Biography
Jacob Kasdan (born October 28, 1974) is an American filmmaker and actor. He is best known for directing Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story (2007), Bad Teacher (2011), Sex Tape (2014), Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017), Jumanji: The Next Level (2019), and Red One (2024). Description above from the Wikipedia article Jake Kasdan, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Known For
Complete Filmography
Jumanji 4
2026
Producer
Sequel to Jumanji: The Next Level. Plot TBA
Red One
2024
Director, Producer
After Santa Claus (codename: Red One) is kidnapped, the North Pole's Head of Security must team up with the world's most infamous tracker in a globe-t...
Prom Pact
2023
Executive Producer
It's prom season, and high school senior Mandy and her best friend and fellow outsider Ben are surrounded by over-the-top "promposals." Mandy is only ...
Jumanji: The Next Level
2019
Director, Producer, Writer
As the gang return to Jumanji to rescue one of their own, they discover that nothing is as they expect. The players will have to brave parts unknown a...
Freaks and Geeks: The Documentary
2018
as Self
The creators and actors from the TV show 'Freaks and Geeks' share their untold stories and pivotal moments from the making of the series that only air...
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle
2017
Director, Executive Producer
Four teenagers in detention discover an old video game console with a game they’ve never heard of. When they decide to play, they are immediately suck...
Sex Tape
2014
Director, Executive Producer
When Jay and Annie first got together, their romantic connection was intense – but ten years and two kids later, the flame of their love needs a spark...
Friends with Kids
2012
Producer
In the wake of their friends' marriages and eventual offspring, longtime pals Julie and Jason decide to have a child together without becoming a coupl...
Bad Teacher
2011
Director, Executive Producer
A lazy, incompetent middle school teacher who hates her job and her students is forced to return to her job to make enough money for a boob job after ...
Shades of Ray
2008
as Director #3
American-born Ray Rehman comes home one night to find his Pakistani father on his doorstep. Ray's Caucasian mother threw him out. It's an awkward time...
Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story
2007
Director, Producer, Screenplay
Following a childhood tragedy, Dewey Cox follows a long and winding road to music stardom. Dewey perseveres through changing musical styles, an addict...
The TV Set
2007
Director, Writer, Producer
As a writer named Mike struggles to shepherd his semi-autobiographical sitcom into development, his vision is slowly eroded by a domineering network e...
Orange County
2002
Director
Shaun Brumder is a local surfer kid from Orange County who dreams of going to Stanford to become a writer and to get away from his dysfunctional famil...
Zero Effect
1998
Director, Producer, Writer
Daryl Zero is a private investigator and—along with his assistant, Steve Arlo—he solves impossible crimes and puzzles. Although Daryl's a master inves...
The Accidental Tourist
1988
as Scott Canfield
After the death of his son, travel writer Macon Leary seems to be sleep walking through life. Macon's wife is having similar problems. They separate, ...
Silverado
1985
as Stable Boy
Four unwitting heroes cross paths on their journey to the sleepy town of Silverado. Little do they know the town where their family and friends reside...
The Big Chill
1983
as Autograph Seeker
Seven old college friends gather for a weekend reunion after the funeral of one of their own.
John Henry and the Statesmen
N/A
Director
The legend of John Henry dates back to the late 19th century, and is a classic story of man versus machine. He was a steel-driver working on a railroa...
Untitled Jake Kasdan LEGO Movie
N/A
Director, Producer
Foster the Snowman
N/A
Producer
A childless couple take an accelerated journey through every parenting milestone when they’re forced to adopt an adorable snowman, whose whole magical...