Jake Kasdan
Known for
Directing
Born
October 28, 1974 (age 51)
Birthplace
Detroit, Michigan, USA
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).
Best known work
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle
2017
Jumanji: The Next Level
2019
Bad Teacher
2011
Sex Tape
2014
Red One
2024
New Girl
2011
Californication
2007
Freaks and Geeks
1999
Silverado
1985
Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story
2007Filmography
TBA
John Henry and the StatesmenDirector
TBA
Untitled Jake Kasdan LEGO MovieDirector, Producer
TBA
Foster the SnowmanProducer
2026
Jumanji: Open WorldProducer, Director, Writer
2024
Red OneDirector, Producer
2023
2023
Prom PactExecutive Producer
2021
2019
Jumanji: The Next LevelDirector, Writer, Producer
2018
2017
Jumanji: Welcome to the JungleDirector, Executive Producer
2016
2015
2015
2014
Sex TapeDirector, Executive Producer
2012
2012
Friends with KidsProducer
2011
2011
Bad TeacherDirector, Executive Producer
2008
Shades of Rayas Director #3
2007
Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox StoryProducer, Screenplay, Director
2007
2007
The TV SetDirector, Writer, Producer
2002
Orange CountyDirector
2001