Jay Roach Biography
Jay Roach is an American film and television director, producer, and screenwriter, known for his work in the comedy genre.
Roach graduated from El Dorado High School in Albuquerque and then attended Stanford University, where he earned a degree in economics. After graduation, he went on to study filmmaking at the University of Southern California’s School of Cinematic Arts.
Roach started his career as a producer and director of television movies, including the critically acclaimed biographical drama “The Positively True Adventures of the Alleged Texas Cheerleader-Murdering Mom” (1993), which starred Holly Hunter. He later went on to direct several successful comedies, including the Austin Powers trilogy (1997-2002), “Meet the Parents” (2000), and “Meet the Fockers” (2004), which starred Ben Stiller and Robert De Niro.
Roach has also worked extensively in television, directing and producing numerous episodes of the popular political comedy series “Veep,” for which he won two Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series.
He also produced and directed the HBO movie “Recount” (2008), which chronicled the events surrounding the 2000 U.S. presidential election and won several awards, including three Primetime Emmy Awards.
Jay Roach Age
Mathew was born on 14 June, 1957 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S. He is [agecalc birthdate=1957-06-14]
Jay Roach Family
Roach was born to a father who was a military worker. He attended Eldorado High School graduating in 1975.
He then joined Stanford University receiving a BA in economics in 1980 and later in 1986 earned an M.F.A. in film production from the University of Southern California.
Jay Roach and Susanna Hoffs | Jay Roach Wife
Susanna Hoffs, a musician/actress from The Bangles, is married to Roach, and they have two sons together. Roach, who was raised a Southern Baptist, converted to Judaism before marrying Hoffs.
Jay Roach Production Company
His directing credits include the Emmy-winning HBO film Recount which then earned him two Emmy Awards, for Outstanding Directing for a Miniseries, Movie or a Dramatic Special and Outstanding Made for Television Movie in addition to a DGA Award.
Roach also directed the HBO film Game Change about the 2008 McCain/Palin campaign which then premiered March 2012 as one of the most watched films in HBO history.
Game Change gave him his third and fourth win Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Miniseries, Movie or a Dramatic Special & Outstanding Miniseries or Movie, as well as a Golden Globe and Peabody Award.
Jay Roach New Movie | Jay Fox News Film
- Fair and Balanced – 2019
Jay Roach Fair and Balanced | Roach Roger Ailes
Roach has directed Fair and Balanced from a screenplay by Charles Randolph. Lionsgate Films has scheduled the release of the film for December 20, 2019.
Fair and Balanced centers around the stories of various female Fox News personnel and their altercations with founder Roger Ailes.
Jay Roach Net Worth
Roach has an estimated net worth of $90 million.
