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
Complete Filmography

When We Went MAD!
2025
as Self
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
2024
Thanks
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
2024
as Self
Documentary on the legendary talk-radio comic legend Phil Hendrie, who influenced a legion of great comedic minds through his innovative and relativel...

Stormy
2024
Executive Producer
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
2023
as Self
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
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
2023
Producer
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
2023
as Self
Rob Reiner profiles Albert Brooks, comedic legend, acclaimed filmmaker, talented character actor and a lifelong friend, who Reiner first met in their ...

Bros
2022
Producer
Two emotionally unavailable men attempt a relationship.

The Bubble
2022
Producer, Writer, Director
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
2022
Thanks
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
2021
Executive Producer
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
2020
as Self
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
2020
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
2020
Director, Producer, Writer
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
2020
as Self
All-star comics perform in support of Feeding America.

This Is Stand-Up
2020
as Self
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
2019
Executive Producer
In his first HBO comedy special, Gary Gulman offers candid reflections on his struggles with depression through stand-up and short documentary interlu...

Dads
2019
as Self
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
2019
as Self
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
2019
as Self
Ventriloquist/comic Jeff Dunham talks about his childhood and his start into the world of ventriloquism.

Hal
2019
as Self
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
2018
Executive Producer
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
2018
Executive Producer
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
2018
Producer
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
2018
as Self
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
2018
as Self
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
2017
as Himself
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
2017
Screenplay
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
2017
Director
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
2017
Executive Producer
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
2017
as Testimonial
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
2017
as Self
A featurette celebrating six seasons of "Girls."

The Big Sick
2017
Producer
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
2017
as Judd Apatow (uncredited)
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
2016
Thanks
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
2016
Producer
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
2016
Director
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
2016
Producer
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
2016
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
2016
Producer
A fateful meeting with a mysterious stranger inspires Pee-wee Herman to take his first-ever holiday.

Sing Street
2016
Thanks
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
2016
as Self
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
2016
Executive Producer
Hear Loudon Wainwright imagine Donald Trump ‘s terrifying presidency in his latest song, “I Had a Dream.”

Star Wars: Greatest Moments
2015
as Self
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
2015
Director, Producer
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
2015
as Self - Director / Producer
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
2015
as Self
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
2014
Producer
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
2014
as Himself
A documentary about the comedy director and producer Judd Apatow.

Eat Drink Laugh: The Story of The Comic Strip
2014
as Self
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
2013
Producer
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
2013
as Self
Several comic greats pay tribute to the legendary stand-up stage founded by Budd Friedman in 1963.

Salinger
2013
as Self - Filmmaker
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
2013
Director
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
Jay Z performs Picasso Baby at the Museum of Modern Art in NYC.

This Is 40
2012
Director, Screenplay, Producer
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
2012
as Self
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
2012
Producer
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
2012
Producer
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
2012
as Self
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
2011
as Barry the Elephant (voice)
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
2011
Producer
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
2010
Producer
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
2009
as Friend in video (voice) (archive footage) (uncredited)
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
2009
Director, Writer, Producer
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
2009
as Self
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
2009
Producer
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
2008
Producer, Story
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
2008
Producer
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
2008
Screenplay
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
2008
Producer
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
2008
Producer
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
2008
as Self
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
2007
Producer, Screenplay
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
2007
Director
A short comedic film.

Superbad
2007
Producer
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
2007
Screenplay, Producer, Director
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
2007
Executive Producer
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
2006
Producer
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
2005
Screenplay, Story
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
2005
Director, Producer, Screenplay
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
2005
Executive Producer
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
2004
as News Station Employee
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
2004
Producer
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
2004
as News Station Employee
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
2004
Producer
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
Judd Apatow TV show pilot

North Hollywood
2001
Director, Executive Producer, Writer
A group of struggling actors sharing a house in Hollywood together.

The Cable Guy
1996
Producer
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
1996
Story, Writer, Executive Producer
Two over-loyal Celtic fans kidnap their opponent's star player in order to guarantee their team the championship.

Heavyweights
1995
as Homer
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
1995
Writer, Executive Producer
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
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
1992
Associate Producer
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
1991
Producer
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
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
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
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
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
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
Two guys hit the road working for a motivational speaking company.
Godspell 2025
N/A
Executive Producer
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
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
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
About a country western star in free fall.