
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).
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
- 2026
Latest work
Full filmography (21)- 2025
- 2019
- 2017
- 2016
- 2015
- 2015
- 2012
- 2011
Where to watch Jay Roach
Their films and TV shows you can watch now in the UK, and where.
- 2010
- 2009
- 2006
- 2000
- 1999
- 2004
- 1997
- 2002
The best Jay Roach films
By MovieNCo readers' ratings.
- 50 First Dates 2004
- The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy 2005
- Meet the parents 2000
- Trumbo 2015
- The Roses 2025
Awards
All their awardsA count of the awards MovieNCo covers: Emmy Awards (2000–2026).
- Emmy Awards 2 wins3 nominations
Has worked with
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Owen Wilson 4 films together Little Fockers, Meet the parents and 2 more
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Ben Stiller 4 films together Little Fockers, Meet the parents and 2 more
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Robert De Niro 4 films together Little Fockers, Meet the parents and 2 more
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John Hamburg 4 films together Little Fockers, Meet the parents and 2 more
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Blythe Danner 4 films together Little Fockers, Meet the parents and 2 more
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Teri Polo 4 films together Little Fockers, Meet the parents and 2 more
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Brian d'Arcy James 4 films together Bombshell, Sisters and 2 more
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Greg Glienna 4 films together Little Fockers, Meet the parents and 2 more
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Clint Howard 3 films together Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me, Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery and 1 more
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Stephen Root 3 films together Trumbo, Bombshell and 1 more
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.


















