History of Jon Hamm in Timeline
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.
1951: Original The Day the Earth Stood Still Release
In 1951, the original film The Day the Earth Stood Still was released, which was later remade with Jon Hamm in 2008.
1956: Allen Ginsberg's Howl Published
In 1956, Allen Ginsberg's poem Howl was published, which later inspired the film Howl in which Jon Hamm appeared.
March 10, 1971: Jonathan Hamm's Birth
On March 10, 1971, Jonathan Daniel Hamm, who is now known as an accomplished American actor, was born.
1986: Original Top Gun Release
In 1986, the original Top Gun was released, preceding Jon Hamm's appearance in the sequel, Top Gun: Maverick, in 2022.
1989: Enrolled at the University of Texas
In 1989, Jon Hamm enrolled at the University of Texas after graduating from high school.
November 1990: Arrested for Hazing
In November 1990, while a member of Sigma Nu fraternity, Jon Hamm was arrested along with other students for violently attacking a fellow student as part of fraternity hazing.
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.
2007: Named One of Salon's Sexiest Men Living
In 2007, Jon Hamm was named one of Salon's Sexiest Man Living.
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.
2008: Named One of People's Sexiest Men Alive and Entertainer of the Year
In 2008, Jon Hamm was named one of People's Sexiest Men Alive and one of Entertainment Weekly's Entertainers of the Year.
2008: Golden Globe Win and Emmy Nomination
In 2008, Jon Hamm won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor for Mad Men and received his first Primetime Emmy Award nomination.
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.
2009: Golden Globe and Emmy Nominations
In 2009, Jon Hamm received Golden Globe and Primetime Emmy Award nominations for his role in Mad Men.
September 2010: Won GQ's International Man Award
In September 2010, Jon Hamm won GQ's "International Man" award.
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.
2010: Third Golden Globe Nomination
In 2010, Jon Hamm received his third Golden Globe Award nomination for his performance in Mad Men.
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.
2012: Played in MLB Celebrity All-Star Game
In 2012, Jon Hamm played in the MLB Legend and Celebrity All-Star Softball game as a member of the National League, representing the Cardinals and hitting a home run.
2012: Supported Barack Obama
In the 2012 United States presidential election, Jon Hamm supported incumbent president Barack Obama.
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.
2014: Appeared in PSA Against Sexual Assault
In 2014, Jon Hamm, Kerry Washington, and Kevin Love appeared in a PSA for stopping sexual assault on college campuses.
March 2015: Completed Alcoholism Treatment
In March 2015, Jon Hamm's representative confirmed that he had recently completed in-patient treatment for alcoholism.
May 17, 2015: Mad Men Series Finale
On May 17, 2015, Mad Men concluded its seven-season run.
September 20, 2015: First Primetime Emmy Win
On September 20, 2015, Jon Hamm received his first Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for Mad Men.
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: Attended Broadway Fundraiser for Hillary Clinton
In October 2016, Jon Hamm attended a Broadway fundraiser for Hillary Clinton.
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.
January 2022: Apple TV+ Ad Appearance
In January 2022, Jon Hamm appeared in an Apple TV+ ad titled "Everyone but Jon Hamm," which showcased the streaming service's actresses and actors.
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.
February 2023: Engaged to Anna Osceola
In February 2023, Jon Hamm became engaged to actress Anna Osceola after two years of dating.
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.
June 2023: Marriage to Anna Osceola
In June 2023, Jon Hamm married actress Anna Osceola at Anderson Canyon in Big Sur, California.
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.
January 2024: Endorsed Adam Schiff for Senate
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: 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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