Actor Jon Hamm, who rose to fame as advert govt Don Draper on the AMC sequence “Mad Men” and extra lately appeared in “Fargo” and “Landman,” can be honored Friday night time because the 2025 Man of the 12 months by Harvard College’s Hasty Pudding Theatricals.
The theater group, which dates to 1844 and claims to be the world’s third-oldest nonetheless working, mentioned Hamm will obtain his Pudding Pot award at a celebratory roast. Afterward, he’ll attend a efficiency of Hasty Pudding Theatricals’ 176th manufacturing, “101 Damnations.”
“Let’s hope our roast doesn’t give him any heart palpitations — he’s had enough drama with that,” Producer Willow Woodward mentioned in an announcement, referring to the destiny of Hamm’s character within the final episode of the 2024 Paramount+ sequence “Landman.” “But with his work ethic, we’re confident he’ll take on our stage with as much grit as Texas oil fields. He’s the perfect man to strike gold and earn his Pudding Pot this January.”
Hasty Pudding Theatricals provides the awards to individuals who have made lasting and spectacular contributions to the world of leisure.
Hamm is finest identified for starring in “Mad Men,” however he has had a storied appearing profession. Amongst his achievements, he obtained Emmy, Golden Globe, and Display Actors Guild Award nominations for his portrayal of Sheriff Roy Tillman within the FX sequence “Fargo,” he has starred in a number of films, together with “Bad Times at the El Royale,” and he has hosted “Saturday Night Live” 3 times.
Different latest Man of the 12 months winners have included Barry Keoghan final 12 months, Bob Odenkirk in 2023 and Jason Bateman in 2022.
“Wicked” star Cynthia Erivo has been named Hasty Pudding Theatricals’ Lady of the 12 months Award. She’s going to obtain her award Feb. 6.