Jake Kasdan

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 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).

Career Overview

Jake Kasdan has 41 screen credits in a career dating back to 1983. Their work is anchored in the Jumanji universe with 3 titles. Signature works include Red One, Jumanji: The Next Level, Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For: Directing
Gender: male
Known Credits: 41
Birth Date: 1974-10-28 00:00:00
Birth Place: Detroit, Michigan, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Jumanji (3 titles)

Frequent Collaborators

Dwayne Johnson (4 collaborations)
Jack Black (4 collaborations)
Kevin Hart (3 collaborations)
Karen Gillan (3 collaborations)
Nick Jonas (3 collaborations)
Alex Wolff (3 collaborations)
Morgan Turner (3 collaborations)
Madison Iseman (3 collaborations)
Ser'Darius Blain (3 collaborations)
Rhys Darby (3 collaborations)

Credits

production (16 credits)
- Jumanji: Open World
  
  producer
  
  production
  
  2026
- Foster the Snowman
  
  producer
  
  production
  
  2026
- Untitled Jake Kasdan LEGO Movie
  
  producer
  
  production
  
  2026
- Red One
  
  producer
  
  production
  
  2024
- Prom Pact
  
  executive producer
  
  production
  
  2023
- Jumanji: The Next Level
  
  producer
  
  production
  
  2019
- Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle
  
  executive producer
  
  production
  
  2017
- Speechless
  
  - N-O– NOMINEE (2018) ... executive producer production
  
  - ONE A-N-- ANGRY M-- MAYA (2018) ... executive producer production
  
  - A-C-- ACTION (2018) ... executive producer production
  
  - U-N– UNFORGETTABLE P-A– PAIN (2018) ... executive producer production
  
  - E-I-- EIGHTEEN (2018) ... executive producer production
  
  2016
- Sex Tape
  
  executive producer
  
  production
  
  2014
- Friends with Kids
  
  producer
  
  production
  
  2012
- New Girl
  
  executive producer
  
  production
  
  - Engram Pattersky (2018) ... executive producer production
  
  - The Curse of the Pirate Bride (2018) ... executive producer production
  
  - Mario (2018) ... executive producer production
  
  - Godparents (2018) ... executive producer production
  
  - Where the Road Goes (2018) ... executive producer production
  
  2011
- Bad Teacher
  
  executive producer
  
  production
  
  2011
- Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story
  
  producer
  
  production
  
  2007
- The TV Set
  
  producer
  
  production
  
  2007
- Freaks and Geeks
  
  - Noshing and Moshing (2000) ... consulting producer production
  
  - Dead Dogs and Gym Teachers (2000) ... consulting producer production
  
  - Kim Kelly Is My Friend (2000) ... consulting producer production
  
  - Discos and Dragons (2000) ... consulting producer production
  
  - The Little Things (2000) ... consulting producer production
  
  1999
- Zero Effect
  
  producer
  
  production
  
  1998
writing (5 credits)
- Jumanji: Open World
  
  writer
  
  writing
  
  2026
- Jumanji: The Next Level
  
  writer
  
  writing
  
  2019
- Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story
  
  screenplay
  
  writing
  
  2007
- The TV Set
  
  writer
  
  writing
  
  2007
- Zero Effect
  
  writer
  
  writing
  
  1998
directing (15 credits)
- Jumanji: Open World
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  2026
- John Henry and the Statesmen
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  2026
- Untitled Jake Kasdan LEGO Movie
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  2026
- Red One
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  2024
- Jumanji: The Next Level
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  2019
- Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  2017
- Sex Tape
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  2014
- Bad Teacher
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  2011
- New Girl
  
  - Elaine's Big Day (2013) ... director directing
  
  - Chicago (2013) ... director directing
  
  - A Father's Love (2013) ... director directing
  
  - Jess and Julia (2012) ... director directing
  
  - Naked (2011) ... director directing
  
  2011
- Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  2007
- The TV Set
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  2007
- Californication
  
  - In a Lonely Place (2008) ... director directing
  
  2007
- Orange County
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  2002
- Freaks and Geeks
  
  - Noshing and Moshing (2000) ... director directing
  
  - The Little Things (2000) ... director directing
  
  - Smooching and Mooching (2000) ... director directing
  
  - Beers and Weirs (1999) ... director directing
  
  - Pilot (1999) ... director directing
  
  1999
- Zero Effect
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  1998
actors (5 credits)
- Freaks and Geeks: The Documentary
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2018
- Shades of Ray
  Director #3
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2008
- The Accidental Tourist
  Scott Canfield
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1988
- Silverado
  Stable Boy
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1985
- The Big Chill
  Autograph Seeker
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1983