Judd Apatow
Directing Born Dec 6, 1967 Flushing, Queens, New York City, New York, USA 225 credits
Biography
Judd Apatow is an American director, producer, screenwriter, and comedian known for his work in comedy films. Born on December 6, 1967, in Flushing, Queens, New York City, New York, United States, he is the founder of Apatow Productions. Through his company, he has written, produced, and directed films including The 40-Year-Old Virgin in 2005, Knocked Up in 2007, Funny People in 2009, This Is 40 in 2012, Trainwreck in 2015, The King of Staten Island in 2020, and The Bubble in 2022. He also produced the film The Cable Guy in 1996. Additionally, Apatow has produced and developed television series such as Freaks and Geeks, Undeclared, Funny or Die Presents, Girls, Love, and Crashing.
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Career overview
Judd Apatow is an American director, producer, screenwriter, and comedian known for his work in comedy films. Born on December 6, 1967, in Flushing, Queens, New York City, New York, USA, he is the founder of Apatow Productions. Through his company, he has written, produced, and directed the films The 40-Year-Old Virgin in 2005, Knocked Up in 2007, Funny People in 2009, This Is 40 in 2012, Trainwreck in 2015, The King of Staten Island in 2020, and The Bubble in 2022.
In addition to his film work, Apatow has produced and developed several television series through his company. His television credits include Freaks and Geeks from 1999 to 2000, Undeclared from 2001 to 2002, and Funny or Die Presents from 2010 to 2011. He also produced and developed the series Girls from 2012 to 2017, Love from 2016 to 2018, and Crashing from 2017 to 2019. Furthermore, he produced the film The Cable Guy in 1996 and Anchorman. His career spans numerous known credits in both film and television production, writing, and directing.
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Career timeline
The Comeback King · DirectorThe Comeback King · ProducerThe Comeback King · Screenplay
Outcome · ThanksYou Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution... · Executive ProducerMel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man!Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man! · Executive ProducerMel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man! · Director
When We Went MAD!Poetic License · ProducerThe New Yorker at 100 · Executive Producer
STEVE! (martin) a documentary in 2 pieces · ThanksStormy · Executive ProducerRamy Youssef: More Feelings · ThanksStupid Pet TricksHendrie
Dick Van Dyke: 98 Years of MagicPlease Don't Destroy: The Treasure of Foggy Mountain · ProducerAlbert Brooks: Defending My LifeBob and Don: A Love Story · DirectorBob and Don: A Love Story · Executive Producer
Who's Talking to Chris Wallace?The Bubble · ProducerThe Bubble · WriterThe Bubble · DirectorBros · Producer
Directors on DirectorsRicky Velez: Here's Everything · Executive Producer
The King of Staten Island · DirectorThe King of Staten Island · ProducerThe King of Staten Island · WriterReunited ApartThis Is Stand-Up
The Kelly Clarkson ShowDesus & MeroLights Out with David SpadeThis Changes EverythingBiography: Comedy Icons
Juliet, Naked · ProducerCultureshockThe Zen Diaries of Garry ShandlingThe Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling · Executive ProducerThe Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling · Director
Crashing · WriterCrashing · DirectorThe Big Sick · ProducerThe Disaster ArtistSandy Wexler
Love · DirectorLove · WriterLove · CreatorJoin or Die with Craig FergusonSing Street · Thanks
The Late Show with Stephen ColbertClose Up with The Hollywood ReporterTrainwreck · DirectorTrainwreck · ProducerMisery Loves Comedy
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy FallonLate Night with Seth MeyersOff Camera with Sam JonesBegin Again · ProducerThis Is Comedy
@midnight with Chris HardwickAnchorman 2: The Legend Continues · ProducerPicasso BabySalingerGraham Parker & The Rumour: This Is Live · Director
Girls · WriterGirls · Executive ProducerComedy Bang! Bang!Comedians in Cars Getting CoffeeThe Five-Year Engagement · Producer
Bridesmaids · ProducerZookeeper
ConanGet Him to the Greek · ProducerFunny or Die Presents · CreatorThe Green Room with Paul Provenza
Watch What Happens Live with Andy CohenThe Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien30 for 30 · DirectorFunny PeopleFunny People · Director
You Don't Mess with the Zohan · ScreenplayForgetting Sarah Marshall · ProducerStep Brothers · ProducerPineapple Express · ProducerPineapple Express · Story
Superbad · ProducerKnocked Up · DirectorKnocked Up · ProducerKnocked Up · WriterWalk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story · Producer
Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby · ProducerAmerican Storage · Executive ProducerHelp Me Help You
The Late Late Show with Craig FergusonThe 40 Year Old Virgin · DirectorThe 40 Year Old Virgin · ProducerThe 40 Year Old Virgin · WriterFun with Dick and Jane · Screenplay
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron BurgundyAnchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy · ProducerWake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost MovieWake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie · Producer
Real Time with Bill MaherJimmy Kimmel Live!Jimmy Kimmel Live!Sick in the Head · Writer
Undeclared · WriterUndeclared · DirectorUndeclared · ProducerUndeclared · CreatorUndeclared · Story
Freaks and Geeks · WriterFreaks and Geeks · DirectorFreaks and Geeks · Executive ProducerFreaks and Geeks · Story
The ViewThe View
The Daily ShowThe Cable Guy · ProducerCeltic Pride · WriterCeltic Pride · StoryCeltic Pride · Executive Producer
Mr. Show with Bob and DavidMr. Show with Bob and DavidHeavyweightsHeavyweights · WriterHeavyweights · Executive Producer
Full Filmography
225 titles- The Comeback King (2027) Director
- The Comeback King (2027) Producer
- The Comeback King (2027) Screenplay
- Outcome (2026) Thanks
- You Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution... (2026) Executive Producer
- Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man! (2026) as Self - Director
- Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man! (2026) Executive Producer
- Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man! (2026) Director
- Pete Holmes: Silly Silly Fun Boy (2026) Thanks
- Paralyzed by Hope: The Maria Bamford Story (2026) Director
- Paralyzed by Hope: The Maria Bamford Story (2026) Producer
- When We Went MAD! (2025) as Self
- Poetic License (2025) Producer
- The New Yorker at 100 (2025) Executive Producer
- STEVE! (martin) a documentary in 2 pieces (2024) Thanks
- Stormy (2024) Executive Producer
- Ramy Youssef: More Feelings (2024) Thanks
- Stupid Pet Tricks (2024) as Self
- Hendrie (2024) as Self
- Flipside (2024) Executive Producer
- Dick Van Dyke: 98 Years of Magic (2023) as Self
- Please Don't Destroy: The Treasure of Foggy Mountain (2023) Producer
- Albert Brooks: Defending My Life (2023) as Self
- Bob and Don: A Love Story (2023) Director
- Bob and Don: A Love Story (2023) Executive Producer
- Who's Talking to Chris Wallace? (2022) as Self
- The Bubble (2022) Producer
- The Bubble (2022) Writer
- The Bubble (2022) Director
- Bros (2022) Producer
- George Carlin's American Dream (2022) Executive Producer
- George Carlin's American Dream (2022) Director
- Stranger at the Gate (2022) Thanks
- Directors on Directors (2021) as Self
- Ricky Velez: Here's Everything (2021) Executive Producer
- The King of Staten Island (2020) Director
- The King of Staten Island (2020) Producer
- The King of Staten Island (2020) Writer
- Reunited Apart (2020) as Self
- This Is Stand-Up (2020) as Self
- Mentally Al (2020)
- Feeding America Comedy Festival (2020) as Self
- The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2020 Inductions (2020) as Self
- The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019) as Self
- Desus & Mero (2019) as Self - Illustrious Guest
- Lights Out with David Spade (2019) as Self - Panelist
- This Changes Everything (2019) as Self
- Biography: Comedy Icons (2019) as Self
- Dads (2019) as Self
- Gary Gulman: The Great Depresh (2019) Executive Producer
- Hal (2019) as Self
- Jeff Dunham: Talking Heads (2019) as Self
- Juliet, Naked (2018) Producer
- Cultureshock (2018) as Self
- The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling (2018) as Self
- The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling (2018) Executive Producer
- The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling (2018) Director
- Loudon Wainwright III: Surviving Twin (2018) Executive Producer
- Pete Holmes: Dirty Clean (2018) Executive Producer
- Freaks and Geeks: The Documentary (2018) as Self
- Mister Rogers: It's You I Like (2018) as Self
- Crashing (2017) Writer
- Crashing (2017) Director
- The Big Sick (2017) Producer
- The Disaster Artist (2017) as Judd Apatow (uncredited)
- Sandy Wexler (2017) as Testimonial
- The History of Comedy (2017) as Self
- Judd Apatow: The Return (2017) as Himself
- Judd Apatow: The Return (2017) Screenplay
- A Goodbye to Girls (2017) as Self
- Chris Gethard: Career Suicide (2017) Executive Producer
- May It Last: A Portrait of the Avett Brothers (2017) Director
- Love (2016) Director
- Love (2016) Writer
- Love (2016) Creator
- Join or Die with Craig Ferguson (2016) as Self
- Sing Street (2016) Thanks
- Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping (2016) Producer
- Pee-wee's Big Holiday (2016) Producer
- The Comedian (2016) Thanks
- Pete Holmes: Faces and Sounds (2016) Producer
- I Had a Dream (2016) Executive Producer
- Drake Sather: The Man Who Created Zoolander (2016)
- The 4%: Film's Gender Problem (2016) as Self
- Doc & Darryl (2016) Director
- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015) as Self - Guest
- Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter (2015) as Self
- Trainwreck (2015) Director
- Trainwreck (2015) Producer
- Misery Loves Comedy (2015) as Self
- Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead (2015) as Self - Director / Producer
- Star Wars: Greatest Moments (2015) as Self
- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014) as Self - Guest
- Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014) as Self - Guest
- Off Camera with Sam Jones (2014) as Self
- Begin Again (2014) Producer
- This Is Comedy (2014) as Himself
- Eat Drink Laugh: The Story of The Comic Strip (2014) as Self
- @midnight with Chris Hardwick (2013) as Self
- Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues (2013) Producer
- Picasso Baby (2013) as Self
- Salinger (2013) as Self - Filmmaker
- Graham Parker & The Rumour: This Is Live (2013) Director
- The Improv: 50 Years Behind the Brick Wall (2013) as Self
- Girls (2012) Writer
- Girls (2012) Executive Producer
- Comedy Bang! Bang! (2012) as Self
- Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee (2012) as Self
- The Five-Year Engagement (2012) Producer
- Inside Comedy (2012) as Self
- This Is 40 (2012) Director
- This Is 40 (2012) Producer
- This Is 40 (2012) Writer
- Wanderlust (2012) Producer
- Mansome (2012) as Self
- Don't Ask Me Questions: The Unsung Life of Graham Parker & The Rumour (2012) as Self
- Bridesmaids (2011) Producer
- Zookeeper (2011) as Barry the Elephant (voice)
- Conan (2010) as Self
- Get Him to the Greek (2010) Producer
- Funny or Die Presents (2010) Creator
- The Green Room with Paul Provenza (2010) as Self
- Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (2009) as Self - Guest
- The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien (2009) as Self - Guest
- 30 for 30 (2009) Director
- Funny People (2009) as Friend in video (voice) (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Funny People (2009) Director
- Funny People (2009) Writer
- Funny People (2009) Producer
- Year One (2009) Producer
- Funny People: Live (2009) as Self
- Yo Teach...! (2009) Writer
- Yo Teach...! (2009) Director
- Yo Teach...! (2009) Creator
- You Don't Mess with the Zohan (2008) Screenplay
- Forgetting Sarah Marshall (2008) Producer
- Step Brothers (2008) Producer
- Pineapple Express (2008) Producer
- Pineapple Express (2008) Story
- Drillbit Taylor (2008) Producer
- Monty Python Conquers America (2008) as Self
- Superbad (2007) Producer
- Knocked Up (2007) Director
- Knocked Up (2007) Producer
- Knocked Up (2007) Writer
- Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story (2007) Producer
- Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story (2007) Screenplay
- The TV Set (2007) Executive Producer
- The Hills with James Franco and Mila Kunis (2007) Director
- Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006) Producer
- American Storage (2006) Executive Producer
- Help Me Help You (2006)
- The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (2005) as Self - Guest
- The 40 Year Old Virgin (2005) Director
- The 40 Year Old Virgin (2005) Producer
- The 40 Year Old Virgin (2005) Writer
- Fun with Dick and Jane (2005) Screenplay
- Fun with Dick and Jane (2005) Story
- Kicking & Screaming (2005) Executive Producer
- Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004) as News Station Employee
- Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004) Producer
- Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie (2004) as News Station Employee
- Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie (2004) Producer
- Real Time with Bill Maher (2003) as Self
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self - Guest
- Sick in the Head (2003) Writer
- Undeclared (2001) Writer
- Undeclared (2001) Director
- Undeclared (2001) Producer
- Undeclared (2001) Creator
- Undeclared (2001) Story
- North Hollywood (2001) Director
- North Hollywood (2001) Writer
- North Hollywood (2001) Executive Producer
- Freaks and Geeks (1999) Writer
- Freaks and Geeks (1999) Director
- Freaks and Geeks (1999) Executive Producer
- Freaks and Geeks (1999) Story
- The View (1997) as Self - Guest
- The View (1997) as Self
- The Daily Show (1996) as Self
- The Cable Guy (1996) Producer
- Celtic Pride (1996) Writer
- Celtic Pride (1996) Story
- Celtic Pride (1996) Executive Producer
- Mr. Show with Bob and David (1995) as Infomercial audience member
- Mr. Show with Bob and David (1995) as Judd Apatow
- Heavyweights (1995) as Homer
- Heavyweights (1995) Writer
- Heavyweights (1995) Executive Producer
- The TV Wheel (1995) Writer
- The Critic (1994) as Jay Leno
- The Critic (1994) Writer
- The Critic (1994) Story
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993) as Self - Guest
- The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992)
- The Larry Sanders Show (1992) Writer
- The Larry Sanders Show (1992) Director
- The Larry Sanders Show (1992) Producer
- The Ben Stiller Show (1992)
- The Ben Stiller Show (1992) Writer
- The Ben Stiller Show (1992) Producer
- The Ben Stiller Show (1992) Creator
- Crossing the Bridge (1992) Associate Producer
- The 15th Annual Young Comedians Show (1992)
- Jim Carrey: Unnatural Act (1991) Producer
- Tom Arnold: The Naked Truth (1991) Writer
- The Simpsons (1989) as Judd Apatow (voice)
- The Simpsons (1989) Writer
- LIVE with Kelly and Mark (1988) as Self - Guest
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Cameo (uncredited)
- Saturday Night Live (1975) Writer
- Golden Globe Awards (1944) as Self - Presenter
- Cola Wars Director
- Business Trip Producer
- The Way I Was Made: The Story of a Man Called E Producer
- Pure Imagination Producer
- Let's Do This Producer
- House of Joel Producer
- Untitled Universal Romantic Comedy Producer
- Untitled Universal Romantic Comedy Director
- Untitled Norm Macdonald Netflix Documentary Producer
- Untitled Norm Macdonald Netflix Documentary Director
- Untitled Judd Apatow/Lucas Brothers Project Producer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Judd Apatow best known for?
Judd Apatow is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Outcome (2026), Pete Holmes: Silly Silly Fun Boy (2026), Dick Van Dyke: 98 Years of Magic (2023), Who's Talking to Chris Wallace? (2022).
When and where was Judd Apatow born?
Judd Apatow was born on December 6, 1967 in Flushing, Queens, New York City, New York, USA.
How many credits does Judd Apatow have?
Judd Apatow has accumulated over 225 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1944 to 2027.
What is Judd Apatow's background in cinema and television?
Judd Apatow is an American director, producer, screenwriter, and comedian known for his work in comedy films. Born on December 6, 1967, in Flushing, Queens, New York City, New York, United States, he is the founder of Apatow Productions. Through his company, he has written, produced, and directed films including The 40...
Judd Apatow by the numbers
225credits
143films
82TV series
1944–2027active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- The Simpsons (1989) as Judd Apatow (voice) — aged about 21
- Mr. Show with Bob and David (1995) as Infomercial audience member — aged about 27
- Mr. Show with Bob and David (1995) as Judd Apatow — aged about 27
- The Critic (1994) as Jay Leno — aged about 26
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993) as Self - Guest — aged about 25
- Conan (2010) as Self — aged about 42
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