Biography
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 demand as a script doctor. As a television producer, however, Apatow's career was practically cursed. Plagued by a cycle of critical praise, cult followings and …
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Career Milestones
| Formed Apatow Productions; signed two-year, first look deal with New Line | ||
| Raised near Syosset, NY | ||
| Worked as a joke writer for both Roseanne, Tom Arnold, and Jim Carrey | ||
1982 | At age 16, worked as a dishwasher at the Eastside Comedy Club in Huntington, NY (date approximate) | |
1982 | Hosted own radio show at his high school; interviewed such comedians as Jerry Seinfeld, Jay Leno and Martin Short | |
1985 | Made debut as stand-up comic in Long Island | |
1988 | TV debut as performer, "Comic Strip Live" (Fox) | |
1991 | TV debut as writer, "Tom Arnold: The Naked Truth" (HBO) | |
1992 | Created, produced, wrote for and appeared in "The Ben Stiller Show" (Fox); won Emmy for writing | |
1992 | First film as associate producer, "Crossing the Bridge" | |
1992 | Series debut as writer and consulting producer, "The Larry Sanders Show" (HBO) | |
1994 | Produced and wrote for the animated series "The Critic" (Fox) | |
1994 | Wrote for the annual telecast of the Grammy Awards | |
1995 | First film as executive producer and co-screenwriter, "Heavyweights"; also played bit part | |
1996 | First solo screenwriting credit, "Celtic Pride"; also executive produced | |
1996 | Sued Writers Guild of America for writing credit on "The Cable Guy"; also served as a producer; suit later withdrawn | |
1999 | Served as executive producer of the NBC drama "Freaks and Geeks"; initial collaboration with Paul Feig | |
2001 | With Feig, created the Fox series "Undeclared," about freshmen college students; also served as executive producer | |
2004 | Produced "Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy" starring Will Ferrell; also cast in a small role | |
2005 | Made directorial debut with the comedy "The 40 Year-Old Virgin" starring Steve Carell; also co-wrote the film with Steve Carell | |
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 | |
2007 | Helmed the comedy "Knocked Up" about an insensitive slacker who impregnates a girl after a one-night stand | |
2007 | Produced the film "Superbad," which was co-penned by frequent collaborator Seth Rogen | |
2008 | Co-wrote and co-produced the comedy "Pineapple Express" | |
2009 | Took a serious turn with the dramedy "Funny People"; wrote, directed and produced the film starring Adam Sandler, Seth Rogen and wife Leslie Mann | |
2011 | Produced the female comedy "Bridesmaids," starring Kristen Wiig and Maya Rudolph | |
2012 | Executive produced the HBO series "Girls," created by and starring Lena Dunham | |
2012 | Produced romantic comedy "The Five-Year Engagement," starring Jason Segel and Emily Blunt | |
2012 | Produced the Jennifer Aniston and Paul Rudd comedy vehicle "Wanderlust" | |
2012 | Wrote and directed "This Is 40," a comedy that followed the married couple Pete (Paul Rudd) and Debbie (Leslie Mann) from "Knocked Up" (2007) | |
Awards
1993 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Individual Achievement In Writing In a Variety or Music Program in The Ben Stiller Show |
1994 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Comedy Series in The Larry Sanders Show |
1996 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Comedy Series in The Larry Sanders Show |
1997 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Comedy Series in The Larry Sanders Show |
1997 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series in The Larry Sanders Show |
1998 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Comedy Series in The Larry Sanders Show |
2007 | Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song - Motion Picture in Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story |
2012 | Producers Guild of America Award for Theatrical Motion Pictures in Bridesmaids |