History Creator / JonHamm

* ClosetGeek: Many comedy writers and actors have stated that Hamm is a ''big'' comedy geek and constantly quotes lines from ''KidsInTheHall'' and ''{{Anchorman}}''.

'''Jonathan Daniel "Jon" Hamm''' (born 1971 in UsefulNotes/StLouis) is an American actor best known for his role as Don Draper on ''MadMen''. Since the show's premiere in 2007, he's gained additional exposure as a comic actor with roles in ''[[Series/ThirtyRock 30 Rock]]'' and the Kristen Wiig film ''{{Bridesmaids}}'', as well as three ''SaturdayNightLive'' hosting stints (in seasons 34, 35, and 36. He has cameoed in between, particularly in the LindsayLohan/Jack White episode, where he appeared as a back-up host should Lohan go back to her diva, drug-addicted ways and be unable or unwilling to host). Additionally, he's appeared in more dramatic roles recently, including the remake of ''Film/TheDayTheEarthStoodStill2008'', the film based on ''Literature/{{Howl}}'', and a critically acclaimed turn in ''[[Film/TheTown The Town]]''.

* NonIndicativeName: Despite [[LargeHam his name]], his performances are usually very intense and understated and many of his characters are extremely level-headed and stoic. He's also a very skilled DeadpanSnarker when he goes for laughs. His time on ''SaturdayNightLive,'' especially his turn in a live action ''Ambiguously Gay Duo'' skit, show that he's more than capable of busting out the ham if he chooses, and he's simply holding out on us.

-->''"I came in the DawsonsCreek era; it was all about tiny guys who looked like teenagers, and I haven't looked like a teenager ever. So I was, like, auditioning to be their dads. At 25."''

** He also appeared on a charity bowling game on NerdistPodcast.

* {{Aesop}}: he often espouses things about wanting "freedom" and "Freedom from fear". See The High Roller and Don Draper.

Fun fact: Hamm taught drama at his old high school, the John Burroughs School in St. Louis, for several years in the 1990s, and two of his former students are notable in their own right: Creator/EllieKemper, who played Erin in ''Series/{{The Office|US}}'' and stars in ''Series/UnbreakableKimmySchmidt'', and Beau Willimon, writer of ''Film/TheIdesOfMarch'' and creator of the American version of ''Series/{{House of Cards|US}}''.

Fun fact: Hamm taught drama at his old high school, the John Burroughs School in St. Louis, for several years in the 1990s, and two of his former students are notable in their own right: Ellie Kemper, who played Erin in ''Series/{{The Office|US}}'' and stars in ''Series/UnbreakableKimmySchmidt'', and Beau Willimon, writer of ''Film/TheIdesOfMarch'' and creator of the American version of ''Series/{{House of Cards|US}}''.

Fun fact: Hamm taught drama at his old high school, the John Burroughs School in St. Louis, for several years in the 1990s, and two of his former students are notable in their own right: Ellie Kemper, who played Erin in ''[[Series/TheOfficeUS The Office]]'', and Beau Willimon, writer of ''Film/TheIdesOfMarch'' and creator of the American version of ''[[Series/HouseOfCardsUS House of Cards]]''.

'''Jonathan Daniel "Jon" Hamm''' (born 1971 in UsefulNotes/StLouis) is an American actor best known for his role as Don Draper on ''MadMen''. Since the show's premiere in 2007, he's gained additional exposure as a comic actor with roles in ''[[Series/ThirtyRock 30 Rock]]'' and the Kristen Wiig film ''{{Bridesmaids}}'', as well as three ''SaturdayNightLive'' hosting stints (in seasons 34, 35, and 36. He has cameoed in between, particularly in the LindsayLohan/Jack White episode, where he appeared as a back-up host should Lohan go back to her diva, drug-addicted ways and be unable or unwilling to host). Additionally, he's appeared in more dramatic roles recently, including the remake of ''Film/TheDayTheEarthStoodStill2008'', the film based on ''{{Howl}}'', and a critically acclaimed turn in ''[[Film/TheTown The Town]]''.

* EstrogenBrigadeBait

** To quote either Jenna or Liz from ''Series/ThirtyRock'': "He looks like a cartoon prince!"

->''Jon Hamm looks like what every Republican ''thinks'' they look like.''
-->-- '''SethMeyers'''

* AsHimself: He appeared as himself in two installments of AdultSwim's ''Series/TheGreatestEventInTelevisionHistory'', quite a feat considering he [[spoiler: dies]] in the first one.

** He also appears in the ''WesternAnimation/AmericanDad'' episode "Can I Be Frank (With You)", wherein he gives a closing [[AnAesop message]] about [[spoiler:how domestic violence is non of your business, and, regardless of what you think you see, you should just keep your eyes down, keep walking, and refrain from trying to be a hero.]]

** Don Draper is a narcissistic womanizer who only cares about living his life his own way.
** Agent Frawley is an obsessive and selfish cop who would do anything to take down Doug [=MacRay=] and his gang of bank robbers.
** Ted from ''Bridesmaids'' is arguably the worst of the bunch, given his arrogant and selfish nature. Unlike Don or Frawley, he has no redeeming features.

* OneOfUs: He's a big ''Simpsons'' fan.

Fun fact: Hamm taught drama at his old high school, the John Burroughs School in St. Louis, for several years in the 1990s, and two of his former students are notable in their own right: Ellie Kemper, who played Erin in ''[[Series/TheOfficeUS The Office]]'', and Beau Willimon, writer of ''Film/TheIdesOfMarch'' and creator of the American version of ''[[Series/HouseOfCardsUS House of Cards]]''

* RealLife/MeanCharacterNiceActor: Don Draper, while layered, is a bit of a colossal asshole. Jon Hamm is a colossal goofball.

'''Jonathan Daniel "Jon" Hamm''' (born 1971) is an American actor best known for his role as Don Draper on ''MadMen''. Since the show's premiere in 2007, he's gained additional exposure as a comic actor with roles in ''[[Series/ThirtyRock 30 Rock]]'' and the Kristen Wiig film ''{{Bridesmaids}}'', as well as three ''SaturdayNightLive'' hosting stints (in seasons 34, 35, and 36. He has cameoed in between, particularly in the LindsayLohan/Jack White episode, where he appeared as a back-up host should Lohan go back to her diva, drug-addicted ways and be unable or unwilling to host). Additionally, he's appeared in more dramatic roles recently, including the remake of ''Film/TheDayTheEarthStoodStill2008'', the film based on ''{{Howl}}'', and a critically acclaimed turn in ''[[Film/TheTown The Town]]''.

* BigNameFan: He's a big fan of the [[NationalHockeyLeague St. Louis Blues]].

* RealLife/MeanCharacterNiceActor: Don Draper, while layered, is a bit of a colossal asshole. Jon Hamm is a colossal goofball.

* OneOfUs: He's a big ''Simpsons'' fan.

* RealLife/MeanCharacterNiceActor

* AsHimself: He appeared as himself in two installments of AdultSwim's ''TheGreatestEventInTelevisionHistory'', quite a feat considering he [[spoiler: dies]] in the first one.

-->You're probably all too young to watch ''Mad Men'' ...so uh... I dunno... enjoy Literature/TheHungerGames.

* {{Bromance}}: He and PaulRudd have been very close friends since college.

* MeanCharacterNiceActor