Jon Hamm is an acclaimed American actor widely recognized for his portrayal of Don Draper in the critically acclaimed television series "Mad Men" (2007-2015). His performance earned him widespread recognition and numerous accolades, including a Primetime Emmy Award and two Golden Globe Awards.
March 10, 1971: Birth of Jon Hamm
Jon Hamm was born on March 10, 1971.
1986: Release of Top Gun
The year 1986 saw the release of the iconic action film "Top Gun," which would later spawn a sequel, "Top Gun: Maverick," in which Jon Hamm starred.
1989: Jon Hamm Begins College and Discovers Acting
After graduating high school in 1989, Jon Hamm enrolled at the University of Texas and later transferred to the University of Missouri. During this time, he responded to an advertisement for a theater production of "A Midsummer Night's Dream" and was cast, sparking his interest in acting.
November 1990: Jon Hamm Involved in Fraternity Hazing Incident
In November 1990, Jon Hamm, while a member of the Sigma Nu fraternity at the University of Texas, was arrested for his involvement in a violent hazing incident.
1993: Jon Hamm Graduates and Briefly Teaches Acting
Jon Hamm graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English in 1993 and returned to his former high school to teach eighth-grade acting.
August 1995: Charges Against Jon Hamm Dismissed
Following the completion of his probation, the charges against Jon Hamm related to the 1990 fraternity hazing incident were dismissed in August 1995.
1995: Jon Hamm Moves to Los Angeles to Pursue Acting
In 1995, Jon Hamm moved to Los Angeles to pursue acting professionally. He took on various jobs, including waiting tables, while attending auditions.
1997: Beginning of Relationship with Jennifer Westfeldt
Jon Hamm's long-term relationship with actress and screenwriter Jennifer Westfeldt commenced in 1997.
1998: Jon Hamm Faces Career Setbacks
In 1998, after struggling to find acting work, Jon Hamm was dropped by his agency, William Morris.
2000: Jon Hamm Lands Recurring Role on "Providence" and Makes Film Debut
Jon Hamm secured a recurring role on the NBC drama series "Providence" and made his feature film debut in Clint Eastwood's "Space Cowboys" in 2000.
2001: Role in "Kissing Jessica Stein"
Jon Hamm appeared in the independent comedy "Kissing Jessica Stein" in 2001.
2002: Role in "We Were Soldiers" and "The Division"
Jon Hamm had a role in the war film "We Were Soldiers" and began his recurring role as police inspector Nate Basso on Lifetime's "The Division" in 2002.
2004: Conclusion of "The Division"
Jon Hamm's time on Lifetime's "The Division" as police inspector Nate Basso came to an end in 2004.
July 19, 2007: Premiere of Mad Men
The AMC drama series Mad Men, starring Jon Hamm as Don Draper, premiered on July 19, 2007.
2007: Jon Hamm Cast as Don Draper in Mad Men
After a competitive casting process, Jon Hamm was chosen from over 80 actors to play the lead role of Don Draper in the AMC drama series Mad Men in 2007.
2007: Jon Hamm Lands Breakthrough Role in Mad Men
In 2007, Jon Hamm was cast as Don Draper in the AMC drama series Mad Men, marking his breakthrough role.
2007: Named One of Salon.com's Sexiest Man Living
In 2007, Jon Hamm was recognized for his attractiveness and was named one of the Sexiest Men Living by Salon.com.
October 25, 2008: Saturday Night Live Hosting Debut
On October 25, 2008, Jon Hamm made his first appearance as a host on Saturday Night Live, portraying various characters, including his famous Don Draper persona.
2008: Named One of People's Sexiest Men Alive
Jon Hamm was included in People magazine's coveted "Sexiest Men Alive" list in 2008.
2008: Golden Globe Win and Award Nominations for Jon Hamm
Jon Hamm won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Television Series – Drama for his portrayal of Don Draper in Mad Men in 2008. He was also nominated for a Screen Actors Guild Award and a Primetime Emmy Award for his performance.
April 2009: Formation of Production Company
Jon Hamm, alongside his then-partner Jennifer Westfeldt, established their own production company, Points West Pictures, in April 2009.
2009: Award Nominations for Jon Hamm
Jon Hamm received nominations for a Golden Globe Award, a Screen Actors Guild Award, and a Primetime Emmy Award for his role as Don Draper in Mad Men in 2009.
2009: Guest Appearance on 30 Rock
During 2009, Hamm made a notable guest appearance in three episodes of the television series "30 Rock." He portrayed Drew Baird, a doctor who becomes romantically involved with Tina Fey's character, Liz Lemon.
September 2010: Awarded GQ's International Man
Jon Hamm was honored with the "International Man" award by GQ magazine in September 2010.
October 30, 2010: Saturday Night Live Return
Jon Hamm returned to host Saturday Night Live for a third time on October 30, 2010, having previously hosted in 2008 twice.
December 12, 2010: Guest Appearance on The Simpsons
Jon Hamm lent his voice to an episode of "The Simpsons" that aired on December 12, 2010, portraying an FBI supervisor.
2010: Film Roles and Voice Acting
Jon Hamm appeared in films like "Stolen" and lent his voice to the animated film "Shrek Forever After" in 2010.
2010: Golden Globe Nomination for Jon Hamm
Jon Hamm received a Golden Globe Award nomination for his performance as Don Draper in Mad Men in 2010.
2010: Voice of Mercedes-Benz Commercials
Starting in 2010, Jon Hamm took over from actor Richard Thomas as the voice behind Mercedes-Benz commercials, beginning with a campaign for the S400 Hybrid.
2011: Diverse Film Roles
Throughout 2011, Jon Hamm appeared in a variety of films, showcasing his versatility as an actor. He took on roles in "Sucker Punch," "Bridesmaids," and "Friends with Kids," the latter of which he also co-produced.
2011: Supporting Roles in "Sucker Punch" and "Bridesmaids"
Jon Hamm had supporting roles in the films "Sucker Punch" and "Bridesmaids," both released in 2011.
2011: Narrator for Cardinals World Series Film
A lifelong fan of the St. Louis Cardinals, Jon Hamm narrated the team's official highlight film for their 2011 World Series victory.
March 2012: Jon Hamm Interviewed by Elle Magazine
In March 2012, Jon Hamm was interviewed by Elle magazine.
December 2012: Start of A Young Doctor's Notebook
December 2012 marked the beginning of Jon Hamm's role in the television series "A Young Doctor's Notebook," where he starred alongside Daniel Radcliffe, playing an older version of Radcliffe's character.
2012: Support for Barack Obama
Jon Hamm publicly endorsed and supported President Barack Obama during the 2012 United States presidential election.
July 17, 2013: Hosting the ESPYS Awards
Jon Hamm served as the host of the 21st ESPYS Awards on July 17, 2013.
December 2013: Conclusion of A Young Doctor's Notebook
Jon Hamm's time on the television series "A Young Doctor's Notebook" concluded in December 2013, marking the end of his run on the show where he co-starred with Daniel Radcliffe.
2013: Voiceover for American Airlines Commercial
Jon Hamm lent his distinctive voice to an American Airlines television commercial titled "Change is in the Air" in 2013.
December 2014: Guest Appearance in Black Mirror
In December 2014, Jon Hamm made a guest appearance in a special Christmas episode titled "White Christmas" for the British anthology series "Black Mirror."
2014: PSA on Sexual Assault Prevention
In 2014, Jon Hamm joined Kerry Washington and Kevin Love in a public service announcement aimed at preventing sexual assault on college campuses.
2014: Starring in "Million Dollar Arm"
Jon Hamm took on a leading role in the film "Million Dollar Arm" in 2014.
March 2015: Completion of Alcoholism Treatment
In March 2015, a representative for Jon Hamm confirmed that he had recently concluded in-patient treatment for alcoholism.
May 17, 2015: End of Mad Men
After seven seasons, the AMC drama series Mad Men, starring Jon Hamm as Don Draper, concluded on May 17, 2015.
September 20, 2015: Jon Hamm Wins Emmy Award for Mad Men
After receiving 12 nominations for his work on Mad Men, Jon Hamm won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series on September 20, 2015.
2015: Filming Keeping Up with the Joneses
During the spring of 2015, Jon Hamm was involved in the filming of the comedy "Keeping Up with the Joneses," in which he starred alongside Zach Galifianakis and Gal Gadot.
2015: Voice Acting in "Minions"
Jon Hamm lent his voice to the animated film "Minions" in 2015.
2015: End of Relationship with Jennifer Westfeldt
Jon Hamm's relationship with actress and screenwriter Jennifer Westfeldt ended in 2015.
2015: End of Mad Men and Emmy Award Win
On May 17, 2015, Mad Men concluded its seven-season run. Later that year, on September 20th, Hamm received his first Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for his role as Don Draper.
2015: Various Roles and Voice Acting
Throughout 2015, Hamm took on several acting roles, appearing in the comedy show "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt" and "Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp." He also lent his voice to the animated film "Minions," portraying the character Herb Overkill.
2015: Narrator for "All or Nothing"
Beginning in 2015, Jon Hamm took on the role of narrator for the Amazon NFL documentary series "All or Nothing."
2015: Connection to Mad Men Finale
Anna Osceola made a brief appearance in the 2015 series finale of Mad Men, playing a receptionist at the retreat Hamm's character visited. The location, Anderson Canyon, later became their wedding venue in 2023.
October 2016: Fundraiser for Hillary Clinton
Jon Hamm showed his support for Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign by attending a Broadway fundraiser in her honor in October 2016.
October 2016: Release of Keeping Up with the Joneses
The comedy "Keeping Up with the Joneses," featuring Jon Hamm alongside Zach Galifianakis and Gal Gadot, was released in October 2016, after facing a seven-month delay. The film was shot in the spring of 2015.
2016: Appearance in "Keeping Up with the Joneses"
Jon Hamm was part of the film "Keeping Up with the Joneses" released in 2016.
2017: Film Festival Appearances
During 2017, Jon Hamm was featured in several films that premiered at prominent film festivals. "Marjorie Prime" debuted at the Sundance Film Festival, "Baby Driver" at the South by Southwest Festival, and "Aardvark" at both the South by Southwest and Tribeca Film Festivals.
2017: Appearance in "Baby Driver"
Jon Hamm appeared in the film "Baby Driver" in 2017.
2018: Collaboration with Noah Hawley on Legion
Jon Hamm worked with Noah Hawley, the creator of "Fargo," on the television series "Legion" in 2018.
2018: Film Releases: "Beirut" and "Tag"
Jon Hamm starred in the film "Beirut" and had a role in the film "Tag," both released in 2018.
2018: Narrator for "The Saint Louis Browns: The Team That Baseball Forgot"
Jon Hamm lent his voice to the video documentary "The Saint Louis Browns: The Team That Baseball Forgot," presented by the Saint Louis Browns Historical Society in 2018.
2018: Appearances in Drama and Thriller Genres
In 2018, Jon Hamm showcased his acting range by appearing in two distinct genres: the drama "Nostalgia" and the political thriller "Beirut."
2018: Television Appearances
In 2018, Jon Hamm appeared in the FX superhero series "Legion."
2018: Jon Hamm Publicly Addresses Hazing Incident
In 2018, Jon Hamm briefly commented on the 1990 fraternity hazing incident, referring to it as a "bummer of a thing that happened."
2019: Roles in "The Report" and "Richard Jewell"
Jon Hamm acted in the films "The Report" and "Richard Jewell," both released in 2019.
2019: Role in Good Omens Adaptation
Jon Hamm appeared in the BBC and Amazon's adaptation of Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman's "Good Omens" in 2019, taking on the role of the Archangel Gabriel.
2019: Collaboration with Noah Hawley on Lucy in the Sky
Jon Hamm collaborated with Noah Hawley, known for his work on "Fargo," on the film "Lucy in the Sky" in 2019.
2020: Recurring Role on Curb Your Enthusiasm
Starting in 2020, Jon Hamm took on a recurring role as himself in the HBO comedy series "Curb Your Enthusiasm," sharing the screen with Larry David.
2021: Voice Acting and Curb Your Enthusiasm
Continuing his recurring role on "Curb Your Enthusiasm," Jon Hamm also lent his voice to various animated projects in 2021, including "Bless the Harts," "Invincible," and "Marvel's M.O.D.O.K."
2021: Role in "No Sudden Move"
Jon Hamm was part of the film "No Sudden Move" released in 2021.
January 2022: Featured in Apple TV+ Ad Campaign
In January 2022, Jon Hamm was prominently featured in an Apple TV+ advertising campaign titled "Everyone but Jon Hamm." The campaign highlighted the streaming platform's extensive lineup of A-list actors and actresses involved in their original productions.
September 16, 2022: Theatrical Release of Confess, Fletch
Jon Hamm starred as Fletch in "Confess, Fletch," which was released in theaters on September 16, 2022. This marked the first installment in the "Fletch" franchise without Chevy Chase in the title role.
October 28, 2022: Premiere of Confess, Fletch on Showtime
On October 28, 2022, "Confess, Fletch," starring Jon Hamm, premiered on Showtime following its theatrical release.
2022: Lead Role in "Confess, Fletch" and Supporting Role in "Top Gun: Maverick"
Jon Hamm starred in "Confess, Fletch" and had a supporting role in "Top Gun: Maverick," both released in 2022.
February 2023: Engagement to Anna Osceola
In February 2023, Jon Hamm announced his engagement to actress Anna Osceola after two years of dating.
May 2023: Support for Lucas Kunce Senate Campaign
In May 2023, Jon Hamm narrated a political ad for Lucas Kunce, a Democrat running for the U.S. Senate in their home state, criticizing incumbent Josh Hawley.
June 2023: Marriage to Anna Osceola
Jon Hamm married actress Anna Osceola in June 2023 in a ceremony at Anderson Canyon in Big Sur, California.
2023: Lead Role in Fargo and Reprising Role in Good Omens
In 2023, Jon Hamm took on the lead role of Sheriff Roy Tillman in the fifth season of the FX series "Fargo." He also reprised his role as the Archangel Gabriel in the second season of Amazon's adaptation of "Good Omens."
January 2024: Endorsement of Adam Schiff for Senate
In January 2024, Jon Hamm announced his endorsement of Adam Schiff for the 2024 United States Senate elections in California and supported his campaign through a fundraising email.
2024: Upcoming Roles in Mean Girls Musical and Grimsburg
In 2024, Jon Hamm is set to appear in the film adaptation of the musical "Mean Girls," playing the role of Coach Carr. He will also lend his voice to Marvin Flute in the animated Fox sitcom "Grimsburg," a project he is also executive producing.