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Public records list Jake Kasdan as an actor, film director and screenwriter. Born on October 28, 1974, Jake Kasdan is from Detroit, Michigan, United States. The age as of 2026 is 51.
My Take
What I admire about Jake Kasdan is that he never coasted on his famous surname. Born in Detroit and the son of Lawrence Kasdan, he carved out his own lane as a reliable craftsman of mainstream entertainment. The Jumanji reboots could have been cynical cash grabs, but he made them genuinely warm and family-friendly, which I respect. He moves comfortably between raunchy comedy and big-budget adventure without losing his footing. In an era obsessed with auteur prestige, I think there's real value in a director who simply makes crowd-pleasers that work, and Kasdan does that with quiet consistency.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jake Kasdan
- Name (Japanese)
- ジェイク・カスダン
- Reading
- じぇいく・かすだん
- Born
- October 28, 1974 (age 51)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Tiger
- Origin
- Detroit, Michigan, United States
- Occupation
- actor / film director / screenwriter / film producer / director
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3. About this entry
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- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Jake Kasdan born?
Born October 28, 1974 (age 51).
Where is Jake Kasdan from?
Jake Kasdan is from Detroit, Michigan, United States.
What does Jake Kasdan do?
Jake Kasdan works as actor, film director, screenwriter, film producer, director.
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