Judd Apatow

Producer Judd Apatow in Dreamworks' Anchorman - 2004.

Biography

Born 12/06/1967

Former TV writer-turned-feature comedy guru, Judd Apatow reached the peak of his professional career in the late 2000’s after a long and steady climb up the Hollywood ladder. Considered one of the hottest comedy “punch-up” men in the industry, Apatow’s services were originally in high...
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Awards

  • In 2006, received Broadcast Film Critics' Choice Award for Best Comedy
  • In 1997, received CableACE Award for Comedy Series
  • In 1996, received CableACE Award for Writing in a Comedy Series

Highlights

  • In 2009, Took a serious turn with the dramady, "Funny People"; wrote, directed and produced the film that stars Adam Sandler, Seth Rogen and wife Leslie Mann
  • In 2008, Co-wrote and co-produced the comedy "Pineapple Express"
  • In 2007, Co-wrote the music and lyrics for "Walk Hard" from the film, "Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story"; earned a Golden Globe nomination for Best Original Song for a Motion Picture and a Grammy nomination for Best Song

Family & Companions

  • Maude Apatow: daughter (Born c. 1998; mother, Leslie Mann; appeared in father's film "Knocked Up" (2007))
  • Iris Apatow: daughter (Mother, Leslie Mann; appeared in father's film "Knocked Up" (2007))

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