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Donald Draper (born: 1926) is the protagonist of the Emmy Award-winning AMC drama "Mad Men," which is about a New York City advertising firm of the 1960s and 1970s. Draper, played since 2007 by actor Jon Hamm, is a partner and sometime creative director at Sterling Cooper & Partners Advertising Agency. Draper is a man of mystery. He actually was born Richard "Dick" Whitman in Illinois, but assumed the identity of a dead Army officer named Don Draper during the Korean conflict in the early 1950s. After the war, Whitman eventually entered the advertising trade using his new name. He quickly became a top executive at the original Sterling Cooper Agency (the partners have experienced many changes and mergers through the years).
Draper has been married twice -- first to former model Elizabeth "Betty" Hofstadt (played by January Jones) and then to Canadian-born actress Megan Calvet (Jessica Pare). Both marriages ended in divorce. He had three children with Betty Draper.
He also became friends with the real Don Draper's wife, Anna (Melinda Page Hamilton), and took care of her financially until her death from cancer in 1965.
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Who is Anna on Mad Men?
She is the widow of the real Don Draper, who died in Korea. The current Don Draper was born Dick Whitman; he assumed Don Draper's identity after the war. He divorced Anna but continues to have a friendship with her. She is dying of cancer.
Who is the lead actor in Mad Men?
Jon Hamm as Don Draper.
How is Anna related to Don on Mad Men?
Anna was the real Don Drapers wife. The Don Draper that works at Sterling Cooper is actually Dick Whitman. In WWII, Don Draper and Dick Whitman were in combat together where Don died. The officials mixed up their bodies and Dick was mistaken for Don. He kept the name because he thought he could live a better life. Anna went looking for her husband and found another man using his name. "Don" felt bad and repaid her by getting things she needed if she wouldn't tell the government.
Who plays Peggy on Mad Men?
Elizabeth Moss She plays Don Draper's secretary and is later promoted to a copywriting position.
Did Polly Draper guest star on Frasier?
No, she didn't.
Who did Don Draper marry?
Don Draper married Megan Draper.
When was Don Draper created?
Don Draper was created in 2007.
Who is Anna on Mad Men?
She is the widow of the real Don Draper, who died in Korea. The current Don Draper was born Dick Whitman; he assumed Don Draper's identity after the war. He divorced Anna but continues to have a friendship with her. She is dying of cancer.
How did Peter Campbell know about don draper's past?
He snooped in Don's office and found the box that contained war photos and papers with Don Draper and Dick Witman's true identities.
Who is the lead actor in Mad Men?
Jon Hamm as Don Draper.
Who plays don draper?
Jon Hamm portrays Don Draper in the television series "Mad Men." Hamm's performance as the charismatic and enigmatic ad executive earned critical acclaim and multiple awards.
Why did Don Draper take the dead GIs Id?
Dick Whitman hated just about everything about his past and his background, so when he had an opportunity to escape them, he took it. He switched dog tags with a slain G.I. during the Korean War, and thus Dick Whitman became Don Draper.
How is Anna related to Don on Mad Men?
Anna was the real Don Drapers wife. The Don Draper that works at Sterling Cooper is actually Dick Whitman. In WWII, Don Draper and Dick Whitman were in combat together where Don died. The officials mixed up their bodies and Dick was mistaken for Don. He kept the name because he thought he could live a better life. Anna went looking for her husband and found another man using his name. "Don" felt bad and repaid her by getting things she needed if she wouldn't tell the government.
What are the release dates for Last Night on TV Weekly Dose - 2013 Mad Men Finale Don Draper Ousted 1-8?
Last Night on TV Weekly Dose - 2013 Mad Men Finale Don Draper Ousted 1-8 was released on: USA: 24 June 2013
How old is Jon Hamm?
In the first episode of Season 5 of "Mad Men," Don Draper celebrated his 40th birthday in June 1966. Since Draper is in reality a man named Dick Whitman, his real 40th birthday was six months earlier. In the early 1950s, Whitman assumed the identity of the real Don Draper, who was killed during the Korean conflict.
Is Polly Draper Jesse Draper niece?
No Polly Draper is Nat and Alex Wolff's mom. So Jesse Draper is Polly Draper's neice.
Who did Sharon Draper married?
Sharon Draper is married to Larry Draper. They have been married for over 30 years.
