Jake Kasdan
Directing
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).
Notable Works
Prominent titles featuring Jake Kasdan
Filmography
Acting (5)
2018
6.8
2008
Shades of Rayas Director #3
6.6
1988
The Accidental Touristas Scott Canfield
6.3
1985
Silveradoas Stable Boy
6.9
1983
The Big Chillas Autograph Seeker
6.8
Production & Directing (30)
2026
Jumanji: Open WorldProducer
2026
Jumanji: Open WorldDirector
2026
Jumanji: Open WorldWriter
2024
Red OneDirector
7.0
2024
Red OneProducer
7.0
2023
Prom PactExecutive Producer
7.2
2019
Jumanji: The Next LevelDirector
6.9
2019
Jumanji: The Next LevelProducer
6.9
2019
Jumanji: The Next LevelWriter
6.9
2017
Jumanji: Welcome to the JungleDirector
6.8
2017
Jumanji: Welcome to the JungleExecutive Producer
6.8
2014
Sex TapeDirector
5.4
2014
Sex TapeExecutive Producer
5.4
2012
Friends with KidsProducer
5.9
2011
Bad TeacherDirector
5.6
2011
Bad TeacherExecutive Producer
5.6
2007
Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox StoryDirector
6.6
2007
Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox StoryProducer
6.6
2007
Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox StoryScreenplay
6.6
2007
The TV SetDirector
6.1
2007
The TV SetWriter
6.1
2007
The TV SetProducer
6.1
2002
Orange CountyDirector
6.0
1998
Zero EffectDirector
6.3
1998
Zero EffectProducer
6.3
1998
Zero EffectWriter
6.3
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John Henry and the StatesmenDirector
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Untitled Jake Kasdan LEGO MovieDirector
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Untitled Jake Kasdan LEGO MovieProducer
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Foster the SnowmanProducer