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).
2026Jumanji: Open WorldMovieProducer · Director · Writer2024Red OneMovieDirector · Producer2023American Born ChineseTV showExecutive Producer · 8 episodes2023Prom PactMovieExecutive Producer2021Doogie Kamealoha, M.D.TV showExecutive Producer · 20 episodes2019Jumanji: The Next LevelMovieDirector · Producer · Writer
2018Freaks and Geeks: The DocumentaryMovieas Self2017Jumanji: Welcome to the JungleMovieDirector · Executive Producer2016SpeechlessTV showExecutive Producer · 41 episodes
2015Weird LonersTV showExecutive Producer · Director · 6 episodes2015Fresh Off the BoatTV showDirector · 1 episodes2014Sex TapeMovieDirector · Executive Producer2012Ben and KateTV showDirector · 2 episodes2012Friends with KidsMovieProducer2011New GirlTV showDirector · Executive Producer · 146 episodes2011Bad TeacherMovieDirector · Executive Producer
2008Shades of RayMovieas Director #32007Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox StoryMovieDirector · Producer · Screenplay2007CalifornicationTV showDirector · 1 episodes2007The TV SetMovieDirector · Writer · Producer2002Orange CountyMovieDirector2001UndeclaredTV showDirector · 1 episodes
2000Grosse PointeTV showDirector · 2 episodes1999Freaks and GeeksTV showDirector · Consulting Producer · 15 episodes1998Zero EffectMovieDirector · Producer · Writer
1988The Accidental TouristMovieas Scott Canfield
1985SilveradoMovieas Stable Boy
1983The Big ChillMovieas Autograph Seeker