Judd Apatow (; born December 6, 1967) is an American producer, writer, director, actor, and comedian best known for his work in comedy films. He is the founder of
Apatow Productions, through which he produced and developed the cult television series
Freaks and Geeks,
Undeclared, and
Girls and directed and produced
The 40-Year-Old Virgin (2005),
Knocked Up (2007),
This Is 40 (2012), and
Trainwreck (2015). Apatow's work has won numerous awards including a
Primetime Emmy Award (for
The Ben Stiller Show), a Hollywood Comedy Award, and an AFI Award for
Bridesmaids (2011). His films have also been nominated for
Grammy Awards,
PGA Awards,
Golden Globe Awards, and
Academy Awards.