Judd Apatow

Judd was one of just 105 people who were invited to the AMPAS in 2008.

In 2002, Judd directed a costume design skit for the 74th Annual Academy Awards. Owen Wilson and Ben Stiller were in the skit.

Judd appeared on Adam Sandler's comedy album "What the Hell Happened To Me?" in 1996.

Judd has cast Jason Segel, Seth Rogen, Martin Starr, Paul Rudd, Leslie Mann, Matthew McKane, Jay Baruchel, Jonah Hill and Craig Robinson in alot of his movies.

Judd was nominated six times for an Emmy award for his work on The Larry Sanders Show.

His writing style of character driven plots comes from his mentor Garry Shandling.

Judd started his career in comedy in high school where he was the host of a segment on the school's radio station called the Club Comedy. During his time at the radio station, he interviewed Steve Allen, Howard Stern, Harold Ramis and John Candy, and then-unknowns Jerry Seinfeld and Jay Leno. His mom worked at a comedy club so she had access to these contacts.

He lists filmmakers James L. Brooks, Hal Ashby, Robert Altman and John Cassavetes among his favorites.

As of June 2007, Judd lives with his family at the Pacific Palisades in LA.

Even with screenwriters Akiva Goldsman and Stephen Gaghan's sponsorship, Judd was turned down to be a memeber of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

He is 5' 8½" tall.

He was ranked number one on EW's The 50 Smartest People in Hollywood list in 2007.

He has said that his favorite comedy movie is Young Frankenstein.

He asked his comedy idol, Steve Martin, for his autograph before he was famous. Martin refused (he didn't give autographs at his home) which caused Judd to write him a letter with some nicely placed profanity. In response, Martin sent him a copy of his book, "Cruel Shoes" with the inscription "Sorry, I didn't realize I was speaking to THE Judd Apatow".

Judd's first job was as a dishwasher in a comedy club. He took the job so he could meet stand-up comics.

Judd came to Hollywood when he was only 17.

Actor Adam Sandler used to be Judd's roommate.

Judd discovered actor Jay Baruchel and actress Amy Poehler.

Judd has a long history of working with members of the frat pack. Apatow has worked with every single main member at least once.

On June 9, 1997 Judd married actress Leslie Mann. They have two children together named Maude and Iris.

Apatow, to this day claims that he was wrongly uncredited for his part in writing The Cable Guy. He states that he wrote, and rewrote almost all of the script and received no credit. However, the courts did not agree.

Judd Apatow co-wrote the Disney movie Heavyweights.

Judd is co-writer of the remake of Fun With Dick and Jane. The new version stars Jim Carrey and Téa Leoni.

Had a big screen hit with The 40-Year-Old Virgin. Apatow directed and co-wrote the film, which was #1 at the Box Office for two consecutive weeks.