Judd Apatow

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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),...

Known for

The SimpsonsSeries • 1989GirlsSeries • 2012The Larry Sanders ShowSeries • 199230 for 30Series • 2009Freaks and GeeksSeries • 1999Mr. Show with Bob and DavidSeries • 1995LoveSeries • 2016SuperbadMovie • 2007The CriticSeries • 1994The 40 Year-Old VirginMovie • 2005STEVE! (martin) a documentary in 2 piecesSeries • 2024You Don't Mess with the ZohanMovie • 2008Knocked UpMovie • 2007BridesmaidsMovie • 2011Step BrothersMovie • 2008Norm: The Tale of Norm MacdonaldMovie • 2026CrashingSeries • 2017OutcomeMovie • 2026Anchorman: The Legend of Ron BurgundyMovie • 2004Fun with Dick and JaneMovie • 2005UndeclaredSeries • 2001Begin AgainMovie • 2014Forgetting Sarah MarshallMovie • 2008Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man!Series • 2026