Jay Roach
Known for
Jay Roach is an American director rather than a performer whose name sits in the credits rather than on the poster. Whatever else appears, comedy runs through the filmography. 20 entries make up the record, most of them known only to people who read credits. 'Meet the Parents' is the one title here with a genuinely wide audience. 'Meet the Fockers' is a second title with real reach.
Jay Roach
13 Directed
3 Series
Jay Roach is an American director rather than a performer whose name sits in the credits rather than on the poster. Whatever else appears, comedy runs through the filmography. 20 entries make up the record, most of them known only to people who read credits. 'Meet the Parents' is the one title here with a genuinely wide audience. 'Meet the Fockers' is a second title with real reach.
Movies
Director
Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me
1999
Director
The Roses
2025
Director
Meet the Fockers
2004
Director
Austin Powers in Goldmember
2002
Director
Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery
1997
Director
Meet the Parents
2000
Director
The Campaign
2012
Director
Bombshell
2019
Director
Dinner for Schmucks
2010
Director
Mystery, Alaska
1999
Director
Trumbo
2015
Director
Zoo Radio
1991
Full Filmography
The Roses
Director
2025
Film
High Desert
Director · 1 episode
2023–
TV
Bombshell
Director
2019
Film
Trumbo
Director
2015
Film
The Brink
Director · 1 episode
2015–
TV
The Campaign
Director
2012
Film
Dinner for Schmucks
Director
2010
Film
Meet the Fockers
Director
2004
Film
Austin Powers in Goldmember
Director
2002
Film
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Jay Roach and where are they from?
Jay Roach is 69 years old, born on June 14, 1957 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Jay Roach?
Jay Roach is best known for directing Meet the Parents, Meet the Fockers, Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery.
How many movies has Jay Roach directed?
Over a 35-year career (since 1991), Jay Roach has directed or written 13 films and worked on 3 TV shows.
What was Jay Roach's first movie?
The career of Jay Roach began with Zoo Radio (1991).
What is Jay Roach's most recent movie or series?
Jay Roach's most recent release is The Roses, which premiered on August 27, 2025.
What TV shows has Jay Roach created or directed?
On television, Jay Roach has appeared in The Brink, High Desert, Space Rangers.
Jay Roach
1957-06-14 · 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.Jay Roach, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.