Judd Apatow
Judd Apatow (born December 6, 1967[1]) is an American movie producer, director, and screenwriter. He is best known for producing a distinct series of critically and commercially successful comedy movies, including Anchorman (2004), The 40-Year-Old Virgin (2005), Talladega Nights (2006), Knocked Up, Superbad (both 2007), Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Step Brothers and Pineapple Express (all 2008).
Judd Apatow | |
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| Apatow at Hollywood Life Magazine’s 7th Annual Breakthrough Awards, 2007 Apatow at Hollywood Life Magazine’s 7th Annual Breakthrough Awards, 2007 | |
| Born | 6 December 1967
(aged 58) Syosset, New York |
| Occupation | Movie producer Writer Director |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | Syosset High School |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Notable works | Anchorman The 40-Year-Old Virgin Talladega Nights Knocked Up Superbad Forgetting Sarah Marshall Step Brothers Pineapple Express |
| Spouse | Leslie Mann (1997-) |
| Children | Iris and Maude Apatow |
| Website | |
| www | |
Filmography
Movies
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Crossing the Bridge | Associate producer |
| 1995 | Heavyweights | Writer, executive producer |
| 1996 | Celtic Pride | Story, screenplay, executive producer |
| The Cable Guy | Producer | |
| 2004 | Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy | Producer |
| Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie | Producer (direct-to-DVD) | |
| 2005 | Kicking & Screaming | Executive producer |
| The 40 Year Old Virgin | Director, writer, producer | |
| Fun with Dick and Jane | Story, screenplay | |
| 2006 | Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby | Producer |
| The TV Set | Executive producer | |
| 2007 | Knocked Up | Director, writer, producer |
| Superbad | Producer | |
| Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story | Writer, producer | |
| 2008 | Drillbit Taylor | Producer |
| Forgetting Sarah Marshall | Producer | |
| You Don't Mess with the Zohan | Writer | |
| Step Brothers | Producer | |
| Pineapple Express | Writer, producer | |
| 2009 | The Year One | Producer (post-production) |
| Funny People | Director, writer, producer (pre-production) | |
| Get Him to the Greek | Producer (pre-production) | |
| TBA | Untitled Sherlock Holmes Comedy | Producer (pre-production) |
Other movies
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | American Storage | Executive producer (short movie) |
Television
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1992-1993 | The Ben Stiller Show | Co-creator, writer, executive producer |
| 1993-1998 | The Larry Sanders Show | Director, writer, co-executive producer, consulting producer |
| 1994-1995 | The Critic | Writer, consulting producer |
| 1999-2000 | Freaks and Geeks | Director, writer, executive producer |
| 2001-2002 | Undeclared | Creator, director, writer, executive producer |
Judd Apatow Media
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Apatow (right) with Leslie Mann and Adam Sandler in Berlin (2009)
Apatow with his wife, actress Leslie Mann
- Leslie Mann, Iris Apatow, Maude Apatow and Judd Apatow at SXSW Red Carpet premiere of BLOCKERS (39852920695).jpg
Leslie Mann, Iris Apatow, Maude Apatow and Judd Apatow at SXSW Red Carpet premiere of BLOCKERS
References
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- ↑ "Judd Apatow Biography". TV Guide. http://www.tvguide.com/celebrities/judd-apatow/bio/192110. Retrieved 10 January 2013.