Jon Hamm was born on March 10, 1971, making him 52 years old as of April 2023.
St. Louis, Missouri, was the birthplace of Hamm, the son of Deborah Hamm, a secretary, and Daniel Hamm, who managed a family trucking company. With German, English, and Irish ancestry, Hamm's surname originates from his German immigrant ancestors. Hamm's Catholic faith was an important part of his upbringing.
Hamm's portrayal of Don Draper in the period drama “Mad Men” (2007–2015) earned him critical acclaim and numerous awards, including two Screen Actors Guild Awards for Outstanding Ensemble in a Drama Series, a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Television Series—Drama in 2008 and 2016, and the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series in 2015.
How has Jon Hamm’s career been after “Mad Men”?
Jonathan Hamm's acting career has been marked by a variety of roles in film and television. In 2015, he starred in the Greg Mottola comedy “Keeping Up with the Joneses,” which also featured Zach Galifianakis and Gal Gadot. However, the film's release was delayed by seven months, and it didn't hit theaters until October 2016.
The following year, Hamm appeared in several different projects. He had a role in the science fiction film “Marjorie Prime,” which premiered at the 2017 Sundance Film Festival. Later that year, he appeared in both Edgar Wright's comedy crime film “Baby Driver” and the drama “Aardvark,” which premiered at the 2017 South by Southwest Festival and the 2017 Tribeca Film Festival, respectively.
In 2018, Hamm continued his streak of diverse roles with appearances in two films: the drama “Nostalgia” and the political thriller “Beirut.” In the former, Hamm played a sports agent who is dealing with personal and professional struggles. In the latter, he portrayed a former diplomat who returns to Beirut to help rescue a friend who has been kidnapped.
More recently, Hamm has continued to be a prominent figure in the entertainment industry. In 2022, he starred in “Top Gun: Maverick,” the long-awaited sequel to the 1986 classic. He also reunited with Greg Mottola for their second collaboration, this time on the film “Confess, Fletch.”
Hamm not only starred in the film, but also received praise for his comedic timing. Additionally, he was cast in the lead role of Roy in the fifth season of the FX series “Fargo,” which is set to air in the near future.
Does Jon Hamm do commercials?
Jonathan Hamm has been featured in various commercials throughout his career. In 2010, he became the voice-over for Mercedes-Benz commercials, taking over from Richard Thomas. He also lent his voice to American Airlines' "Change is in the Air" campaign, which debuted in 2013.
As a frequent flier with American Airlines, this opportunity was especially meaningful for Hamm, and it aligned with his “Mad Men” character's aspirations. Hamm has also been featured in several ads for H&R Block income tax services and ongoing commercials for SkipTheDishes in Canada.
In 2022, Hamm appeared in an Apple TV+ ad called "Everyone but Jon Hamm," which showcased the streaming service's roster of top actors and actresses. He also starred in a series of commercials for Progressive Insurance alongside Flo, the company's spokesperson, depicting their on-and-off relationship.
Is Jon Hamm married?
Actor Jonathan Hamm became engaged to actress Anna Osceola in February 2023 after two years of dating. Osceola had a brief appearance as a flower child receptionist in the series finale of "Mad Men," in which Hamm played the main character.
Prior to his relationship with Osceola, Hamm was in a long-term relationship with actress and screenwriter Jennifer Westfeldt from 1997 to 2015. In 2008, he spoke about their relationship, saying: "We may not have a piece of paper that says we're husband and wife, but after 10 years, Jennifer is more than just a girlfriend." Hamm went on to explain, "What we have is much deeper, and we both know that.” “To me, people get married when they're ready to have kids, which I'm not ruling out."
Hamm and Westfeldt had appeared in advertising campaigns for Gap. In April 2009, the former couple formed their own production company called Points West Pictures.
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