Jonathan Daniel “Jon” Hamm is an actor, director, and producer popularly known for essaying the role of the advertising executive Don Draper in the award-winning drama series Mad Men (2007 – 2015). Hamm received 10 awards for his role during the seven seasons of the show that was one of the most acclaimed TV series on American television. He has also appeared in several Hollywood films and his first lead role came with the 2010 movie Stolen.
Jon Hamm Biography
| Real Name | Jonathan Daniel Hamm |
| Mononym (Nick Name) | Jon Hamm |
| Male/Female | Male |
| Profession | American actor |
| Nationality | American |
| Born In | St. Louis, Missouri, United States |
| Birth Day | 10-Mar-71 |
| Age as in 2022 | 51 years old |
| Heights | 1.86 m |
| Heights in Feet | 6 feet and 1 inches |
| Height(s) cm | 186 cm |
| Weight | 92 kg |
| Weight(s) in pound | 202 pounds |
| Dating History | Yes (Jennifer Westfeldt (19972015) |
| Marital Condition | Single |
Jon Hamm Net Worth
| Net Worth: | $45 Million |
| Salary: | $275 Thousand Per Episode |
| Date of Birth: | Mar 10, 1971 (51 years old) |
| Gender: | Male |
| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Profession: | Actor, Television producer, Television Director, Film director, Voice Actor, Comedian |
| Nationality: | United States of America |
Early Life
Jonathan Daniel Hamm was born on March 10th of 1971 in St. Louis, Missouri. When Jon Hamm was just two years old, his parents divorced. Jon Hamm lived with his mother until she passed away when he was only ten. Following this tragedy, Jon Hamm moved to Normandy, Missouri to live with his father and his grandmother.
Jon Hamm became involved in acting as early as the first grade, although by high school he still viewed it as a pastime rather than a legitimate future career path. During this time, Hamm became a member of the football, baseball, and swim teams. Not long after Jon Hamm graduated from high school, his father passed away. Jon Hamm attended the University of Texas and faced criminal charges after a hazing incident in a fraternity. Hamm then transferred to the University of Missouri. During his time at this institution, he joined a theater company and booked roles in plays such as A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Assassins.
Personal Life
Jon Hamm began an 18-year relationship with actress and screenwriter Jennifer Westfeldt in 1997 They broke up in 2015. In Mad Men, the character of Don Draper smokes constantly. Jon Hamm smoked herbal cigarettes in these scenes, as he had quit smoking previously at the age of 24. In 2015, Hamm received treatment for alcoholism.
Jon Hamm Marital Status and Affairs
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Real Estate
In 2013, Jon Hamm and Jennifer Westfeldt purchased a 1,000 square foot penthouse in the Upper West Side of Manhattan for $2.45 million. After the couple split up, the penthouse went through extensive renovations before being rented out for almost $15,000 per month in 2017. In 2017, Hamm also spent $3.375 on an impressive four-bedroom house in Los Feliz, Los Angeles.
Career
Jon Hamm graduated from the University of Missouri in 1993 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and started teaching acting at his old high school. After two years, he decided that he wanted a more substantial career and relocated to Los Angeles in an effort to become a professional actor.
Jon Hamm did not have an easy start in Los Angeles. He drove to the city with just $150 and a car to his name. After moving in with a house filled with other aspiring actors, Hamm worked as a waiter while auditioning for various roles. After three years, he had failed to book a single role and was released by his agency. He continued to work as a waiter, and at a certain point he set a new goal: become an established actor by the age of 30 or quit and go home.
Not long after making this promise to himself, Jon Hamm started booking roles. In the year 2000, Hamm appeared in NBC’s Providence in a guest appearance that grew into a 19-episode recurring role. This led to his first film role in Space Cowboys. By 2001, Hamm was booking major roles in films such as Kissing Jessica Stein and We Were Soldiers. During this period, he continued to appear in television series such as The Division, CSI: Miami, Numb3rs, and The Sarah Silverman Program.