Judd Apatow

American comedian and filmmaker (born 1967)
Person human Q325396
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Summary

Judd Apatow was born on December 6, 1967[1], in Syosset[2]. He has worked as an actor[3], screenwriter[4], film producer[5], film director[6], and writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.14% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (40,607 views/month, #1,425 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Place of birth: Flushing[9]
  • Spouse: Leslie Mann[10]
  • Child: Maude Apatow[11], Iris Apatow[12]
  • Country of citizenship: United States[13]
  • Native language: English[14]
  • Occupation: television actor[15], voice actor[16], television director[17], film actor[18], showrunner[19], television producer[20], comedian[21], director[22]
  • Educated at: University of Southern California[23], Syosset High School[24], USC School of Cinematic Arts[25]
  • Notable work: The 40-Year-Old Virgin[26], Knocked Up[27], Superbad[28], Forgetting Sarah Marshall[29], Pineapple Express[30], Funny People[31], Bridesmaids[32], This Is 40[33]
  • Award received: Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series[34]
  • Member of: Writers Guild of America West[35]
  • Influenced by: Steve Martin[36]
  • Sex or gender: male[37]
  • Commons category: Judd Apatow[38]
  • Residence: Los Angeles[39]
  • Family name: Apatow[40]
  • Given name: Judd[41]
  • Official website: http://www.myspace.com/juddapatow[42]
  • Topic's main category: Category:Judd Apatow[43]
  • Work location: United States[44]
  • Filmography: Judd Apatow filmography[45]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[46]

Why It Matters

Judd Apatow has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]

He has been cited as an influence by Seth Rogen[49], an actor[50], b. 1982[51], of Canada[52], awarded the MTV Movie Award for Best Jaw Dropping Moment[53], specialised in film[54].

FAQs

Where was Judd Apatow born?

Judd Apatow was born in Syosset[2].

Who was Judd Apatow married to?

Judd Apatow's spouses include Leslie Mann[10].

What did Judd Apatow do for work?

Judd Apatow worked as an actor[3], screenwriter[4], film producer[5], film director[6], and writer[7].

Where did Judd Apatow go to school?

Judd Apatow was educated at University of Southern California[23], Syosset High School[24], and USC School of Cinematic Arts[25].

What awards did Judd Apatow receive?

Honors received include Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series[34].

Who did Judd Apatow influence?

Judd Apatow has been cited as an influence by Seth Rogen[49].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [9] ↑ . debate.org. debate.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [37] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  5. [13] ↑ . Museum of Modern Art online collection. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  13. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  24. [22] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [34] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  29. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  30. [40] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  43. [44] ↑ . www.acmi.net.au. wikidata.org.
  44. [45] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  45. [46] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [49] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [50] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [51] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [52] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [53] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [54] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [47] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [48] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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