Jon Hamm has made a reputation for himself as a suave leading man with classically handsome features, however he nonetheless has a few surprises up his sleeve. After nearly a decade of taking part in the iconic Don Draper on Mad Men, Hamm has popped up in some not going places.
A former performing instructor, Hamm took somewhat the gamble when he moved to Hollywood to make his goals of stardom come true...but it did repay. Since then, he's been very adventurous in the case of choosing his roles. He has stated that he doesn't wish to play roles too similar to Don Draper once more - he is strengthened that opinion in the course of the roles he has taken since Mad Men ended.
Whether it's appearing off his comedy chops, tackling dramatic portions or showcasing his love for hockey, Hamm has stored himself really busy. Let's check out what Mr. Hamm has been as much as since the ending of Mad Men.
15 He's A Staple On SNL
He's hosted and appeared in a large number of sketches since 2008. The charming leading guy has proven that he can grasp comic strip comedy. He's now not a type of actors who is only just right in dramatic, serious roles. He's played some hilarious characters on SNL during his scheduled and wonder visits.
14 He Had A Mini-Reunion With His On-Screen Daughter
Hamm revealed that he’s by no means too busy for his former daughter, Sally Draper. Actress Kieran Shipka held a 20th birthday bash and posed for a photo booth snap with her former father. She added the best caption, "Dad showed up!!!".
She is these days starring in the Netflix sequence, The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina.
13 He Narrated A Sports Documentary
The St. Louis native is an avid sports activities fan, and his best team needs to be the St. Louis Blues ice hockey staff, which is almost certainly why he was once tapped to narrate the special All-Star Game All-Access mini-documentary, which used to be produced via the NHL.
The 45-minute featurette lined The All-Star NHL Weekend in 2020. He has also seemed at numerous NHL occasions and even did an interview with the "great one" himself, Wayne Gretzky.
12 He's Taking On An Iconic Film Sequel
The stunning main man will pass toe to toe with another global main guy, Tom Cruise, as he acts opposite Cruise in the film sequel, Top Gun: Maverick, which will hit theaters this summer.
When requested if he felt pressure when it got here to starring with Cruise in a sequel that's been expected for 30 years, Hamm stated, "Oh God, no. No pressure. If there's any pressure, it's on Tom...But he seems to handle that pretty well. It was a phenomenal experience working with Tom."
11 He Stole The Show On The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
The Netflix comedy sequence had Jon step clear of his typical characters to play the bumbling however handsome cult chief, The Reverend Richard, who kidnaps Kimmy and reasons her to fail to notice most of her adult life whilst being trapped in a bunker.
The display started in 2015, whilst Mad Men was nonetheless fresh in everyone's minds, so it used to be particularly fun to peer Hamm in a wholly different light.
10 He Appeared In The Report
In the Amazon original film, The Report, Hamm was once tasked with portraying Denis McDonough, an actual one that served underneath President Obama. The movie depicts the Senate investigation into the CIA’s torture program after the 9/11 terror assaults. Definitely not the lightest of fares, but a sturdy platform to sing their own praises Hamm's performing chops.
9 He Was In Minions
In the 2015 spin-off, Minions, Jon Hamm voiced the nature of Herb Overkill, the husband to primary super-villain, Scarlet Overkill. He was really excited to be part of the hilarious franchise, which has captured the hearts of those old and young.
After getting the part, he mentioned, "I'm very fortunate to have credibility on both sides [drama/comedy] of the game, but I'm also very aware that it's not easy and I'm very fortunate."
8 He Played A Criminal
In Baby Driver, Hamm performs Buddy, a smooth-talking financial institution robber. The actor admitted that he had fun enjoying a villain, and Baby Driver's director, Edgar Wright, had actually written the phase just for Jon, declaring in an interview: "The only person who is in the movie who I wrote with them in mind is Jon Hamm."
7 He Appears In A Classic Film Spin-Off
The Big Lebowski is a cult vintage that introduced us to a timeless persona called "The Dude." Now, years later, it after all were given a "sequel" of sorts. Jon Hamm was once given the opportunity to snag a supporting role, alongside the rest of the star-studded cast, in The Jesus Roll.
6 He's Starred In Commercials In Canada
Hamm is stealing the hearts of our Canadians with help from an commercial for a meals delivery app referred to as Skip the Dishes. He takes on the role of a Canada superfan, however after all, he's greater than an strange fan as he tries to realize Canadian citizenship. He's been starring in the advertisements since September of 2019.
5 He Helps With Fundraising
In 2014, Hamm (*15*) for the organization, Stand Up To Cancer. He used to be there to honor his mother who died of colon cancer when she was once handiest 35 years outdated. He additionally seemed at a local song match in 2019, in Atlanta's Dekalb County, to help lift cash for the Decatur Cooperative Ministry.
4 He Acted Otherworldly
Hamm starred within the drama, Lucy within the Sky, opposite Natalie Portman, who performed the main character and his love pastime within the film. The plot revolves round life after spaceflight and how astronauts attempt to take care of the life-altering enjoy of being in space for extended periods of time.
3 He Won A Prize For His Humor
The Mark Twain Library awarded Jon Hamm with the Pudd'nhead Prize for Outstanding Humor at their annual Pudd'nhead Festival. He joined the ranks of other notable award recipients, including Paul Rudd, Jim Gaffigan, and Ben Stiller. The outstanding library has held the pageant since 2014. We knew Hamm was once humorous, but now it is legit!
2 He Voiced Boba Fett
In an audiobook, that is. While celebrating Forty years of Star Wars back in 2017, a project came out featuring 40 Star Wars universe tales from 40 different authors. It used to be referred to as From a Certain Point of View. In the audiobook, Hamm portrays Boba Fett. The sequence also stars Neil Patrick Harris and a big cast of well known names.
1 He's Acting With Larry David
Continuing in the comedy vein, Hamm has a cameo in Season 10 of the HBO sequence, Curb Your Enthusiasm. This season includes cameos from other well-known actors, together with Isla Fisher, Mila Kunis, and Jonah Hill. The show has been on the air since 2000.
Sources: Irishexaminer.com, Newsweek.com, Bostonherald.com, Theexaminer.ie, Cbc.ca, Strategy.ca, Rollingstone.com, Hollywoodreporter.com, Marktwainlibrary.org, Starwars.com
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