Jake Kasdan

Born: 1974-10-28 in Detroit, Michigan, USA

Known For: Directing

Biography

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

2026

Jumanji: Open World ... (Producer)

2024

Red One ... (Director)

2023

American Born Chinese ... (Executive Producer)
Prom Pact ... (Executive Producer)

2021

Doogie Kamealoha, M.D. ... (Executive Producer)

2016

Speechless ... (Executive Producer)

2015

Weird Loners ... (Executive Producer)

2014

Sex Tape ... (Director)

2012

Ben and Kate ... (Director)
Friends with Kids ... (Producer)

2011

New Girl ... (Director)
Bad Teacher ... (Director)

2008

Shades of Ray as Director #3

2007

Californication ... (Director)
Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story ... (Producer)
The TV Set ... (Director)

2002

Orange County ... (Director)

2001

Undeclared ... (Director)

2000

Grosse Pointe ... (Director)

1999

Freaks and Geeks ... (Director)

1998

Zero Effect ... (Director)

1988

The Accidental Tourist as Scott Canfield

1985

Silverado as Stable Boy

1983

The Big Chill as Autograph Seeker