Jonathan Daniel Hamm (born March 10, 1971, in St. Louis, Missouri) is an American actor who broke through as advertising executive Don Draper in Mad Men (AMC, 2007-2015), a role that earned him an Emmy, two Golden Globes, and 40 wins from 149 career nominations. Since Mad Men wrapped, he has worked across drama, comedy, and action - from Fargo and Top Gun: Maverick to the Apple TV+ dark comedy Your Friends & Neighbors, whose second season premiered in April 2026.
The thriller American Hostage (MGM+), in which Hamm plays radio reporter Fred Heckman, will have its world premiere at the TIFF 2026 festival and will then be released on MGM+ in autumn 2026.
The second season of the series Your Friends & Neighbors (Apple TV+) premiered on April 3, 2026, and was nominated for an Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series.
Apple TV+ renewed Your Friends & Neighbors for a third season before the premiere of the second season.
The second season of the series Landman (Paramount+) premiered on November 16, 2025, and recorded over 9 million views in the first two days - a new platform record.
The Harvard organization Hasty Pudding Theatricals awarded Hamm the title of Man of the Year 2025.
