Jake Kasdan
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 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).
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Movies (17)
Jumanji: Open World2026Directing
Red One2024Directing
Jumanji: The Next Level2019Directing
Freaks and Geeks: The Documentary2018Self
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle2017Directing
Sex Tape2014Directing
Bad Teacher2011Directing
Shades of Ray2008Director #3
Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story2007Directing
The TV Set2007Directing
Orange County2002Directing
Zero Effect1998Directing
The Accidental Tourist1988Scott Canfield
Silverado1985Stable Boy
The Big Chill1983Autograph Seeker- John Henry and the StatesmenDirecting
- Untitled Jake Kasdan LEGO MovieDirecting
Shows (7)
Weird Loners2015Directing
Ben and Kate2012Directing
New Girl2011Directing
Californication2007Directing
Undeclared2001Directing
Grosse Pointe2000Directing
Freaks and Geeks1999Directing