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6->''"I came in the Series/DawsonsCreek era; it was all about [[DawsonCasting tiny guys who looked like teenagers]], and I haven't looked like a teenager ever. [[YoungerThanTheyLook So I was, like, auditioning to be their dads.]] At 25."''
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8Jonathan Daniel "Jon" Hamm (born March 10, 1971 in UsefulNotes/StLouis) is an American actor best known for his role as Don Draper on ''Series/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 ''Film/{{Bridesmaids}}'', as well as three ''Series/SaturdayNightLive'' hosting stints (in seasons 34, 35, and 36). Additionally, he's appeared in more dramatic roles recently, including ''Film/TheDayTheEarthStoodStill2008'', ''Film/ASingleMan'', and a critically acclaimed turn in ''Film/TheTown''. He also starred in ''Series/AYoungDoctorsNotebook'' as an older Creator/DanielRadcliffe.
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10Fun 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'' (in which he appeared), and Beau Willimon, writer of ''Film/TheIdesOfMarch'' and creator of the American version of ''Series/{{House of Cards|US}}''.
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13!! He has appeared in:
14* ''Series/AllyMcBeal'' (1997) as Guy at Bar (1 episode)
15* ''Film/SpaceCowboys'' (2000) as Young Pilot #2
16* ''Series/TheTroubleWithNormal'' (2000) as Jackson
17* ''Series/{{Providence}}'' (2000 -- 2001) as Burt Ridley
18* ''Film/KissingJessicaStein'' (2001) as Charles
19* ''Film/WeWereSoldiers'' (2002) as Capt. Matt Dillon
20* ''[[Series/TheDivision2001 The Division]]'' (2002 -- 2004) as The Division
21* ''Series/CSIMiami'' (2005) as Dr. Brent Kessler (2 episodes)
22* ''Series/PointPleasant'' (2005) as Dr. George Forrester (2 episodes)
23* ''Series/{{Charmed|1998}}'' (2005) as Jack Brody (1 episode)
24* ''Series/Numb3rs'' (2006) as Richard Clast (1 episode)
25* ''Series/TheUnit'' (2006 -- 2007) as Wilson James
26* ''Series/WhatAboutBrian'' (2006 -- 2007) as Richard Povich
27* ''Series/MadMen'' (2007 -- 2015) as Don Draper
28* ''Film/{{The Day the Earth Stood Still|2008}}'' (2008) as Dr. Michael Granier
29* ''Series/SaturdayNightLive'' (2008 -- present) {{as himself}} / various roles
30* ''Film/ASingleMan'' (2009) as Hank Ackerley
31* ''Series/ThirtyRock'' (2009 -- 2012) as Dr. Drew Baird / Abner / David Brinkley
32* ''WesternAnimation/ShrekForeverAfter'' (2010) as Brogan (voice)
33* ''Film/TheATeam'' (2010) as Agent Lynch
34* ''Film/TheTown'' (2010) as Adam Frawley
35* ''Film/SuckerPunch'' (2011) as High Roller / Doctor
36* ''Film/{{Bridesmaids}}'' (2011) as Ted
37* ''Series/TheIncreasinglyPoorDecisionsOfToddMargaret'' (2012) {{as himself}}
38* ''Film/FriendsWithKids'' (2012) as Ben
39* ''Series/TheGreatestEventInTelevisionHistory'' (2012 -- 2013) as Rick Simon / Ghost of Jon Hamm
40* ''Series/AYoungDoctorsNotebook'' (2012 -- 2013) as older Dr. Vladimir Bomgard
41* ''WesternAnimation/{{Archer}}'' (2013) as Captain Murphy (voice)
42* ''Film/TheCongress'' (2013) as Dylan Truliner (voice)
43* ''Film/ClearHistory'' (2013) as Will Haney
44* ''Series/WebTherapy'' (2014) as Jeb Masters
45* ''Series/ParksAndRecreation'' (2014 -- 2015) as Ed
46* ''Film/MillionDollarArm'' (2014) as J. B. Bernstein
47* ''Series/BlackMirror: [[Recap/BlackMirrorWhiteChristmas White Christmas]]'' (2014) as Matt Trent
48* ''Series/UnbreakableKimmySchmidt'' (2015 -- 2017) as Reverend Richard Wayne Gary Wayne
49* ''Film/AbsolutelyFabulous'' (2015) {{as himself}}
50* ''Film/SevenDaysInHell'' (2015) as TheNarrator (voice)
51* ''Series/WetHotAmericanSummerFirstDayOfCamp'' (2015) as Falcon
52* ''Film/KeepingUpWithTheJoneses'' (2016) as Tim Jones
53* ''Theatre/MarjoriePrime'' (2017) as Walter
54* ''Film/BabyDriver'' (2017) as Buddy
55* ''Film/TourDePharmacy'' (2017) as The Narrator (voice)
56* ''Film/{{Tag}}'' (2018) as Bob
57* ''Film/BadTimesAtTheElRoyale'' (2018) as Laramie Seymour Sullivan
58* ''Series/{{Legion|2017}}'' (2018) as The Narrator (voice)
59* ''Series/RandomActsOfFlyness'' (2018) {{as himself}}
60* ''Series/{{Good Omens|2019}}'' (2019) as ArchangelGabriel
61* ''Film/LucyInTheSky'' (2019) as Mark Goodwin
62* ''Film/TheReport'' (2019) as Dennis [=McDonough=]
63* ''Film/RichardJewell'' (2019) as Tom Shaw
64* ''Series/HomeMovieThePrincessBride'' (2020) as Westley
65* ''Series/CurbYourEnthusiasm'' (2020 -- 2021) {{as himself}}
66* ''[[WesternAnimation/MODOK2021 M.O.D.O.K.]]'' (2021) as [[ComicBook/IronMan Tony Stark/Iron Man]]
67* ''Film/NoSuddenMove'' (2021) as Detective Joe Finney
68* ''Film/TopGunMaverick'' (2022) as Vice Admiral Beau "Cyclone" Simpson
69* ''Film/ConfessFletch'' (2022) as Fletch
70* ''Series/FargoSeasonFive'' (2023) as Roy Tillman
71* ''Film/{{Mean Girls|2024}}'' (2024) as Coach Carr
72* ''WesternAnimation/{{Grimsburg}}'' (2024) as Det. Marvin Flute
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74!! Tropes related to Mr Hamm's career:
75* AffablyEvil: Whenever he plays a villain they're usually this, like Buddy in ''Film/BabyDriver'' or FauxAffablyEvil as seen in ''Series/BlackMirror''.
76* AsHimself: He appeared as himself in two installments of Creator/AdultSwim's ''Series/TheGreatestEventInTelevisionHistory'', quite a feat considering [[spoiler:he dies in the first one]]. He also appears in an episode of ''Series/ToastOfLondon'', where much is made about his "charismaaa".
77* AwesomeDearBoy: He signed on to ''Top Gun: Maverick'' without even reading the script. He was ''that'' excited to be a part of it.
78* TheCameo:
79** In ''Film/ASingleMan'' he is the man who makes the phone call regarding Jim's death. A very fitting cameo given the similarities in production values and setting between this work and ''Mad Men'' (Dan Bishop is behind both as production designer).
80** He appears in the ''WesternAnimation/AmericanDad'' episode "Can I Be Frank (With You)", wherein he gives a closing message about [[spoiler:how domestic violence is none 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.]]
81** These have gotten so popular people are referring to them as Hammeos.
82* TheCharmer: Many of his characters fit a certain mold of being handsome, charismatic tall guys with a certain level of amorality, which can be played for drama (''Mad Men'', ''Black Mirror'') or comedy (''Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt'', ''Good Omens'').
83* ClosetGeek: Many comedy writers and actors have stated that Hamm is a ''big'' comedy geek and constantly quotes lines from ''Series/TheKidsInTheHall'' and ''Film/AnchormanTheLegendOfRonBurgundy''. His podcast appearances of late have revealed that Mr. Hamm is definitely out of the closet and is simply the handsomest geek of all.
84* LeslieNielsenSyndrome: His first SNL hosting gig was a pleasant surprise, since everyone just assumed he'd be another dramatic actor who'd generally play the straight role in sketches and let the cast do the heavy lifting. Instead he showed almost perfect comic timing, and even did two solo sketches, almost unheard-of for a first time host. Since then, comedy has become a big part of his acting résumé.
85* 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 ''Series/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.
86* PromotedFanboy: He cites ''Literature/GoodOmens'' as the first book he ever read voluntarily (i.e. not for school) and the one that got him into reading, so naturally he was delighted to accept the beefed-up role of the Archangel Gabriel for [[Series/GoodOmens2019 the TV adaptation]].
87* PunnyName: Many puns have been based on his last name.
88** He even did an ''[=SNL=]'' sketch hawking "Jon Hamm's John Ham, the ham you can eat in the bathroom."
89** Mentions in ''Travel Man'' that he was born in the year of the pig. "Hamm, get it?"
90* StarMakingRole: Don Draper put him on everybody's radar, and in the cover of plenty of magazines about fashion, style and general handsomeness.
91* TallDarkAndHandsome: Hamm stands at 6'1" and is square-jawed and dark-haired, traits that carry over to his characters (from the epitome of 50s masculinity Don Draper to the intimidating but [[EvenEvilHasLovedOnes loving villain]] "Buddy"). PlayedWith in ''Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt'', where Rev. Wayne is supposed to be a scary cult leader but turns out to be pretty pathetic... but he can still talk his way out of any situation due to his good looks and preternatural charm.

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