Judd Apatow's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Judd Apatow. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Judd Apatow is an influential American director, producer, screenwriter, and comedian. He gained prominence through his comedy films and founded Apatow Productions. He is known for writing, producing, and directing successful movies such as The 40-Year-Old Virgin, Knocked Up, Funny People, This Is 40, Trainwreck, The King of Staten Island and The Bubble. Apatow's work has significantly impacted the comedy genre in film.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2005: The 40-Year-Old Virgin Release and Success

In 2005, Judd Apatow made his feature directorial debut with "The 40-Year-Old Virgin", which he co-wrote and directed. The film was a box office success and received numerous awards.

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June 2007: Release of Knocked Up

In June 2007, Judd Apatow's second film, the romantic comedy "Knocked Up", was released to critical and commercial success.

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August 2007: Superbad Box Office Success

In August 2007, Superbad opened at No. 1 in the box office to critical acclaim, taking in $33 million in its opening weekend.

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2007: Grammy Nomination

In 2007, Judd Apatow received a Grammy nomination for co-writing the song "Walk Hard", which was nominated for Best Song Written for Motion Picture.

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2011: Producing Bridesmaids

In 2011, Judd Apatow produced "Bridesmaids", which grossed $288.4 million worldwide and received multiple award nominations, including Oscar, Golden Globe, and Screen Actors Guild Award nominations. It also won a Critics' Choice Movie Award and a People's Choice Award.

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2012: Hollywood Comedy Award and Herb Sargent Award

In 2012, Judd Apatow was honored with the Hollywood Comedy Award at the 16th annual Hollywood Film Awards, presented by the Hollywood Film Festival. Also in 2012, he received the Herb Sargent Award for Comedy Excellence from the Writers Guild East.

2013: Primetime Emmy Nomination for Girls

In 2013, Judd Apatow's work on "Girls" received a nomination for Outstanding Comedy Series at the Primetime Emmys.

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2015: Trainwreck's Golden Globe Nominations

In 2015, Apatow's film "Trainwreck" received two Golden Globe nominations, including one for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy. It was the first film directed by Apatow to be nominated for this award. The film also received 3 Critics' Choice Movie Awards nominations in 2015, including Best Comedy.

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2015: Honored by the Rape Treatment Foundation

In 2015, Judd Apatow was honored by the Rape Treatment Foundation for his advocacy and support of women in Hollywood and victims of sexual assault.

2016: Generation Award at Just for Laughs

In 2016, Judd Apatow was presented with the Generation Award at the Just for Laughs comedy festival in Montreal, in recognition of his contributions to comedy.

2017: Awarded ACLU Bill of Rights Award

In 2017, Judd Apatow was awarded the ACLU Bill of Rights Award for his advocacy on behalf of women in the arts.

January 2018: Release of May It Last: A Portrait Of The Avett Brothers

In January 2018, "May It Last: A Portrait Of The Avett Brothers", co-directed by Judd Apatow, aired on HBO. The documentary, which chronicles the making of the Avett Brothers' album "True Sadness", later won the SXSW Audience Award.

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September 2018: Emmy Award for The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling

In September 2018, Judd Apatow won the Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Special award at the Creative Arts Emmy Awards for his work on "The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling".

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2018: The Big Sick Receives Award Nominations

In 2018, "The Big Sick", which Judd Apatow produced, was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay. It also won Best Comedy at the Critics' Choice Awards and received AFI Movies of the Year Award.

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