Jake Kasdan
Director · Producer
52 years (Oct 28, 1974)Detroit, Michigan, USA
Jake Kasdan has spent the career as an American director with credits most viewers read past without noticing. The first credit dates from 1998. The record leans toward comedy. The career now covers more than 28 years. 'Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle' is the title that keeps coming up. 'Jumanji: The Next Level' is the other project most often mentioned.
Jake Kasdan
Director · Producer
Jake Kasdan has spent the career as an American director with credits most viewers read past without noticing. The first credit dates from 1998. The record leans toward comedy. The career now covers more than 28 years. 'Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle' is the title that keeps coming up. 'Jumanji: The Next Level' is the other project most often mentioned.
10 Movies
Director
Red One
2024
Director
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle
2017
Director
Jumanji: The Next Level
2019
Director
Sex Tape
2014
Director
Jumanji: Open World
2026
Director
Bad Teacher
2011
Director
Orange County
2002
Director
Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story
2007
Director
Zero Effect
1998
Director
The TV Set
2007
Latest Trailers
Watch Trailer
Shades of Ray
Full Filmography
Jumanji: Open World
Director
2026
Red One
Director
2024
American Born Chinese
Executive Producer · 8 episodes
2023–
Doogie Kamealoha, M.D.
Executive Producer · 20 episodes
2021–
Jumanji: The Next Level
Director
2019
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle
Director
2017
Speechless
Executive Producer · 41 episodes
2016–
Weird Loners
Director · 1 episode
2015–
Fresh Off the Boat
Director · 1 episode
2015–
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Jake Kasdan and where are they from?
Jake Kasdan is 52 years old, born on October 28, 1974 in Detroit, Michigan, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Jake Kasdan?
Jake Kasdan is best known for directing Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, Jumanji: The Next Level, Bad Teacher.
How many movies has Jake Kasdan directed?
Over a 28-year career (since 1998), Jake Kasdan has directed or written 10 films and worked on 10 TV shows.
What was Jake Kasdan's first movie?
The career of Jake Kasdan began with John Henry and the Statesmen ().
What is Jake Kasdan's most recent movie or series?
Jake Kasdan's most recent release is Red One, which premiered on October 31, 2024.
What TV shows has Jake Kasdan created or directed?
On television, Jake Kasdan has appeared in New Girl, Californication, Freaks and Geeks, Fresh Off the Boat.
Does Jake Kasdan have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Jake Kasdan's upcoming work includes: Jumanji: Open World (2026).
Jake Kasdan
1974-10-28 · Detroit, Michigan, USA
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 comedies 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 in action-comedies such as Red One (2024) and the Jumanji reboot trilogy (2017–26).