Jonathan Peter Kasdan (born September 30, 1979) is an American film and television screenwriter, director, producer, and actor.
Early life and career Jonathan Kasdan was born to Meg (née Goldman), a writer and Lawrence Kasdan, a writer and director in Los Angeles. Jon grew up in a Jewish family with little religious education. Jon is the younger brother of director and actor Jake Kasdan. Jon's directorial debut, In the Land of Women, was released in the United States in 2007. He also wrote the screenplay for the film, which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in 2006.
Jon Kasdan has worked as a writer for the American television series Freaks and Geeks, and as an actor in Dawson's Creek and Dreamcatcher. His acting debut was in 1983 in his father's film, The Big Chill. Jon was diagnosed with Hodgkin's disease when he was a 17-year-old junior in high school.
Filmography Television + Year(s) Title Director Writer ExecutiveProducer Notes 2000 Freaks and Geeks Episode "The Little Things" 2000–2002 Dawson's Creek 5 episodes 2016 Roadies 2 episodes 2022–2023 Willow Also developer;Wrote 3 episodes2023Willow: Behind the MagicDocumentary special
Acting roles + Year Title Role Notes 1999 Freaks and Geeks Tommy Episode "Tricks and Treats" 2002 Dawson's Creek Gawky-Looking Kid Episode "Cigarette Burns" 2011–2014 Californication Director 9 episodes
Film + Year Title Director Writer Co-Producer Ref. 2007 In the Land of Women 2012 The First Time 2018 Solo: A Star Wars Story
Acting roles YearTitleRoleNotes 1983 The Big Chill Harold and Sarah's son 1985 Silverado Boy at Outpost 1988 The Accidental Tourist Boy at Doctor's Office 1990 I Love You to Death Dominic 1994 Wyatt Earp Bar Boy2002 Slackers Barry Big Trouble Jack Pendick Trainee 2003 Dreamcatcher Defuniak 2012 Darling Companion Offciant 2018 Solo: A Star Wars Story Bink Otauna Deleted scene
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Adam Brody seduces Chicago on "In the Land of Women", MidwestBusiness.com, 4/17/07