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Jay Roach

Jay Roach

American director and producer

Age
69years old
Born
14 June 1957Alburquerque (New mexico)
Nationality
USA
Star sign
Gemini
Years active
1997–2025

Known for

About Jay Roach

Jay Roach is an American director and producer. They were born on 14 June 1957 in Alburquerque (New mexico). Their career spans 20 titles, among them Little Fockers (2010), Brüno (2009) and Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan (2006).

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Their career in figures

The earliest credit MovieNCo has for Jay Roach is Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997); in all, 20 films over 28 years. They have worked as producer in 17 and director in 12. Their title most voted by MovieNCo readers is Little Fockers (2010), with 52 votes. Their busiest decade is the 2010s, with 9 titles. The person they have worked with most is Owen Wilson, on 4 films, among them Little Fockers and Meet the parents.

Coming up

  1. 2026
    Out 25 November 2026

    Focker In-Law

    Producer

Latest work

Full filmography (21)
  1. 2025

    The Roses

    Director · Producer

    Where to watch
    6.8
  2. 2019

    Bombshell

    Director · Producer

    Where to watch
    6.4
  3. 2017 6.2
  4. 2016

    All the Way

    Director · Producer

    Where to watch
    8.0
  5. 2015 5.4
  6. 2015

    Trumbo

    Director · Producer

    Where to watch
    7.0
  7. 2012

    The Campaign

    Director · Producer

    Where to watch
    6.1
  8. 2011

    Game Change

    Director · Producer

    Where to watch
    7.2

Where to watch Jay Roach

Their films and TV shows you can watch now in the UK, and where.

  1. 2010 4.9
  2. 2009 4.9
  3. 2006 5.5
  4. 2000

    Meet the parents

    Director · Producer

    Where to watch
    7.1
  5. 1999 5.6
  6. 2004

    Meet the Fockers

    Director · Producer

    Where to watch
    6.6
  7. 1997 5.2
  8. 2002 5.1

The best Jay Roach films

By MovieNCo readers' ratings.

  1. 50 First Dates 2004 7.2
  2. The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy 2005 7.1
  3. Meet the parents 2000 7.1
  4. Trumbo 2015 7.0
  5. The Roses 2025 6.8

A count of the awards MovieNCo covers: Emmy Awards (2000–2026).

  • Emmy Awards 2 wins3 nominations

Has worked with

Questions about Jay Roach

How old is Jay Roach?

Jay Roach is 69 years old: born on 14 June 1957 in Alburquerque (New mexico).

What are the best Jay Roach films?

By MovieNCo readers' ratings, the best Jay Roach films are 50 First Dates (2004, 7.2), The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (2005, 7.1) and Meet the parents (2000, 7.1).

What is Jay Roach's next film?

Jay Roach's next release is Focker In-Law, out on 25 November 2026.

How many films and TV shows has Jay Roach been in?

MovieNCo lists 20 films for Jay Roach, from Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997) to The Roses (2025).

How many awards has Jay Roach won?

Jay Roach has won 2 awards from 3 nominations. By award: Emmy Awards, 2 of 3. A count of the awards MovieNCo covers.

What is Jay Roach's star sign?

Jay Roach is a Gemini: born on 14 June.

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