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Jake Kasdan

Jake Kasdan

Director & actor · born 28 October 1974 · 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).

Where to start: Red One (2024).

As director 12

As actor 5

TV shows 10

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Jake Kasdan movie?

By viewer score, Red One (2024) at 6.9/10.

What are Jake Kasdan’s most popular movies?

Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, Jumanji: The Next Level, Bad Teacher.

How many movies has Jake Kasdan made?

17 films on TMDB, 12 as director, 5 as actor.

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