Judd Apatow

Judd Apatow

DirectorProducerWriterActorCrew Dec 6 (age 58) Flushing, Queens, New York City, New York, USA 1975–2027 (52 year career)
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Biography

Judd Apatow (/ˈæpətaʊ/; born December 6, 1967) is an American director, producer, screenwriter, and comedian known for his work in comedy films. Apatow is the founder of Apatow Productions, through which he wrote, produced, and directed his films The 40-Year-Old Virgin (2005), Knocked Up (2007), Funny People (2009), This Is 40 (2012), Trainwreck (2015), The King of Staten Island (2020), and The Bubble (2022). Through his company, Apatow produced and developed the television series Freaks and Ge…

Known For

Filmography

Acting (77)

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Movies (37)

When We Went MAD!

When We Went MAD!

2025

as Self

5.0
Hendrie

Hendrie

2024

as Self

4.0
Dick Van Dyke: 98 Years of Magic

Dick Van Dyke: 98 Years of Magic

2023

as Self

7.8
Albert Brooks: Defending My Life

Albert Brooks: Defending My Life

2023

as Self

7.1
Mentally Al

Mentally Al

2020
This Is Stand-Up

This Is Stand-Up

2020

as Self

5.0
Feeding America Comedy Festival

Feeding America Comedy Festival

2020

as Self

5.8
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2020 Inductions

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2020 Inductions

2020

as Self

10.0
Jeff Dunham: Talking Heads

Jeff Dunham: Talking Heads

2019

as Self

10.0
Dads

Dads

2019

as Self

6.9
This Changes Everything

This Changes Everything

2019

as Self

6.1
Hal

Hal

2019

as Self

6.5
Freaks and Geeks: The Documentary

Freaks and Geeks: The Documentary

2018

as Self

6.8
Mister Rogers: It's You I Like

Mister Rogers: It's You I Like

2018

as Self

7.9
The Disaster Artist

The Disaster Artist

2017

as Judd Apatow (uncredited)

7.1
Sandy Wexler

Sandy Wexler

2017

as Testimonial

5.5
Judd Apatow: The Return

Judd Apatow: The Return

2017

as Himself

6.2
A Goodbye to Girls

A Goodbye to Girls

2017

as Self

Drake Sather: The Man Who Created Zoolander

Drake Sather: The Man Who Created Zoolander

2016
The 4%: Film's Gender Problem

The 4%: Film's Gender Problem

2016

as Self

3.3
Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead

Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead

2015

as Self - Director / Producer

6.6
Star Wars: Greatest Moments

Star Wars: Greatest Moments

2015

as Self

7.0
Misery Loves Comedy

Misery Loves Comedy

2015

as Self

6.0
This Is Comedy

This Is Comedy

2014

as Himself

Eat Drink Laugh: The Story of The Comic Strip

Eat Drink Laugh: The Story of The Comic Strip

2014

as Self

7.5
Picasso Baby

Picasso Baby

2013

as Self

9.0
Salinger

Salinger

2013

as Self - Filmmaker

6.3
The Improv: 50 Years Behind the Brick Wall

The Improv: 50 Years Behind the Brick Wall

2013

as Self

6.8
Mansome

Mansome

2012

as Self

4.9
Don't Ask Me Questions: The Unsung Life of Graham Parker & The Rumour

Don't Ask Me Questions: The Unsung Life of Graham Parker & The Rumour

2012

as Self

Zookeeper

Zookeeper

2011

as Barry the Elephant (voice)

5.4
Funny People

Funny People

2009

as Friend in video (voice) (archive footage) (uncredited)

5.9
Funny People: Live

Funny People: Live

2009

as Self

5.0
Monty Python Conquers America

Monty Python Conquers America

2008

as Self

6.5
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy

Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy

2004

as News Station Employee

6.7
Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie

Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie

2004

as News Station Employee

6.0
Heavyweights

Heavyweights

1995

as Homer

6.2

Television (40)

Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man!

Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man!

2026

as Self - Director

7.3
Stupid Pet Tricks

Stupid Pet Tricks

2024

as Self

3.5
Who's Talking to Chris Wallace?

Who's Talking to Chris Wallace?

2022

as Self

3.7
Directors on Directors

Directors on Directors

2021

as Self

Reunited Apart

Reunited Apart

2020

as Self

5.5
The Kelly Clarkson Show

The Kelly Clarkson Show

2019

as Self

6.4
Lights Out with David Spade

Lights Out with David Spade

2019

as Self - Panelist

5.6
Desus & Mero

Desus & Mero

2019

as Self - Illustrious Guest

5.1
Biography: Comedy Icons

Biography: Comedy Icons

2019

as Self

The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling

The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling

2018

as Self

7.1
Cultureshock

Cultureshock

2018

as Self

4.0
The History of Comedy

The History of Comedy

2017

as Self

6.6
Join or Die with Craig Ferguson

Join or Die with Craig Ferguson

2016

as Self

6.9
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

2015

as Self - Guest

6.2
Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter

Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter

2015

as Self

6.2
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

2014

as Self - Guest

5.9
Late Night with Seth Meyers

Late Night with Seth Meyers

2014

as Self - Guest

5.2
Off Camera with Sam Jones

Off Camera with Sam Jones

2014

as Self

4.0
@midnight with Chris Hardwick

@midnight with Chris Hardwick

2013

as Self

5.2
Comedy Bang! Bang!

Comedy Bang! Bang!

2012

as Self

6.2
Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee

Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee

2012

as Self

7.1
Inside Comedy

Inside Comedy

2012

as Self

6.5
Conan

Conan

2010

as Self

7.1
The Green Room with Paul Provenza

The Green Room with Paul Provenza

2010

as Self

7.9
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen

Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen

2009

as Self - Guest

5.1
The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien

The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien

2009

as Self - Guest

7.0
Help Me Help You

Help Me Help You

2006
4.5
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson

The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson

2005

as Self - Guest

6.7
Real Time with Bill Maher

Real Time with Bill Maher

2003

as Self

6.0
Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

2003

as Self

5.4
The View

The View

1997

as Self

4.3
The Daily Show

The Daily Show

1996

as Self

6.4
Mr. Show with Bob and David

Mr. Show with Bob and David

1995

as Infomercial audience member

7.6
Late Night with Conan O'Brien

Late Night with Conan O'Brien

1993

as Self - Guest

7.2
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

1992
5.4
The Ben Stiller Show

The Ben Stiller Show

1992
4.7
The Simpsons

The Simpsons

1989

as Judd Apatow (voice)

8.0
LIVE with Kelly and Mark

LIVE with Kelly and Mark

1988

as Self - Guest

5.4
Saturday Night Live

Saturday Night Live

1975

as Self - Cameo (uncredited)

7.0
Golden Globe Awards

Golden Globe Awards

1944

as Self - Presenter

7.2

Crew (137)

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Movies (102)

Untitled Original Judd Apatow Comedy

Untitled Original Judd Apatow Comedy

2027 Upcoming

Director

Feb 3

Untitled Original Judd Apatow Comedy

Untitled Original Judd Apatow Comedy

2027 Upcoming

Producer

Feb 3

Untitled Original Judd Apatow Comedy

Untitled Original Judd Apatow Comedy

2027 Upcoming

Screenplay

Feb 3

Paralyzed by Hope: The Maria Bamford Story

Paralyzed by Hope: The Maria Bamford Story

2026

Director

Paralyzed by Hope: The Maria Bamford Story

Paralyzed by Hope: The Maria Bamford Story

2026

Producer

Poetic License

Poetic License

2025

Producer

6.0
The New Yorker at 100

The New Yorker at 100

2025

Executive Producer

6.7
You Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution...

You Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution...

2025

Executive Producer

Stormy

Stormy

2024

Executive Producer

6.5
Ramy Youssef: More Feelings

Ramy Youssef: More Feelings

2024

Thanks

6.2
Please Don't Destroy: The Treasure of Foggy Mountain

Please Don't Destroy: The Treasure of Foggy Mountain

2023

Producer

6.1
Bob and Don: A Love Story

Bob and Don: A Love Story

2023

Director

5.0
Bob and Don: A Love Story

Bob and Don: A Love Story

2023

Executive Producer

5.0
Bros

Bros

2022

Producer

6.7
The Bubble

The Bubble

2022

Director

4.6
The Bubble

The Bubble

2022

Producer

4.6
The Bubble

The Bubble

2022

Writer

4.6
Stranger at the Gate

Stranger at the Gate

2022

Thanks

6.2
Ricky Velez: Here's Everything

Ricky Velez: Here's Everything

2021

Executive Producer

4.6
The King of Staten Island

The King of Staten Island

2020

Director

7.0
The King of Staten Island

The King of Staten Island

2020

Producer

7.0
The King of Staten Island

The King of Staten Island

2020

Writer

7.0
Gary Gulman: The Great Depresh

Gary Gulman: The Great Depresh

2019

Executive Producer

6.2
Loudon Wainwright III: Surviving Twin

Loudon Wainwright III: Surviving Twin

2018

Executive Producer

6.0
Juliet, Naked

Juliet, Naked

2018

Producer

6.3
Pete Holmes: Dirty Clean

Pete Holmes: Dirty Clean

2018

Executive Producer

6.6
The Big Sick

The Big Sick

2017

Producer

7.3
Judd Apatow: The Return

Judd Apatow: The Return

2017

Screenplay

6.2
Chris Gethard: Career Suicide

Chris Gethard: Career Suicide

2017

Executive Producer

7.2
May It Last: A Portrait of the Avett Brothers

May It Last: A Portrait of the Avett Brothers

2017

Director

7.7
Sing Street

Sing Street

2016

Thanks

7.9
Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping

Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping

2016

Producer

6.6
The Comedian

The Comedian

2016

Thanks

5.7
Doc & Darryl

Doc & Darryl

2016

Director

6.8
Pee-wee's Big Holiday

Pee-wee's Big Holiday

2016

Producer

6.1
I Had a Dream

I Had a Dream

2016

Executive Producer

Pete Holmes: Faces and Sounds

Pete Holmes: Faces and Sounds

2016

Producer

6.6
Trainwreck

Trainwreck

2015

Director

5.8
Trainwreck

Trainwreck

2015

Producer

5.8
Begin Again

Begin Again

2014

Producer

7.2
Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues

Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues

2013

Producer

6.1
Graham Parker & The Rumour: This Is Live

Graham Parker & The Rumour: This Is Live

2013

Director

4.2
The Five-Year Engagement

The Five-Year Engagement

2012

Producer

5.9
This Is 40

This Is 40

2012

Director

5.9
This Is 40

This Is 40

2012

Producer

5.9
This Is 40

This Is 40

2012

Writer

5.9
Wanderlust

Wanderlust

2012

Producer

5.5
Bridesmaids

Bridesmaids

2011

Producer

6.5
Get Him to the Greek

Get Him to the Greek

2010

Producer

6.0
Year One

Year One

2009

Producer

5.0
Funny People

Funny People

2009

Director

5.9
Funny People

Funny People

2009

Producer

5.9
Funny People

Funny People

2009

Writer

5.9
Pineapple Express

Pineapple Express

2008

Producer

6.6
Pineapple Express

Pineapple Express

2008

Story

6.6
You Don't Mess with the Zohan

You Don't Mess with the Zohan

2008

Screenplay

5.7
Step Brothers

Step Brothers

2008

Producer

6.6
Forgetting Sarah Marshall

Forgetting Sarah Marshall

2008

Producer

6.5
Drillbit Taylor

Drillbit Taylor

2008

Producer

5.8
Superbad

Superbad

2007

Producer

7.3
Knocked Up

Knocked Up

2007

Director

6.3
Knocked Up

Knocked Up

2007

Producer

6.3
Knocked Up

Knocked Up

2007

Writer

6.3
Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story

Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story

2007

Producer

6.6
Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story

Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story

2007

Screenplay

6.6
The TV Set

The TV Set

2007

Executive Producer

6.0
The Hills with James Franco and Mila Kunis

The Hills with James Franco and Mila Kunis

2007

Director

4.0
Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby

Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby

2006

Producer

6.4
American Storage

American Storage

2006

Executive Producer

6.5
The 40 Year Old Virgin

The 40 Year Old Virgin

2005

Director

6.4
The 40 Year Old Virgin

The 40 Year Old Virgin

2005

Producer

6.4
The 40 Year Old Virgin

The 40 Year Old Virgin

2005

Writer

6.4
Fun with Dick and Jane

Fun with Dick and Jane

2005

Screenplay

6.2
Fun with Dick and Jane

Fun with Dick and Jane

2005

Story

6.2
Kicking & Screaming

Kicking & Screaming

2005

Executive Producer

5.8
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy

Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy

2004

Producer

6.7
Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie

Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie

2004

Producer

6.0
Sick in the Head

Sick in the Head

2003

Writer

North Hollywood

North Hollywood

2001

Director

1.0
North Hollywood

North Hollywood

2001

Executive Producer

1.0
North Hollywood

North Hollywood

2001

Writer

1.0
The Cable Guy

The Cable Guy

1996

Producer

6.0
Celtic Pride

Celtic Pride

1996

Executive Producer

5.3
Celtic Pride

Celtic Pride

1996

Story

5.3
Celtic Pride

Celtic Pride

1996

Writer

5.3
Heavyweights

Heavyweights

1995

Executive Producer

6.2
Heavyweights

Heavyweights

1995

Writer

6.2
The TV Wheel

The TV Wheel

1995

Writer

5.7
Crossing the Bridge

Crossing the Bridge

1992

Associate Producer

5.6
Tom Arnold: The Naked Truth

Tom Arnold: The Naked Truth

1991

Writer

4.5
Jim Carrey: Unnatural Act

Jim Carrey: Unnatural Act

1991

Producer

7.5
Untitled Judd Apatow/Lucas Brothers Project

Untitled Judd Apatow/Lucas Brothers Project

Producer

Business Trip

Business Trip

Producer

Cola Wars

Cola Wars

Director

House of Joel

House of Joel

Producer

Pure Imagination

Pure Imagination

Producer

Untitled Universal Romantic Comedy

Untitled Universal Romantic Comedy

Director

Untitled Universal Romantic Comedy

Untitled Universal Romantic Comedy

Producer

Let's Do This

Let's Do This

Producer

Untitled Norm Macdonald Netflix Documentary

Untitled Norm Macdonald Netflix Documentary

Director

Untitled Norm Macdonald Netflix Documentary

Untitled Norm Macdonald Netflix Documentary

Producer

The Way I Was Made: The Story of a Man Called E

The Way I Was Made: The Story of a Man Called E

Producer