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Judd Apatow (; born December 6, 1967) is an American director, producer and screenwriter 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 eleven 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.

Quick facts about Judd Apatow

  • Full name: Judd Apatow
  • Born: 1967-12-06
  • Nationality: United States
  • Known as: Actor
  • Wikidata ID: Q325396

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Who is Judd Apatow?

Judd Apatow (; born December 6, 1967) is an American director, producer and screenwriter known for his work in comedy films.

What nationality is Judd Apatow?

Judd Apatow is United States.

When was Judd Apatow born?

Judd Apatow was born on 1967-12-06.

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