Jake Kasdan, 1974
Writers · October 28, 1974
Jake Kasdan
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Jake Kasdan is 51 years old, born October 28, 1974 in United States · Scorpio.
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About
Jake Kasdan directed the comedy-action blockbuster Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, establishing himself as a filmmaker who bridges silly premises with mass appeal. Born October 28, 1974, in the US, Kasdan has helmed six theatrical releases spanning broad comedy and adventure, from Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story to Red One. As a Scorpio, he tends toward projects with sharp comedic bite and underlying control.
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Biography
Jake Kasdan is an American filmmaker and actor born October 28, 1974. He is best known for directing Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story (2007), Bad Teacher (2011), Sex Tape (2014), Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017), Jumanji: The Next Level (2019), and Red One (2024). His output spans studio comedy and big-budget adventure tentpoles, often blending absurdist humor with commercial spectacle. Kasdan works as both screenwriter and actor, giving him dual leverage in Hollywood production. Born under Scorpio, he gravitates toward projects with comedic irreverence and precise tonal control. Life Path 5 suggests a builder who thrives on variety and reinvention across genres—from Dewey Cox's deranged rock-and-roll biopic to the jungle-adventure franchise scaling. As a US-based filmmaker, Kasdan has maintained consistent theatrical output since the 2000s, working within major studio systems while preserving signature comedy sensibility.
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Trivia
- Kasdan has directed six theatrical films spanning comedy and action-adventure, from Walk Hard to the Jumanji sequels.
- He works as both screenwriter and actor, holding dual professional roles in Hollywood.
- Red One (2024) represents his most recent directorial project.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Free Spirit
Restless and adventurous. Jake Kasdan reinvent often: new sounds, new platforms, new cities. Expect career pivots over decades.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Alexander GouldDog · 1994
- Jean-Carl BoucherDog · 1994
- Connor JessupDog · 1994
- Mayuko FukudaDog · 1994
- Abbey HoesDog · 1994
CHALLENGING
- IsaacMonkey · 2004
- Robbie Ure
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Frequently asked
- How old is Jake Kasdan?
- Jake Kasdan is 51 years old (born October 28, 1974).
- When is Jake Kasdan's birthday?
- Jake Kasdan was born on October 28, 1974.
- What is Jake Kasdan's zodiac sign?
- Jake Kasdan is a Scorpio, born October 28, 1974.
- What is Jake Kasdan's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Jake Kasdan was born in 1974, the year of the Wood Tiger.
- Where is Jake Kasdan from?
- Jake Kasdan is from United States.
- What does Jake Kasdan do?
- Jake Kasdan is a writer.
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