Judd Apatow
Judd Apatow is an American comedian, director, screenwriter and producer. His first box-office success was 2004's Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy, which he produced along with the film's 2013 sequel. Apatow met widespread acclaim as a director with 2005's The 40-Year-Old Virgin, 2007's Knocked Up, 2009's Funny People and 2015's Trainwreck. He is also known for executive producing the cult TV series Freaks and Geeks and HBO's Girls.
![Actor Bob Newhart arrives at the 2016 Creative Arts Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater on September 10, 2016 in Los Angeles, California.](https://people.com/thmb/oxjv4h4OZiofUOpuAV35_b5wv5k=/364x242/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/Bob-Newhart-tout-071824-50b2bab209d447c4ab0fd00da8455678.jpg)
Iain Armitage, Judd Apatow and Other Stars Mourn Bob Newhart After His Death: 'Heaven Just Got a Whole Lot Funnier'
![NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 11: (L-R) Matthew Broderick, Sarah Jessica Parker, Tabitha Hodge Broderick,James Wilkie Broderick and Marion Loretta Elwell Broderick pose at the opening night of the new musical "Some Like It Hot!" on Broadway at The Shubert Theatre on December 11, 2022 in New York City.](https://people.com/thmb/tt3ToEjoSaPkXvh6YeezZYdFi_k=/364x242/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/MatthewBroderick-kids-061624-6b98320a0a054dd7966ae6b1789067ed.jpg)
Matthew Broderick Reveals He Hasn't Shown His Kids All His Movies — and His Son Is Giving Acting a Try
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Robert De Niro Says 'Cheese' When Posing for Photos, Judd Apatow Reveals
![Leslie Mann, Judd Apatow, Iris Apatow and Maude Apatow attend Universal Pictures and DreamWorks Pictures' Premiere of 'Welcome To Marwen' at ArcLight Hollywood on December 10, 2018 in Hollywood, California](https://people.com/thmb/as00Eub3DdEsZWMJeDjIyfYqVBs=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/leslie-mann-judd-apatow-family-d6903438a5eb4b448ce6d7fa43da75b6.jpg)
Judd Apatow and Leslie Mann's 2 Daughters: All About Maude and Iris
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Leslie Mann and Judd Apatow's Relationship Timeline
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Maude Apatow Reveals She Sustained a Concussion While Performing in 'Little Shop of Horrors'
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Judd Apatow Says He 'Can' Watch Daughter Maude on 'Euphoria' : 'I'm Not Traumatized'
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Seth Rogen Says He 'Doesn't Think Anyone Would Do' 'Freaks and Geeks' Revival: 'Just Let It Exist'
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Quentin Tarantino Says He Wrote 'Awesome' 'Inglourious Basterds' Role for Adam Sandler
![Judd Apatow, Iris Apatow and Leslie Mann attend a photocall for "The Bubble," hosted by Netflix, at Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills on March 05, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.](https://people.com/thmb/9pyf5ojpMfyJwhCBHRfFb4Ru82A=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/Judd-Apatow-Leslie-Mann-5531129939e14f628efa88ecbc820fbe.jpg)
Judd Apatow Says He Wants Daughter Maude to Have Babies So He Can Be a 'Young' Grandpa
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Cameron Diaz 'Had the Best Time' at 50th Birthday with Husband Benji Madden, Adele and More: Source
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Standup Comedian Kevin Rooney Dies at Age 71
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Leslie Mann Says She Confronted David Duchovny About the Time He Ghosted Her 27 Years Ago
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Iris Apatow Calls Boyfriend Ryder Robinson a 'Lovely Angel' After Dating a 'Fair Share of Weirdos'
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Leslie Mann Says She's 'So Proud' of Daughters Maude and Iris, Jokes 'Maybe I Didn't Ruin Them'
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Judd Apatow Says He Was 'Bawling' After Watching Daughter Maude in 'Euphoria' : 'I'm in a Puddle'
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Iris Apatow Says 'Of Course' Mom Leslie Mann Approves of Boyfriend Ryder Robinson: 'She Loves Him'
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Judd Apatow Directs Wife Leslie Mann, Daughter Iris as Quarantined Movie Stars in 'The Bubble' Trailer
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New Couple Ryder Robinson and Iris Apatow Grew Up Together: 'They've Known Each Other a While' (Source)
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Judd Apatow Jokes He'll Watch Daughter Maude's Show 'Euphoria' After Catching Up on 'Yellowstone'
![Judd Apatow Marks 27th Anniversary of His First Movie Heavyweights with '90s Throwbacks](https://people.com/thmb/9X4myPjrGoVqAq0RH5leyjZxpIE=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/Judd-Apatow-e654ac9adcc64b5daa217bb7bc618c4a.jpg)
Judd Apatow Marks 27th Anniversary of His First Movie 'Heavyweights' with '90s Throwbacks
![Julia Fox, Judd Apatow, Kanye West](https://people.com/thmb/VcMcgsCC3tJ5Z4iz9ODpZBN-rzw=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/judd-apatow-a744dac636724947bac33d7b3a53c5cb.jpg)
Julia Fox Reacts to Judd Apatow Poking Fun at Kanye West During Super Bowl 2022
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Billy Eichner's Gay Rom-Com Makes History with All-LGBTQ Cast: 'A Long Overdue Dream'
![Emily Ratajkowski, Judd Apatow, Megan Fox](https://people.com/thmb/5WQPhx5uM0waVXZADxdln18Z_nE=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/emily-judd-megan-ee4d528569af4f548e0c7f643b5cc557.jpg)
Emily Ratajkowski Calls Out Judd Apatow's 'This Is 40' for Objectification of Megan Fox: 'Not Aging Well'
![Iris Apatow](https://people.com/thmb/YerR6wfrIfALzjVFFRtAVIdf6bI=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/iris-apatow-1-2880d3158b9945c696ba43bf3fadbf44.jpg)
Leslie Mann and Judd Apatow's Daughter Iris Attends Prom in a Pretty Tulle Dress — See the Pics
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Amy Schumer and LeBron James Float Idea of 'Trainwreck' Sequel: 'I Think We Can Make That Happen'
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Judd Apatow Heads to Netflix to Direct a Comedy About Making Movies During the Pandemic
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James Cameron, Martin Scorsese, Clint Eastwood & More Ask Congress to Help U.S. Movie Theaters
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Pete Davidson Impresses Critics in King of Staten Island Reviews: 'You'll Be Surprised'
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Pete Davidson Recalls His Father's Death in Emotional King of Staten Island Sneak Peek
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Pete Davidson Explores His Past in Hilarious Semi-Autobiographical King of Staten Island Trailer
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Pete Davidson Says Stranger Delivered Weed to His Mom's House During Coronavirus Lockdown
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Pete Davidson's Summer Comedy King of Staten Island Skips Theaters for Digital Release
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Judd Apatow Teases His Upcoming Movie with Pete Davidson: 'His Acting Is Really Remarkable'
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'What's a TikTok?' Kim Kardashian, Laura Dern and More Celebs Who Learned How to TikTok from Their Kids
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Judd Apatow Slams Rumored New Netflix Feature: I Will 'Fight You on This'
![FREAKS AND GEEKS -- Season 1 -- Pictured: (front, l-r) Martin Starr as Bill Haverchuck, John Francis Daley as Sam Weir, Linda Cardellini as Lindsay Weir, Jason Segel as Nick Andopolis, (middle, l-r) Becky Ann Baker as Jean Weir, Samm Levine as Neal Schweiber, James Franco as Daniel Desario, Busy Philipps as Kim Kelly, (back, l-r) Joe Flaherty as Harold Weir, Seth Rogen as Ken Miller -- (Photo by: Chris Haston/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images)](https://people.com/thmb/efi-m-NXONCEDzg_1jJDKGgomjQ=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/freaks-geeks-0-2000-463dc7ef2cdb427c9f5cb5f5c638b49e.jpg)
20 Years Later, Where Is the Cast of 'Freaks & Geeks' Now?
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Judd Apatow and Leslie Mann's Daughter Maude Is All Grown Up at the Premiere of New Show 'Euphoria'
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Pete Davidson, Movie Star? Actor to Star in Semi-Autobiographical Movie by 'Trainwreck' Director
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Leslie Mann on Hollywood Beauty Standards: 'I Don't Have the Pressure a Hot Movie Star Person Has'
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Colton Underwood Channels Steve Carell's 40-Year-Old Virgin in New Bachelor Promo
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Judd Apatow Didn't Think Bryan Cranston Was 'Scary Enough' to Play a Drug Dealer
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Judd Apatow Claims Seth Rogen Taught Tom Cruise That Internet Porn Is a Thing
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Judd Apatow & More Stars Vow to Never Work with Fox Again Over Coverage of Migrant Children
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All of the Hollywood Figures Who Have Spoken Out Against Harvey Weinstein
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WATCH: The Avett Brothers Talk 'Tragedy' and Rise to Fame in Trailer for New Doc 'May it Last'
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Judd Apatow Defends Lena Dunham After She Supported 'Girls' Writer Accused of Rape
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Judd Apatow Calls Wife Leslie Mann 'The Greatest Thing That Has Ever Happened to Me' as They Celebrate 20 Years of Marriage