- Known For
- Directing
- Born
- October 28, 1974
- Place of Birth
- Detroit, Michigan, USA
Jake Kasdan
Jacob Kasdan (born October 28, 1974) is an American filmmaker and actor. He is the eldest son of prolific screenwriter and director Lawrence Kasdan. Jake is best known for directing comedically-driven films such as Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story (2007), Bad Teacher (2011) and Sex Tape (2014). He is also known for his collaborations with actor Dwayne Johnson, of which there are 4 to date; Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017), Jumanji: The Next Level (2019), Red One (2024), and the yet unreleased Jumanji 4 (2026).
Filmography
movieJumanji: Open World
2026 · Producer, Director, Writer
movieRed One
2024 · Director, Producer
tvAmerican Born Chinese
2023 · Executive Producer
movieProm Pact
2023 · Executive Producer
tvDoogie Kamealoha, M.D.
2021 · Executive Producer
movieJumanji: The Next Level
2019 · Director, Writer, Producer
movieFreaks and Geeks: The Documentary
2018 · Self
movieJumanji: Welcome to the Jungle
2017 · Director, Executive Producer
tvSpeechless
2016 · Executive Producer
tvWeird Loners
2015 · Director, Executive Producer
movieSex Tape
2014 · Director, Executive Producer
tvBen and Kate
2012 · Director
movieFriends with Kids
2012 · Producer
tvNew Girl
2011 · Director, Executive Producer
movieBad Teacher
2011 · Director, Executive Producer
movieShades of Ray
2008 · Director #3
movieWalk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story
2007 · Producer, Screenplay, Director
tvCalifornication
2007 · Director
movieThe TV Set
2007 · Director, Writer, Producer
movieOrange County
2002 · Director
tvUndeclared
2001 · Director
tvGrosse Pointe
2000 · Director
tvFreaks and Geeks
1999 · Director, Consulting Producer
movieZero Effect
1998 · Director, Producer, Writer
movieThe Accidental Tourist
1988 · Scott Canfield
movieSilverado
1985 · Stable Boy
movieThe Big Chill
1983 · Autograph Seeker
John Henry and the Statesmen
movieJohn Henry and the Statesmen
— · Director
Untitled Jake Kasdan LEGO Movie
movieUntitled Jake Kasdan LEGO Movie
— · Director, Producer
Foster the Snowman
movieFoster the Snowman
— · Producer