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Judd Apatow, actor & director
Actor & Director

Judd Apatow: Movies & Box Office

films
35
as director
13
on screen
2001–2025
box office
$701M
average score
59
Born
December 6, 1967 (age 58)
Birthplace
New York City, U.S.
Citizenship
United States
Occupations
Director, Producer, Writer, Comedian
Years active
1985-present
Spouses
Leslie Mann
Children
2
Career at a glance

Judd Apatow's Career in Numbers

Judd Apatow's films in numbers — as an actor and a director, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Judd Apatow works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from North Hollywood (2001) to Bob and Don: A Love Story (2023), and the 2000s were the busiest decade.

Judd Apatow Movies by Decade

  1. 2000s 6
  2. 2010s 5
  3. 2020s 5

The 2000s were Judd Apatow's busiest decade, with 6 films.

Judd Apatow Movies by Genre

  • Comedy 8
  • Documentary 5
  • Drama 2
  • Music 1

Comedy is the genre Judd Apatow has worked in most, with 8 films, ahead of documentary (5).

Judd Apatow Career Milestones

First film
North Hollywood 2001
Biggest box office hit
Knocked Up $220M worldwide
Best-rated film
The King of Staten Island Movie Echo Score 68
35 credits

Judd Apatow Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Judd Apatow is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. 13 as director and 3 as actor. Rated films average a score of 59. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Biography

Who Is Judd Apatow?

Judd Apatow was born in New York City, U.S. in 1967 and is 58 years old. Credited on films since 2001, as both an actor and a director. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Judd Apatow (born December 6, 1967) is an applauded American director, producer, screenwriter, and comedian. His reputation has been built mainly on his work in comedy films, such as 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), all produced and directed through his Apatow Productions. Furthermore, his work isn't confined to the big screen. He produced and developed the TV series Freaks and Geeks (1999–2000), Undeclared (2001–2002), as well as several others, highlighting his versatility in the entertainment industry. Apatow has been nominated for numerous awards throughout his career, including 11 Primetime Emmy Awards (with three wins), five Writers Guild of America Awards (with one win), two Producers Guild of America Awards, a Golden Globe Award, and a Grammy Award. Apatow grew up in New York, where he developed a deep interest in comedy during childhood. He started his career as aspiring comedian performing stand-up at age seventeen. Apatow's work often portrays characters struggling with maturity and character development, making his films not only humorous but also emotionally engaging and relatable to the audience.

Works with

Who Judd Apatow Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Judd Apatow shares the most films with. Paul Rudd comes first, with 5 films together, followed by Adam Sandler (4).

FAQ

Judd Apatow: Questions & Answers

How many movies Judd Apatow has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Judd Apatow been in?

Judd Apatow is credited on 35 films, from 2001 to 2025. 3 of them as an actor and 13 as a director. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Judd Apatow's highest-grossing movie?

Knocked Up (2007) is Judd Apatow's biggest box office hit, with $220M worldwide, ahead of The 40 Year Old Virgin (2005) ($177M). Across every film with box office figures, Judd Apatow's movies have made $701M.

Judd Apatow's biggest hits

What is the best Judd Apatow movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Judd Apatow's best-rated film is Dads (2019) with a score of 71, followed by The King of Staten Island (2020) (68).

Best Judd Apatow movies, ranked

How old is Judd Apatow?

Judd Apatow is 58 years old, born on December 6, 1967 in New York City, U.S..

What is Judd Apatow's newest movie?

The most recent film on Judd Apatow's filmography is When We Went MAD! (2025), in the role of Self.

Who does Judd Apatow work with most often?

Judd Apatow shares the most films with Paul Rudd (5 films), Adam Sandler (4 films) and Michael Bonfiglio (4 films).

The Best Judd Apatow Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 35 credits.

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