Judd Apatow

Judd Apatow (; born December 6, 1967) is an American director, producer and screenwriter, best known for his work in comedy films. He is the founder of Apatow Productions, through which he produced and directed the 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 Apatow Productions he 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).

Apatow 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), ''Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues'' (2013), and ''The Big Sick'' (2017). Throughout his career, Apatow has received nominations for 11 Primetime Emmy Awards (two wins), five Writers Guild of America Awards (one win), two Producers Guild of America Awards, one Golden Globe Award, and one Grammy Award. Provided by Wikipedia