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An American actor, Jon Hamm rose to prominence after playing the role of Don Draper in the drama series Mad Men. He was successful in grabbing 16 nominations for the Primetime Emmy Award as an actor and producer of Mad Men.

In 2000, he appeared in the movie, Space Cowboys as Young Pilot No. 2 and played Vice Admiral Beau Cyclone Simpson in Top Gun: Maverick. He is popular for his role in movies like Stolen, Million Dollar Arm, Keeping Up with the Joneses, Beirut, and Confess, & Fletch.

Early Life of Jon Hamm

Jonathan Hamm was born Jonathan Daniel Hamm on March 10, 1971, in St. Louis, Missouri, USA. As of now, Hamm is 52 years old and cut his birthday cake on the 10th of March. His birth sign is Pisces. He was born to Daniel Hamm (father) and Deborah Hamm (mother). His mother was a secretary, and his father used to manage a family trucking company. They divorced when Jon was 2 years old.

At the age of 10, he lost his mother due to cancer. He started living with his grandmother and father but his father died when he was 20. After his father and grandmother’s death, he started living on his own.

His half-sisters are Jennifer Hinze and Julie Schulte. His paternal grandparents are Leonard Edward Hamm and Grace Lockett while his maternal grandparents are William Joseph Garner and Dolores M. Taschner. He holds American citizenship and is of mixed (German, English, Irish, and Scottish) ethnicity. Hamm follows the Catholic religion.

Jon Hamm’s Education

Jon studied at John Burroughs School. In 1989, he joined the University of Missouri and dropped out because of violent activity. He graduated holding a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from the University of Texas At Austin.

Jon was arrested while studying at the university and he was charged in the case of doing brutality to classmates. In 2015, he shared his arrest story saying:

“He hit a pledge with a wooden paddle more than 30 times’ and ‘hooked the claw of a hammer underneath his [the pledge’s] genitals and led him by the hammer around the room.”

Jon Hamm Has Never Married

Jon has never married but he is engaged to an actress, Anna Osceola. In 2015, they met each other on the set of the drama Mad Men but started dating each other in 2020. They get engaged after dating for two years on 28th February 2023. Her engagement ring is simply made of emerald-cut solitaire diamond.

She flexed her engagement ring with a black and white gown in combination with a sparkling green clutch at the Oscars after-party 2023.

Past Relationships of Jon Hamm

He dated an actress, Jennifer Westfeldt in 1997. They met each other at a party and Jon used to spend most of their time outside doing parties with his friends. So, Jennifer was tired of being the mother to him and ended their relationship after 18 years in 2015.

He also dated an actress, Dasha Grady for some time. When he was in his high school he dated his classmate, Sarah Clarke. In 2017, Jon was rumored with had an encounter with Jenny Slate, Dakota Johnson, January Jones, and Lindsay Shookus.

Jon Hamm’s Net Worth & Earnings

As of 2023, Hall has a net worth of $45 million which he earned from his professional career. He receives a salary of $275k per episode. Hall received a total of $4 million for a single season from the series Mad Men. He signed a contract with Mercedes Benz for 5 years and will receive $3 million to 5 million per year. Hall is endorsed by brands like H&R Block and American Airlines.

In 2017, Hamm spent $3.375 million on a mansion in Los Feliz, Los Angeles which has four bedrooms. He and his ex-partner, Jennifer bought a penthouse in the Upper West Side of Manhattan for $2.45 million in 2013. After their breakup, they rent it for $15k per month. He owns cars like Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG and Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 63 4MATIC.

Jon Hamm Battled With Chronic Depression

He was only 20 when his father died which made him the victim of chronic depression. Jon has shared his depression story in an exclusive interview with The Observer:

“I was … unmoored by that. I struggled with chronic depression. I was in bad shape, my mother died of stomach cancer when I was only 10, and he went to live with his father. My parents divorced when I was just a toddler.”

He also said how antidepressants and therapy help him to recover:

“It gives you another perspective when you are so lost in your own spiral. It helps. You can change your brain chemistry enough to think: ‘I want to get up in the morning; I don’t want to sleep until four in the afternoon. I want to get up and … go to work and …’ Reset the auto-meter, kick-start the engine!”

Kim Kardashian and Jon Hamm’s Unexpected Feud

Jon once mentioned Kim as stupid during his interview with Elle U.K. in April 2012. He said:

“Whether it’s Paris Hilton or Kim Kardashian or whoever, stupidity is certainly celebrated. Being a f***ing idiot is a valuable commodity in this culture because you’re rewarded significantly,”

Kardashian replied via Twitter saying:

“I respect Jon and I am a firm believer that everyone is entitled to their own opinion and that not everyone takes the same path in life, We’re all working hard and we all have to respect one another. Calling someone who runs their own businesses, is part of a successful TV show, produces, writes, designs, and creates, ‘stupid,’ is in my opinion careless.”

The Acting Career of Jon Hamm

• Jon worked as a waiter in a restaurant.
• He was 30 years old when he became an actor.
• Jon played the role of a firefighter in the series, Providence in 2000.
• Then, he appeared with a single line of dialogue in Clint Eastwood’s movie, Space Cowboys in 2000.
• He landed the role of Nate Basso for the crime drama, The Division.

• In 2008, he played in the movie, The Day the Earth Stood Still.
• He shared the big screen with Zach Galifianakis, Gal Gadot, and Isla Fischer for a movie, Keeping Up with the Joneses in October 2016.
• He appeared as Craig Norman in the film, Aardvark.

Movies & TV Shows

Hamm appeared in movies like The Day the Earth Stood Still, The Town, Sucker Punch, Bridesmaids, Friends with Kids, Baby Driver, Tag, Bad Times at the El Royale, and many more. He played in tv shows like The Big Date, Ally McBeal, Providence, Early Bird Special, Gilmore Girls, The Division, Point Pleasant, The Sarah Silverman Program, The Increasingly Poor, etc.

Books

He is the author of books like Cruel Shoes, Wonder Boys, From a Certain Point of View: The Empire Strikes Back, Life and Adventures of Jack Engle, The New York Stories, and Stinker Let Loose!

Awards & Nomination

• In 2008, he received a nomination for the Primetime Emmy Award in the category of Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for Mad Men.
• His role in Mad Men made him win a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series in 2015.
• In 2008, he won the nomination for Best Actor in a Television Series at the Golden Globe Awards.

FAQs of Jon Hamm

What is Jon Hamm’s Height?

Hamm’s height is 6 feet 1 inch and weighs 91kg. 44-34-13 inches are his body measurement. Jon has beautiful dark brown color hair and blue color eyes.

Does Jon Hamm have a Neck Tattoo?

Yes, Jon has a neck tattoo. He has carved a letter Hers on his neck.

Did Jon Hamm quit smoking and alcohol?

Yes, he quit smoking when he was only 24 years old. Hamm also quit alcohol by receiving in-patient treatment in March 2015. He smoked herbal cigarettes without nicotine in his role as Don Draper.

Does Jon Hamm have vitiligo?

Yes, Jon has vitiligo. It is a disease that occurs due to stress and leaves white patches on the skin. In March 2015, he announced his condition.

Why does Jon Hamm dislike social media?

Jon doesn’t like social media because he finds it is a part of moral destruction. He released a video on Twitter regarding his views on social media saying:

“I don’t find social media edifying in any way, shape or form so I choose to opt out.”

Is Jon Hamm related to Armie Hammer?

No, Jon and Armie aren’t related. Both of them are American actors but aren’t related to each other.