Judd Apatow

Judd Apatow

1967-12-06 Flushing, Queens, New York City, New York, USA 106 Credits

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...

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When We Went MAD!

When We Went MAD!

2025

as Self

Acting

A historical documentary and tribute to the legacy and influence of MAD Magazine featuring interviews with MAD celebrity readers, along with MAD artis...

Ramy Youssef: More Feelings

Ramy Youssef: More Feelings

2024

Thanks

6.9

Ramy Youssef returns to HBO with his second comedy special filmed in front of a live audience at White Eagle Hall in Jersey City, New Jersey on Februa...

Hendrie

Hendrie

2024

as Self

4.0
Acting

Documentary on the legendary talk-radio comic legend Phil Hendrie, who influenced a legion of great comedic minds through his innovative and relativel...

Stormy

Stormy

2024

Executive Producer

6.7
Producing

Delve into the life and times of Stormy Daniels as she shares her story and account of events that have become part of American history.

Dick Van Dyke: 98 Years of Magic

Dick Van Dyke: 98 Years of Magic

2023

as Self

7.4
Acting

CBS presents DICK VAN DYKE 98 YEARS OF MAGIC, an unforgettable special celebrating the legendary career of the iconic entertainer for his 98th birthda...

Bob and Don: A Love Story

2023

Director, Executive Producer

5.0
Directing Producing

Opposites make for great comedy in the life-long friendship of comedy legends Bob Newhart and Don Rickles by Judd Apatow.

Please Don't Destroy: The Treasure of Foggy Mountain

Please Don't Destroy: The Treasure of Foggy Mountain

2023

Producer

6.1
Producing

When three friends who live together realize that they don't like their life trajectory, they set off to find a gold treasure that is rumored to be bu...

Albert Brooks: Defending My Life

Albert Brooks: Defending My Life

2023

as Self

7.3
Acting

Rob Reiner profiles Albert Brooks, comedic legend, acclaimed filmmaker, talented character actor and a lifelong friend, who Reiner first met in their ...

Bros

Bros

2022

Producer

6.7
Producing

Two emotionally unavailable men attempt a relationship.

The Bubble

The Bubble

2022

Producer, Writer, Director

4.6
Producing Writing Directing

Sneaking out. Hooking up. Melting down. The cast and crew of a blockbuster action franchise attempt to shoot a sequel while quarantining at a posh hot...

Stranger at the Gate

Stranger at the Gate

2022

Thanks

6.2

A U.S. Marine plots a terrorist attack on a small-town American mosque, but his plan takes an unexpected turn when he comes face to face with the peop...

Ricky Velez: Here's Everything

Ricky Velez: Here's Everything

2021

Executive Producer

4.6
Producing

Comedian and actor Ricky Velez bares it all with his honest lens and down-to-earth perspective in his first hour-long HBO comedy special.

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2020 Inductions

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2020 Inductions

2020

as Self

10.0
Acting

A ceremony for the Class of 2020 inductees into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The ceremony takes place on November 7, 2020 in Cleveland, Ohio, and a...

Mentally Al

Mentally Al

2020

Acting

A character study of, “the funniest comedian you’ve never heard of,” and an exploration of how we define artistic success, MENTALLY AL follows Al Lube...

The King of Staten Island

The King of Staten Island

2020

Director, Producer, Writer

7.0
Directing Producing Writing

Scott has been a case of arrested development ever since his firefighter father died when he was seven. He's now reached his mid-20s having achieved l...

Feeding America Comedy Festival

Feeding America Comedy Festival

2020

as Self

6.8
Acting

All-star comics perform in support of Feeding America.

This Is Stand-Up

This Is Stand-Up

2020

as Self

5.0
Acting

An intimate and revealing insight into the work and lives of Stand-Up Comedians. Some of the biggest names in the game reveal what it's like to pursue...

Gary Gulman: The Great Depresh

Gary Gulman: The Great Depresh

2019

Executive Producer

6.2
Producing

In his first HBO comedy special, Gary Gulman offers candid reflections on his struggles with depression through stand-up and short documentary interlu...

Dads

Dads

2019

as Self

6.8
Acting

A joyful exploration of modern fatherhood, this doc gathers the testimonies of dads around the world, from famous comedians to everyday parents. Their...

This Changes Everything

This Changes Everything

2019

as Self

6.2
Acting

An investigative look and analysis of gender disparity in Hollywood, featuring accounts from well-known actors, executives and artists in the Industry...

Jeff Dunham: Talking Heads

Jeff Dunham: Talking Heads

2019

as Self

10.0
Acting

Ventriloquist/comic Jeff Dunham talks about his childhood and his start into the world of ventriloquism.

Hal

Hal

2019

as Self

6.5
Acting

Hal Ashby's obsessive genius led to an unprecedented string of Oscar®-winning classics, including Harold and Maude, Shampoo and Being There. But as co...

Pete Holmes: Dirty Clean

Pete Holmes: Dirty Clean

2018

Executive Producer

6.6
Producing

This stand-up special finds Holmes confronting personal truths about the mechanisms of consciousness, the afterlife and Elon Musk, as well as sharing ...

Loudon Wainwright III: Surviving Twin

Loudon Wainwright III: Surviving Twin

2018

Executive Producer

6.0
Producing

Grammy-winning singer Loudon Wainwright III reflects upon his unique relationship with his father in an evening of original songs and heartfelt storie...

Juliet, Naked

Juliet, Naked

2018

Producer

6.3
Producing

Annie is stuck in a long-term relationship with Duncan – an obsessive fan of obscure rocker Tucker Crowe. When the acoustic demo of Tucker's hit recor...

Freaks and Geeks: The Documentary

Freaks and Geeks: The Documentary

2018

as Self

6.8
Acting

The creators and actors from the TV show 'Freaks and Geeks' share their untold stories and pivotal moments from the making of the series that only air...

Mister Rogers: It's You I Like

Mister Rogers: It's You I Like

2018

as Self

7.9
Acting

Join host Michael Keaton to celebrate "Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood," the pioneering children's series that premiered nationally 50 years ago. Celebrit...

Judd Apatow: The Return

Judd Apatow: The Return

2017

as Himself

6.2
Acting

Renowned producer, director and writer Judd Apatow makes his long-awaited return to stand-up comedy with this new special shot in Montreal.

Judd Apatow: The Return

Judd Apatow: The Return

2017

Screenplay

6.2
Writing

Renowned producer, director and writer Judd Apatow makes his long-awaited return to stand-up comedy with this new special shot in Montreal.

May It Last: A Portrait of the Avett Brothers

May It Last: A Portrait of the Avett Brothers

2017

Director

7.7
Directing

An intimate portrait of the acclaimed North Carolina band The Avett Brothers, charting their decade-and-a- half rise, while chronicling their present-...

Chris Gethard: Career Suicide

Chris Gethard: Career Suicide

2017

Executive Producer

7.2
Producing

A comedy about depression, alcoholism, suicide and the other funniest parts of life. Gethard holds nothing back as he dives into his experiences with ...

Sandy Wexler

Sandy Wexler

2017

as Testimonial

5.5
Acting

When a hapless but dedicated talent manager signs his first client who actually has talent, his career finally starts to take off.

A Goodbye to Girls

A Goodbye to Girls

2017

as Self

Acting

A featurette celebrating six seasons of "Girls."

The Big Sick

The Big Sick

2017

Producer

7.3
Producing

Pakistan-born comedian Kumail Nanjiani and grad student Emily Gardner fall in love but struggle as their cultures clash. When Emily contracts a myster...

The Disaster Artist

The Disaster Artist

2017

as Judd Apatow (uncredited)

7.1
Acting

An aspiring actor in Hollywood meets an enigmatic stranger by the name of Tommy Wiseau, the meeting leads the actor down a path nobody could have pred...

The Comedian

The Comedian

2016

Thanks

5.7

An aging comic icon, Jackie Burke, has seen better days. Despite his efforts to reinvent himself and his comic genius, the audience only wants to know...

Pete Holmes: Faces and Sounds

Pete Holmes: Faces and Sounds

2016

Producer

6.8
Producing

Over the course of his silly, high-energy performance, Holmes shares his thoughts on such disparate topics as: the keys to happiness; the illogicality...

Doc & Darryl

Doc & Darryl

2016

Director

6.8
Directing

When they were good, they were the biggest stars on a team that captured New York City and the 1986 World Series. But when they were bad, Doc Gooden a...

Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping

Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping

2016

Producer

6.6
Producing

When his new album fails to sell records, pop/rap superstar Conner4real goes into a major tailspin and watches his celebrity high life begin to collap...

Drake Sather: The Man Who Created Zoolander

Drake Sather: The Man Who Created Zoolander

2016

Acting

A look at Sather's life and comic career and the impact his death had on his friends, family, and the greater world around him. We get comments from S...

Pee-wee's Big Holiday

Pee-wee's Big Holiday

2016

Producer

6.1
Producing

A fateful meeting with a mysterious stranger inspires Pee-wee Herman to take his first-ever holiday.

Sing Street

Sing Street

2016

Thanks

7.9

A boy growing up in Dublin during the 1980s escapes his strained family life by starting a band to impress the mysterious girl he likes.

The 4%: Film's Gender Problem

The 4%: Film's Gender Problem

2016

as Self

3.3
Acting

Explores the hot-button issues around the striking gender gap in Hollywood. Both women and men in the entertainment industry share first-person insigh...

I Had a Dream

I Had a Dream

2016

Executive Producer

Producing

Hear Loudon Wainwright imagine Donald Trump ‘s terrifying presidency in his latest song, “I Had a Dream.”

Star Wars: Greatest Moments

Star Wars: Greatest Moments

2015

as Self

7.0
Acting

Alex Zane counts down the top 20 Star Wars moments as voted by the public. Includes contributions from famous fans as well as the stars and crew of th...

Trainwreck

Trainwreck

2015

Director, Producer

5.8
Directing Producing

Having thought that monogamy was never possible, a commitment-phobic career woman may have to face her fears when she meets a good guy.

Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead

Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead

2015

as Self - Director / Producer

6.6
Acting

A look at the history of the American comedy publication and production company, National Lampoon, from its beginning in the 1970s to 2010, featuring ...

Misery Loves Comedy

Misery Loves Comedy

2015

as Self

6.0
Acting

Do you have to be miserable to be funny? More than sixty comedians—including stand-ups, writers, actors, and directors from the US, Canada, and abroad...

Begin Again

Begin Again

2014

Producer

7.2
Producing

Gretta, a budding songwriter, finds herself alone after her boyfriend Dave ditches her. Her life gains purpose when Dan, a record label executive, not...

This Is Comedy

This Is Comedy

2014

as Himself

Acting

A documentary about the comedy director and producer Judd Apatow.

Eat Drink Laugh: The Story of The Comic Strip

Eat Drink Laugh: The Story of The Comic Strip

2014

as Self

7.5
Acting

Showcasing the iconic New York comedy club where Jerry Seinfeld, Eddie Murphy, Chris Rock, Adam Sandler and hundreds of the best comedians of our time...

Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues

Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues

2013

Producer

6.1
Producing

With the 70s behind him, San Diego's top rated newsman, Ron Burgundy, returns to take New York's first 24-hour news channel by storm.

The Improv: 50 Years Behind the Brick Wall

The Improv: 50 Years Behind the Brick Wall

2013

as Self

6.8
Acting

Several comic greats pay tribute to the legendary stand-up stage founded by Budd Friedman in 1963.

Salinger

Salinger

2013

as Self - Filmmaker

6.3
Acting

An in-depth investigation into the private world of the American writer J. D. Salinger (1919-2010), who lived most of his life behind the impenetrable...

Graham Parker & The Rumour: This Is Live

Graham Parker & The Rumour: This Is Live

2013

Director

4.2
Directing

Full performance of Graham Parker & The Rumour from Judd Apatow's "This Is 40". Shot at the historic Belasco Theater in downtown Los Angeles, This...

Picasso Baby

2013

as Self

9.0
Acting

Jay Z performs Picasso Baby at the Museum of Modern Art in NYC.

This Is 40

This Is 40

2012

Director, Screenplay, Producer

5.9
Directing Writing Producing

Pete and Debbie are both about to turn 40, their kids hate each other, both of their businesses are failing, they're on the verge of losing their hous...

Mansome

Mansome

2012

as Self

4.9
Acting

From America's greatest beardsman, to Morgan Spurlock's own mustache, Executive Producers Will Arnett, Jason Bateman, and Ben Silverman bring us a hil...

The Five-Year Engagement

The Five-Year Engagement

2012

Producer

5.9
Producing

Exactly one year after Tom meets Violet, he surprises her with a wedding ring. By all accounts, Tom and Violet are destined for their happily ever aft...

Wanderlust

Wanderlust

2012

Producer

5.5
Producing

Rattled by sudden unemployment, a Manhattan couple surveys alternative living options, ultimately deciding to experiment with living on a rural commun...

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

Acting

Before there was punk, before there was new wave there was Graham Parker and the Rumour. The genesis of the seventies attitude the band was lost in ti...

Zookeeper

Zookeeper

2011

as Barry the Elephant (voice)

5.4
Acting

Kindhearted Griffin Keyes is one of the best-loved caretakers at the Franklin Park Zoo, but he's more comfortable with the animals than with females o...

Bridesmaids

Bridesmaids

2011

Producer

6.5
Producing

Annie's life is a mess. But when she finds out her lifetime best friend is engaged, she simply must serve as Lillian's maid of honor. Though lovelorn ...

Get Him to the Greek

Get Him to the Greek

2010

Producer

6.0
Producing

Pinnacle records has the perfect plan to get their sinking company back on track: a comeback concert in LA featuring Aldous Snow, a fading rockstar wh...

Funny People

Funny People

2009

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

5.9
Acting

Famous and wealthy funnyman George Simmons doesn't give much thought to how he treats people until a doctor delivers stunning health news, forcing Geo...

Funny People

Funny People

2009

Director, Writer, Producer

5.9
Directing Writing Producing

Famous and wealthy funnyman George Simmons doesn't give much thought to how he treats people until a doctor delivers stunning health news, forcing Geo...

Funny People: Live

Funny People: Live

2009

as Self

5.0
Acting

A live stand-up special hosted by Adam Sandler, Seth Rogen, and Judd Apatow broadcast by Comedy Central to promote the movie "Funny People". Not only...

Year One

Year One

2009

Producer

5.0
Producing

When a couple of lazy hunter-gatherers are banished from their primitive village, they set off on an epic journey through the ancient world.

Pineapple Express

Pineapple Express

2008

Producer, Story

6.6
Producing Writing

A stoner and his dealer are forced to go on the run from the police after the pothead witnesses a cop commit a murder.

Step Brothers

Step Brothers

2008

Producer

6.6
Producing

Brennan Huff and Dale Doback might be grown men. But that doesn't stop them from living at home and turning into jealous, competitive stepbrothers whe...

You Don't Mess with the Zohan

You Don't Mess with the Zohan

2008

Screenplay

5.7
Writing

An Israeli counterterrorism soldier with a secretly fabulous ambition to become a Manhattan hairstylist. Zohan's desire runs so deep that he'll do any...

Forgetting Sarah Marshall

Forgetting Sarah Marshall

2008

Producer

6.5
Producing

When actress Sarah Marshall dumps aspiring musician Peter Bretter for rock star Aldous Snow, Peter's world comes crashing down. His best friend Brian ...

Drillbit Taylor

Drillbit Taylor

2008

Producer

5.8
Producing

Dealing with a sociopathic school bully, three high school freshmen hire a low-budget bodyguard to protect them, not realizing he is just a homeless b...

Monty Python Conquers America

Monty Python Conquers America

2008

as Self

6.5
Acting

This documentary follows the evolution of the British sketch comedy troupe that redefined humor and shaped an entire generation of American comics, fo...

Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story

Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story

2007

Producer, Screenplay

6.6
Producing Writing

Following a childhood tragedy, Dewey Cox follows a long and winding road to music stardom. Dewey perseveres through changing musical styles, an addict...

The Hills with James Franco and Mila Kunis

The Hills with James Franco and Mila Kunis

2007

Director

4.0
Directing

A short comedic film.

Superbad

Superbad

2007

Producer

7.3
Producing

Two co-dependent high school seniors are forced to deal with separation anxiety after their plan to stage a booze-soaked party goes awry.

Knocked Up

Knocked Up

2007

Screenplay, Producer, Director

6.3
Writing Producing Directing

A slacker and a career-driven woman accidentally conceive a child after a one-night stand. As they try to make the relationship work, they must naviga...

The TV Set

The TV Set

2007

Executive Producer

6.0
Producing

As a writer named Mike struggles to shepherd his semi-autobiographical sitcom into development, his vision is slowly eroded by a domineering network e...

Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby

Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby

2006

Producer

6.4
Producing

The fastest man on four wheels, Ricky Bobby is one of the greatest drivers in NASCAR history. A big, hairy American winning machine, Ricky has everyth...

Fun with Dick and Jane

Fun with Dick and Jane

2005

Screenplay, Story

6.2
Writing

After Dick Harper loses his job at Globodyne in an Enron-esque collapse, he and his wife, Jane, turn to crime in order to handle the massive debt they...

The 40 Year Old Virgin

The 40 Year Old Virgin

2005

Director, Producer, Screenplay

6.4
Directing Producing Writing

Andy Stitzer has a pleasant life with a nice apartment and a job stamping invoices at an electronics store. But at age 40, there's one thing Andy hasn...

Kicking & Screaming

Kicking & Screaming

2005

Executive Producer

5.8
Producing

Phil Weston has been unathletic his entire life. In college he failed at every sport that he tried out for. It looks like his 10-year old son, Sam, is...

Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie

Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie

2004

as News Station Employee

6.0
Acting

While Ron Burgundy's rivalry with Veronica Corningstone escalates quickly, a group of unprofessional thieves better known as 'The Alarm Clock' try to ...

Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie

Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie

2004

Producer

6.0
Producing

While Ron Burgundy's rivalry with Veronica Corningstone escalates quickly, a group of unprofessional thieves better known as 'The Alarm Clock' try to ...

Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy

Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy

2004

as News Station Employee

6.7
Acting

It's the 1970s and San Diego anchorman Ron Burgundy is the top dog in local TV, but that's all about to change when ambitious reporter Veronica Cornin...

Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy

Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy

2004

Producer

6.7
Producing

It's the 1970s and San Diego anchorman Ron Burgundy is the top dog in local TV, but that's all about to change when ambitious reporter Veronica Cornin...

Sick in the Head

2003

Writer

Writing

Judd Apatow TV show pilot

North Hollywood

North Hollywood

2001

Director, Executive Producer, Writer

1.0
Directing Producing Writing

A group of struggling actors sharing a house in Hollywood together.

The Cable Guy

The Cable Guy

1996

Producer

6.0
Producing

When recently single Steven moves into his new apartment, cable guy Chip comes to hook him up—and doesn't let go. Initially, Chip is just overzealous ...

Celtic Pride

Celtic Pride

1996

Story, Writer, Executive Producer

5.3
Writing Producing

Two over-loyal Celtic fans kidnap their opponent's star player in order to guarantee their team the championship.

Heavyweights

Heavyweights

1995

as Homer

6.1
Acting

Camp Hope is a summer retreat for overweight boys run by a kindly couple who make the campers feel comfortable with their extra pounds. But when tyran...

Heavyweights

Heavyweights

1995

Writer, Executive Producer

6.1
Writing Producing

Camp Hope is a summer retreat for overweight boys run by a kindly couple who make the campers feel comfortable with their extra pounds. But when tyran...

The TV Wheel

1995

Writer

5.7
Writing

A pilot for a sketch comedy show. A single stationary camera was mounted inside the center of a large rotating platform. As the platform rotated aroun...

Crossing the Bridge

Crossing the Bridge

1992

Associate Producer

5.8
Producing

A film about three high school friends who find their happy-go-lucky existence tarnished forever the instant they get embroiled in a drug-running sche...

Jim Carrey: Unnatural Act

Jim Carrey: Unnatural Act

1991

Producer

7.5
Producing

Jim explores multiple aspects of life including religion, marriage and his own sanity. This stand-up special was taped at Theatre Passe Muraille, Toro...

Tom Arnold: The Naked Truth

1991

Writer

4.5
Writing

Tom sets out to solve world problems, with help from Frank Zappa, Martin Mull, and wife Roseanne.

Untitled Judd Apatow/Lucas Brothers Project

N/A

Producer

Producing

The siblings will write and star in a semi-autobiographical comedy about their lives as identical twins in Newark, New Jersey

House of Joel

N/A

Producer

Producing

A guy's plan to surprise his girlfriend by taking her back to her home town backfires when it unearths an evil unknown past.

Business Trip

N/A

Producer

Producing

A group of women go on a corporate trip but wind up doing anything but business while on company time.

Pure Imagination

N/A

Producer

Producing

After experiencing a series of traumatic events, a young guy falls for a girl. And while she falls for him as well, one question remains: is she actua...

Let's Do This

N/A

Producer

Producing

Two guys hit the road working for a motivational speaking company.

Godspell 2025

N/A

Executive Producer

Producing

A documentary about the legendary 1972 Toronto production of the musical about the life of Jesus, which launched many illustrious careers and ignited ...

Cola Wars

N/A

Director

Directing

A behind-the-scenes account of Pepsi's attempt to challenge Coca-Cola's century-long reign as the world's top cola, sparking the unforgettable "Cola W...

Untitled The New Yorker Centennial Documentary

N/A

Executive Producer

Producing

Follow the editors, writers and creatives behind the scenes of The New Yorker, one of the last print magazines of our time, offering unprecedented acc...

Untitled Original Judd Apatow Comedy

N/A

Writer, Director, Producer

Writing Directing Producing

About a country western star in free fall.