV+ series Your Friends & Neighbors, which is his first lead role on television since Mad Men. The series has been renewed for a second season.