Portrait of Jay Roach

Jay Roach

Authors · Directors · cinematographer · film producer

🇺🇸 United States

American filmmaker

About Jay Roach

Mathew "Jay" Roach (born June 14, 1957) is an American filmmaker. He is best known for directing movies, including the Austin Powers film series, Meet the Parents, Dinner for Schmucks, The Campaign, Trumbo, and Bombshell. He also produces films, including 2006's Borat. Jay Roach earned critical acclaim for directing and producing the political television drama films Recount, Game Change, and All the Way, producing the films under his company Everyman Pictures. For his work, he has received four Emmy Awards, of his six nominations.

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Known for
Barry, 50 First Dates, Meet the Fockers
Born
1957-06-14
Artist type
Person
Gender
Male
Origin
Albuquerque
Associated area
United States
Active period
1957-06-14
MusicBrainz description
filmmaker, producer
ISNI
0000000109202846

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