Jake Kasdan
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).
Personal Details
Also Known As
Movies (17)
Jumanji 3
Producer (Production)
2026
Red One
Director (Directing)
2024
Prom Pact
Executive Producer (Production)
2023
Jumanji: The Next Level
Director (Directing)
2019
Freaks and Geeks: The Documentary
as Self
2018
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle
Director (Directing)
2017
Sex Tape
Director (Directing)
2014
Friends with Kids
Producer (Production)
2012
Bad Teacher
Director (Directing)
2011
Shades of Ray
as Director #3
2008
Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story
Screenplay (Writing)
2007
The TV Set
Director (Directing)
2007
Orange County
Director (Directing)
2002
Zero Effect
Director (Directing)
1998
The Accidental Tourist
as Scott Canfield
1988
Silverado
as Stable Boy
1985
The Big Chill
as Autograph Seeker
1983
TV Shows (10)
American Born Chinese
Executive Producer (Production)
2023
Doogie Kamealoha, M.D.
Executive Producer (Production)
2021
Speechless
Executive Producer (Production)
2016
Weird Loners
Executive Producer (Production)
2015
Ben and Kate
Director (Directing)
2012
New Girl
Director (Directing)
2011
Californication
Director (Directing)
2007
Undeclared
Director (Directing)
2001
Grosse Pointe
Director (Directing)
2000
Freaks and Geeks
Director (Directing)
1999