Jake Kasdan

About

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).

Known for

New GirlSeries • 2011CalifornicationSeries • 2007Fresh Off the BoatSeries • 2015Red OneMovie • 2024Jumanji: Welcome to the JungleMovie • 2017SpeechlessSeries • 2016Jumanji: The Next LevelMovie • 2019Freaks and GeeksSeries • 1999Doogie Kamealoha, M.D.Series • 2021Sex TapeMovie • 2014American Born ChineseSeries • 2023Jumanji: Open WorldMovie • 2026Prom PactMovie • 2023UndeclaredSeries • 2001Bad TeacherMovie • 2011Friends with KidsMovie • 2012The Big ChillMovie • 1983Orange CountyMovie • 2002Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox StoryMovie • 2007Ben and KateSeries • 2012Weird LonersSeries • 2015The Accidental TouristMovie • 1988SilveradoMovie • 1985Zero EffectMovie • 1998