Jay Roach
American filmmaker
Matthew Jay Roach (born June 14, 1957) is an American movie director, producer and screenwriter. He is best known for directing the Austin Powers movies and Meet the Parents.[1] He also directed the comedy movie Dinner for Schmucks (2010), the HBO political dramas Recount (2008) and Game Change (2012), and the political comedy The Campaign (2012).[2] His twelfth movie, the biographical drama Trumbo, was released on November 6, 2015 to positive reviews. He won two Emmy Awards (2008, 2012).
Jay Roach | |
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.jpg) Roach at the 2013 Peabody Awards | |
| Born | Matthew Jay Roach June 14, 1957 Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S. |
| Other names | M. Jay Roach |
| Alma mater | Stanford University University of Southern California |
| Occupation(s) | Film director, film producer and screenwriter |
| Years active | 1986–present |
| Spouse(s) | Susanna Hoffs (1993–present; 2 children) |
References
change- ↑ Stanford Magazine, July/Aug 2007
- ↑ Lazarus, Catie (June 5, 2013). "Talking to Jay Roach About 'Austin Powers', 'Meet the Parents', and Directing Big-Budget Comedies". splitsider.com. Archived from the original on April 14, 2015. Retrieved September 25, 2014.
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