Jon Hamm

Actor and director known for Mad Men

Jon Hamm - Actor and director known for Mad Men
Born

March 10th, 1971
54 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United States

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An American actor and director, this individual gained widespread recognition for starring as Don Draper in the television series Mad Men, which aired from 2007 to 2015. The role earned multiple Primetime Emmy Award nominations and a win in 2015 for Outstanding Drama Series as a producer. In addition to television, appearances in films include Baby Driver and Tag. This actor has also directed episodes of television series and participated in various charity initiatives.

Starred in Mad Men as Don Draper

Participated in directing television episodes

Appeared in Baby Driver

Produced Mad Men, which won an Emmy

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