Jake Kasdan
🎂 Oct 28, 1974 (51)
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Jake Kasdan is a director born in Detroit, Michigan, USA. The film Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle is one of the titles that define their career. They also directed Jumanji: The Next Level and Bad Teacher. Across 28 years they have directed 12 films and 7 TV productions, working mainly across genres like comedy, fantasy, adventure.
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Jumanji: Open World
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2026
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Red One
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2024
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American Born Chinese
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2023–
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Doogie Kamealoha, M.D.
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2021–
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Jumanji: The Next Level
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2019
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Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle
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2017
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Speechless
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2016–
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Weird Loners
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2015–
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Sex Tape
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2014
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Jake Kasdan and where are they from?
Jake Kasdan is 51 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 12 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, Doogie Kamealoha, M.D..
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 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).