Jay Roach | |
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Born | Mathew Jay Roach June 14, 1957 Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S. |
Other names | M. Jay Roach |
Alma mater | Stanford University (BA) University of Southern California (MFA) |
Occupation | Filmmaker |
Years active | 1986–present |
Notable work | Austin Powers Mystery, Alaska Meet the Parents Dinner for Schmucks The Campaign Trumbo Bombshell |
Spouse | |
Children | 2 |
Mathew Jay Roach (born June 14, 1957) is an American filmmaker. He is best known for directing the Austin Powers film series, Meet the Parents, Dinner for Schmucks, The Campaign, Trumbo, and Bombshell.[1]
Roach also earned critical acclaim for directing and producing the political television drama films Recount, Game Change, and All the Way. He produced the films under his Everyman Pictures banner.[2] For his work, he has received four Primetime Emmy Awards from six nominations.