Jon Hamm
Jonathan Daniel “Jon” Hamm (born March 10, 1971) is an American actor whose work has been primarily in television roles. For much of the mid-1990s, he lived in Los Angeles as a struggling, unemployed actor. He appeared in multiple television series roles, including Providence, The Division, What About Brian, and Related. In 2000 he made his feature film debut in Clint Eastwood’s space adventure Space Cowboys. The following year, Hamm appeared in the independent comedy Kissing Jessica Stein (2001) in a supporting role.
Hamm gained worldwide recognition for playing advertising executive Don Draper in AMC’s drama series Mad Men, which premiered in July 2007. His performance earned him a Golden Globe Award in the category for Best Actor in a Drama Series in 2008. Aside from appearing in Mad Men, he was featured in the 2008 science fiction remake The Day the Earth Stood Still and had his first leading role in the independent thriller Stolen (2010).
Trivia:
Became interested in acting in the first grade, when he was handpicked to play Winnie the Pooh. Received a scholarship to study acting at the University of Missouri.
Worked as a day care teacher during college, and before moving to Hollywood, was a high school teacher.
Is an avid golfer, as well as a big football fan.
Role models are Jeff Bridges, Sam Elliot and Greg Kinnear.
His mother died when he was 10; his father followed 10 years later.
Long-term partner is Jennifer Westfeldt, the actress and co-writer of Kissing Jessica Stein (2001). They live in Los Angeles.
Went to high school (John Burroughs School in St. Louis) with Sarah Clarke.
Taught drama at John Burroughs High School in St. Louis, Missouri.
Very close friends with Paul Rudd.