Jake Kasdan

Directing·Oct 28, 1974·Detroit, Michigan, USA

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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 comedically-driven films 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, of which there are 4 to date; Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017), Jumanji: The Next Level (2019), Red One (2024), and the yet unreleased Jumanji 4 (2026).

Film	Credit
Jumanji: Open World2026 · Producer, Director, Writer	Producer, Director, Writer
Red One2024 · Director, Producer	Director, Producer
Jumanji: The Next Level2019 · Director, Producer, Writer	Director, Producer, Writer
Freaks and Geeks: The Documentary2018 · Self	Self
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle2017 · Director	Director
Sex Tape2014 · Director	Director
Friends with Kids2012 · Producer	Producer
Bad Teacher2011 · Director	Director
Shades of Ray2008 · Director #3	Director #3
Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story2007 · Director, Producer, Screenplay	Director, Producer, Screenplay
The TV Set2007 · Director, Writer, Producer	Director, Writer, Producer
Orange County2002 · Director	Director
Zero Effect1998 · Director, Producer, Writer	Director, Producer, Writer
The Accidental Tourist1988 · Scott Canfield	Scott Canfield
Silverado1985 · Stable Boy	Stable Boy
The Big Chill1983 · Autograph Seeker	Autograph Seeker
JJohn Henry and the StatesmenDirector	Director
UUntitled Jake Kasdan LEGO MovieDirector, Producer	Director, Producer
FFoster the SnowmanProducer	Producer