Judd Apatow Net Worth

What is Judd Apatow's Net Worth and Salary?

Judd Apatow, a renowned film director, producer, and writer, boasts an impressive net worth of $160 million. Born with a passion for comedy, Judd found his first job washing dishes at a Long Island comedy club. In high school, he launched a radio talk show, cold-calling comedians to discuss their process. He began performing stand-up comedy in his late teens, eventually moving to Los Angeles to attend the University of Southern California's Screenwriting program before dropping out to pursue his career.

Today, Judd Apatow is celebrated for his work on numerous successful projects, including The Ben Stiller Show, The Larry Sanders Show, Heavyweights, Freaks & Geeks, Undeclared, Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy, The 40-Year-Old Virgin, Knocked Up, Talladega Nights, Superbad, Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Funny People, Bridesmaids, The Five-Year Engagement, and This is 40. As the founder of Apatow Productions, he has produced countless films and TV shows. Throughout his illustrious career, Apatow has earned numerous awards and nominations.

Early Life

Born on December 6th, 1967, in New York City, Judd Apatow grew up in a Jewish family with two siblings. His parents divorced when he was 12. His initial foray into comedy came during a summer job at a comedy club. In high school, he started a comic radio station, interviewing icons like Steve Allen, Howard Stern, and Jerry Seinfeld. He began performing stand-up in his senior year and, after graduation, attended USC's Screenwriting program before dropping out to fully immerse himself in comedy.

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Career

After leaving USC, Judd Apatow moved into an apartment with Adam Sandler. He collaborated with Ben Stiller as a writer on The Ben Stiller Show, which was canceled in 1993. Apatow furthered his writing career with roles on The Larry Sanders Show and The Critic, co-writing the film Heavyweights.

He revised the script for The Cable Guy, starring Jim Carrey, and continued to rewrite scripts for many Adam Sandler films, often uncredited. In 1999, Apatow took a significant career leap as an executive producer for Freaks and Geeks, where he also directed and wrote several episodes. Although short-lived, it allowed him to form invaluable connections with the show's stars.

In 2004, Apatow produced Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy and its sequel. He directed his first film, The 40-Year-Old Virgin, in 2005 and wrote Fun with Dick and Jane. His further credits include Knocked Up, Talladega Nights, and producing Superbad, which was written by Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg. The trio collaborated again on Pineapple Express. Apatow co-wrote and produced Walk Hard and Drillbit Taylor.

Judd produced several hits in 2008, such as Forgetting Sarah Marshall and Step Brothers. Despite the failure of Year One in 2009, Funny People garnered accolades though it struggled at the box office. In 2010, he returned to success with Get Him to the Greek. Apatow produced the highly successful Bridesmaids, followed by Girls, Wanderlust, The Five-Year Engagement, This is 40, and Trainwreck.

Apatow created, wrote, and executive produced the Netflix series Love. In 2016, he produced Pee-wee's Big Holiday and co-directed the documentary Doc and Darryl. In 2017, he produced the acclaimed film The Big Sick. His film The King of Staten Island was released in 2020, straight to video-on-demand due to the pandemic.

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Relationships

In 1997, Judd Apatow married actress Leslie Mann, with whom he has two children, including actress Maude Apatow.

Real Estate

Judd Apatow has a vast real estate portfolio, owning multiple multi-million-dollar properties.

Pacific Palisades

In 2003, he purchased a $4.474 million property featuring a two-story home with six bedrooms and 5.5 bathrooms. The home boasts a curved staircase, a high-ceiling kitchen, a paneled library, and a state-of-the-art movie theater. In 2010, he listed this property for $6.495 million.

Brentwood Home

In 2009, Apatow bought a home from TV producer Marty Adelstein for $18.25 million and sold it for $27 million in September 2023.

Hawaii Property

Apatow owns a property on the Big Island of Hawaii, purchased for $4.9 million in 2009.

Malibu Beach House

In 2013, he bought a Malibu beach house for $10.825 million, which was later listed for $12 million in 2015.

Santa Monica Properties

In 2013, he acquired an empty lot for $8.6 million to construct a custom house. In 2018, he bought an $14.5 million penthouse formerly owned by actor William Holden, featuring two private elevators and a 2,000-square-foot rooftop deck.