Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Director
Occupations
Actor, Television producer, Writer, Screenwriter
Birthday
(Wednesday)
Nationality
Citizenship
United States
Languages
English
Spouse
Leslie Mann (1997)
Children
2 children: Iris Apatow, Maude Apatow
Residences
Los Angeles
Education
Syosset High School, University of Southern California, USC School of Cinematic Arts
Zodiac Sign
♐ Sagittarius
Chinese Zodiac
羊 Goat
Popularity
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Screen debut
Directed first film at age 27
Year context
Born in 1967 -- Six-Day War in the Middle East; Summer of Love; Lyndon B. Johnson was US president
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Career
Career spanning 31 years (1995-2026)
Zodiac
Born in the Year of the Goat
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Giving
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Sustainability
79
Cultural Uplift
62
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Filmography (19)
Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man!
Self
The Zen Diaries...
The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling
Director
Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping
Producer
Love
Writer
Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead
Film
Bridesmaids
Producer
Funny People
Writer, Director
Year One
Producer
Drillbit Taylor
Producer
Forgetting Sarah Marshall
Producer
AWARDS (2)
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Primetime Emmy Award
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Primetime Emmy Award
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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 Geeks (1999–2000), Undeclared (2001–2002), Funny or Die Presents (2010–2011), Girls (2012–2017), Love (2016–2018), and Crashing (2017–2019). He also produced the films The Cable Guy (1996), Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004), Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006), Superbad (2007), Pineapple Express (2008), Forgetting Sarah Marshall(2008), Get Him to the Greek (2010), Bridesmaids (2011), Begin Again (2013), and The Big Sick (2017).
Throughout his career, Apatow has received nominations for 11 Primetime Emmy Awards(three wins), five Writers Guild of America Awards (one win), two Producers Guild of America Awards, one Golden Globe Award, and one Grammy Award.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Judd Apatow?
Judd Apatow is 58 years old, born on .
Where was Judd Apatow born?
Judd Apatow was born in Flushing, Queens, New York City, New York, USA.
What movies or shows has Judd Apatow been in?
Judd Apatow has 19 credits in our database. Notable titles include Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man! (2026), The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling (2018), Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping (2016), Love (2016), Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead (2015).
What is Judd Apatow known for?
Judd Apatow is primarily known as a director. 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…
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