Jake Kasdan
- Known for
- Directing
- Born
- October 28, 1974
- Birthplace
- 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).
Filmography
- Foster the Snowman
Foster the Snowman TBA
Producer
- Untitled Jake Kasdan LEGO Movie
Untitled Jake Kasdan LEGO Movie TBA
Director, Producer
- John Henry and the Statesmen
John Henry and the Statesmen TBA
Director
Jumanji: Open World 2026
Producer, Director, Writer
Red One 2024
Director, Producer
Prom Pact 2023
Executive Producer
Jumanji: The Next Level 2019
Director, Producer, Writer
Freaks and Geeks: The Documentary 2018
as Self
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle 2017
Director, Executive Producer
Sex Tape 2014
Director, Executive Producer
Friends with Kids 2012
Producer
Bad Teacher 2011
Director, Executive Producer
Shades of Ray 2008
as Director #3
Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story 2007
Screenplay, Director, Producer
The TV Set 2007
Director, Writer, Producer
Orange County 2002
Director
Zero Effect 1998
Director, Producer, Writer
The Accidental Tourist 1988
as Scott Canfield
Silverado 1985
as Stable Boy
The Big Chill 1983
as Autograph Seeker
Credits from TMDB.