Jon Hamm is an American actor best known for his portrayal of advertising executive Don Draper in AMC’s critically acclaimed television drama series Mad Men.
Jonathan Daniel Hamm was born on March 10, 1971, in St. Louis, Missouri. His father, Dan Hamm, operated a longstanding family-owned trucking company. Jon grew up with two half-sisters from his father's previous marriage. His early years were marked by family difficulties, including the divorce of his parents when he was an infant and the eventual decline of the family business.
Hamm found stability and inspiration during his time at John Burroughs School, a private preparatory academy in suburban St. Louis. There, he developed confidence and discipline, particularly through his involvement in athletics. His engagement in sports and extracurricular activities provided a much-needed outlet from challenges at home.
After earning a degree in English from the University of Missouri, Hamm moved to Los Angeles in the mid-1990s to pursue a career in acting. Like many aspiring performers, his early years were filled with challenges. He worked as a waiter while auditioning and slowly began landing roles in television series such as Providence, The Division, What About Brian, and Related. Although these roles built his résumé, none brought him widespread recognition.
Hamm’s breakthrough came in 2007 when he was cast as Don Draper in AMC’s period drama Mad Men. His performance as the enigmatic and complex Madison Avenue advertising executive earned him critical acclaim and widespread popularity. The role not only catapulted his career but also cemented his status as one of television’s most compelling leading men.
| Birth Date: | 10 Mar, 1971 |
| Age: | 49 yrs |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | St. Louis |
| Education: | University of Missouri University of Texas at Austin |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | Actor |
| Net Worth 2021: | 40 million |
