10 Mind-Blowing Facts You Didn't Know About Mad Men
1. Jon Hamm Was A High School Drama Teacher And Taught A Famous Receptionist
Jon Hamm is clearly an incredible actor, his masterful characterisation of Don Draper was an intrinsic part to Mad Men's success. Although, Don had been labelled as a stone faced, emotionless man, so that would seem an easy gig, right? However, considering the great reception to his three Saturday Night Live hosting gigs and his roles in several comedy movies, it's clear the man can do it all.
Watching Hamm act is like watching a masterclass, and any drama student would be lucky to attend said masterclass. And oddly enough, that class was a reality.
Could you even imagine! You're a high school student on your way to your first drama class, dreading it completely and hoping you won't get called on for a demonstration and as you walk in who's sitting at the front of the classroom? DON FREAKING DRAPER! You'd probably wet yourself the first time he disciplines you, but after a while you'd definitely start skipping to class, desperate to gain wisdom from the best teacher at school.
But the craziness doesn't stop there- this future star taught ANOTHER future star: Ellie Kemper. You may know her as the ditzy receptionist who was always unlucky in love from The Office. The best part is that the school Hamm taught at was his own alma mater! What was in that school's water supply?