Career Timeline of Jon Hamm: Major Achievements and Milestones

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

Jon Hamm is an American actor, most notably recognized for his portrayal of Don Draper in the acclaimed television series Mad Men (2007–2015). His performance garnered him significant critical acclaim, including a Primetime Emmy Award and two Golden Globe Awards. He is best known for playing Don Draper on the hit television series Mad Men.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

1993: Graduation and Teaching

In 1993, Jon Hamm graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and began teaching acting at his former high school.

1995: Move to Los Angeles

In 1995, Jon Hamm moved to Los Angeles permanently to pursue his acting career.

1998: Dropped by William Morris Agency

In 1998, after failing to secure acting work for three years, Jon Hamm was dropped by the William Morris Agency.

2000: Role in Providence and Space Cowboys Debut

In 2000, Jon Hamm landed the role of Burt Ridley on NBC's Providence and made his feature film debut with a line in Space Cowboys.

2001: Acted in Kissing Jessica Stein

In 2001, Jon Hamm acted in the independent comedy Kissing Jessica Stein.

2002: Acted in We Were Soldiers and Role on The Division

In 2002, Jon Hamm acted in the war film We Were Soldiers and secured a recurring role as Nate Basso on The Division.

2004: Continued Role on The Division

In 2004, Jon Hamm continued his recurring role as Nate Basso on The Division.

July 19, 2007: Mad Men Debut

On July 19, 2007, Mad Men debuted on AMC, garnering almost 1.4 million viewers and positive reviews for Jon Hamm's performance.

2007: Breakthrough Role in Mad Men

In 2007, Jon Hamm landed his breakthrough role as Don Draper in AMC's drama series Mad Men.

October 25, 2008: Saturday Night Live Hosting Debut

On October 25, 2008, Jon Hamm hosted Saturday Night Live, season 34, episode 6, and played various roles, including Don Draper in two sketches.

April 2009: Formed Points West Pictures

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

2009: Guest Starred in 30 Rock

In 2009, Jon Hamm guest-starred in three episodes of the NBC television sitcom 30 Rock, earning Emmy nominations.

October 30, 2010: Returned as Host of Saturday Night Live

On October 30, 2010, Jon Hamm returned as host of Saturday Night Live.

December 12, 2010: Guest Appearance on The Simpsons

On December 12, 2010, Jon Hamm made a guest appearance as an FBI supervisor on The Simpsons.

2010: Lead and Supporting Roles in Films

In 2010, Jon Hamm acted in lead roles in the film Stolen and supporting roles in The Town, and provided voice acting for Shrek Forever After.

2011: Supporting Roles in Films

In 2011, Jon Hamm acted in supporting roles in Sucker Punch and Bridesmaids.

2011: Roles in Sucker Punch and Bridesmaids

In 2011, Jon Hamm appeared in Zack Snyder's Sucker Punch and had a supporting role in the comedy Bridesmaids.

2011: Narrated World Series Highlight Movie

In 2011, Jon Hamm narrated the official highlight movie for the 2011 World Series, won by the St. Louis Cardinals.

December 2012: Starred in A Young Doctor's Notebook

From December 2012, Jon Hamm appeared with Daniel Radcliffe in A Young Doctor's Notebook, playing an older version of Radcliffe's character.

July 17, 2013: Hosted the ESPYS Awards

On July 17, 2013, Jon Hamm hosted the 21st ESPYS Awards.

December 2013: Starred in A Young Doctor's Notebook

Until December 2013, Jon Hamm appeared with Daniel Radcliffe in A Young Doctor's Notebook, playing an older version of Radcliffe's character.

December 2014: Guest-Starred in Black Mirror

In December 2014, Jon Hamm guest-starred in a special Christmas episode of the British science fiction anthology series Black Mirror.

2014: Lead Role in Million Dollar Arm

In 2014, Jon Hamm acted in the lead role in the film Million Dollar Arm.

May 17, 2015: Mad Men Series Finale

On May 17, 2015, Mad Men concluded its seven-season run.

2015: Filmed Keeping Up with the Joneses

During the spring of 2015, Jon Hamm filmed Keeping Up with the Joneses.

2015: Roles in Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt and Minions

In 2015, Jon Hamm appeared in Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp, and voiced Herb Overkill in the animated film Minions.

2015: Narrated Amazon NFL Documentary Series

In 2015, Jon Hamm began narrating the Amazon NFL documentary series All or Nothing.

2015: Voice Acting in Minions

In 2015, Jon Hamm provided voice acting for the animated film Minions.

October 2016: Release of Keeping Up with the Joneses

In October 2016, Keeping Up with the Joneses, starring Jon Hamm, was released after being delayed.

2016: Lead Role in Keeping Up with the Joneses

In 2016, Jon Hamm acted in the lead role in the film Keeping Up with the Joneses.

2017: Supporting Role in Baby Driver

In 2017, Jon Hamm acted in a supporting role in the film Baby Driver.

2017: Appeared in Marjorie Prime and Baby Driver

In 2017, Jon Hamm appeared in the science fiction film Marjorie Prime and Edgar Wright's Baby Driver.

2018: Lead Role in Beirut and Supporting Roles in Tag and Bad Times at the El Royale

In 2018, Jon Hamm acted in the lead role in Beirut and supporting roles in Tag and Bad Times at the El Royale.

2018: Role in Legion

In 2018, Jon Hamm appeared in the FX superhero series Legion.

2018: Appeared in Nostalgia and Beirut

In 2018, Jon Hamm appeared in the drama Nostalgia and the political thriller Beirut.

2018: Narrated 'The Saint Louis Browns' Video

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

2019: Supporting Roles in The Report and Richard Jewell

In 2019, Jon Hamm acted in supporting roles in The Report and Richard Jewell.

2019: Good Omens Adaptation

In 2019, Jon Hamm appeared in the BBC and Amazon adaptation of Good Omens as the Archangel Gabriel.

2019: Worked on Lucy in the Sky

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

2020: Recurring Role in Curb Your Enthusiasm

From 2020, Jon Hamm played himself in a recurring role in the HBO comedy series Curb Your Enthusiasm.

2021: Supporting Role in No Sudden Move

In 2021, Jon Hamm acted in a supporting role in No Sudden Move.

2021: Continued Role in Curb Your Enthusiasm

Until 2021, Jon Hamm played himself in a recurring role in the HBO comedy series Curb Your Enthusiasm.

September 16, 2022: Theatrical Release of Confess, Fletch

On September 16, 2022, Confess, Fletch, starring Jon Hamm, was released theatrically.

October 28, 2022: Confess, Fletch Premiered on Showtime

On October 28, 2022, Confess, Fletch, starring Jon Hamm, premiered on Showtime.

2022: Lead Role in Confess, Fletch and Supporting Role in Top Gun: Maverick

In 2022, Jon Hamm acted in the lead role in Confess, Fletch and a supporting role in Top Gun: Maverick.

2023: Starred in Fargo and Good Omens

In 2023, Jon Hamm played Sheriff Roy Tillman in Fargo and reprised his role as the Archangel Gabriel in Good Omens.

2024: Movie musical adaptation of Mean Girls

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

2024: Voice acting roles in Transformers One

In 2024, Jon Hamm provided voice acting roles in Transformers One.

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