The Roses
2025 · 6.6/10
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Jay Roach
Director & actor · born 14 June 1957 · Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
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.
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. He has received four Primetime Emmy Awards from six nominations for his work.
Where to start: Trumbo (2015).
As director 18
Coastal Elites
2020 · 5.8/10
New
Bombshell
2019 · 6.8/10
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All the Way
2016 · 6.7/10
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Trumbo
2015 · 7.2/10
Worth the Hype
The Campaign
2012 · 5.8/10
Snoozefest
Game Change
2012 · 6.9/10
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Dinner for Schmucks
2010 · 5.7/10
Snoozefest
Recount
2008 · 6.8/10
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Earth to America
2005 · 7.7/10
New
Meet the Fockers
2004 · 6.2/10
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Austin Powers in Goldmember
2002 · 6.0/10
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Meet the Parents
2000 · 6.7/10
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Behind the Scenes of 'Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me'
1999 · 8.0/10
New
Mystery, Alaska
1999 · 6.3/10
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Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me
1999 · 6.3/10
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Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery
1997 · 6.6/10
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Zoo Radio
1991 · 4.5/10
NewAs actor 3
TV shows 4
Frequently asked questions
What is the best Jay Roach movie?
By viewer score, Trumbo (2015) at 7.2/10.
What are Jay Roach’s most popular movies?
Meet the Parents, Meet the Fockers, Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery.
How many movies has Jay Roach made?
21 films on TMDB, 18 as director, 3 as actor.