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Paul Feig

  • Producer
  • Actor
  • Director
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Paul Feig at an event for Jackpot! (2024)
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Paul Feig is an American film director and writer who is known for creating Freaks and Geeks and directing Bridesmaids, The Heat, Spy and A Simple Favor. He is known for directing films starring frequent collaborator Melissa McCarthy. He also directed the highly controversial 2016 reboot of Ghostbusters. He also directed episodes of The Office.
BornSeptember 17, 1962
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BornSeptember 17, 1962
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    • Nominated for 5 Primetime Emmys
      • 8 wins & 13 nominations total

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    Known for

    Linda Cardellini, John Francis Daley, James Franco, Samm Levine, Seth Rogen, Martin Starr, and Jason Segel in Freaks and Geeks (1999)
    Freaks and Geeks
    8.8
    TV Series
    • Producer
    Sandra Bullock, Demián Bichir, Melissa McCarthy, Michael McDonald, Adam Ray, and Spoken Reasons in The Heat (2013)
    The Heat
    6.6
    • Producer
    • 2013
    Paul Feig, David Goldman, Aaron Schwartz, Kenan Thompson, and Shaun Weiss in Heavyweights (1995)
    Heavyweights
    6.6
    • Tim
    • 1995
    Melissa McCarthy in Spy (2015)
    Spy
    7.0
    • Producer
    • 2015

    Credits

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    Producer

    • A Simple Favor Sequel
      • producer
      • Post-production
      • 2025
    • 24-7
      • producer
      • Pre-production
    • Spy 2
      • producer
      • In Development
    • The Housemaid
      • producer
      • Pre-production
    • Drop-Off
      • producer
      • Pre-production
      • TV Series
    • Q Talks
      • executive producer
      • Post-production
      • TV Series
    • John Cena and Awkwafina in Jackpot! (2024)
      Jackpot!
      5.8
      • producer (p.g.a)
      • 2024
    • Lennon Parham, Ophelia Lovibond, Idara Victor, Jake Johnson, Jessica Lowe, and Oscar Montoya in Minx (2022)
      Minx
      7.6
      TV Series
      • executive producer
      • 2022–2023
    • Upsidedown (2023)
      Upsidedown
      Short
      • producer
      • 2023
    • Welcome to Flatch (2022)
      Welcome to Flatch
      6.7
      TV Series
      • executive producer
      • 2022–2023
    • Help Me Understand (2023)
      Help Me Understand
      7.2
      Short
      • producer
      • 2023
    • Vanita Kalra in Auntie (2022)
      Auntie
      7.4
      Short
      • executive producer
      • 2022
    • Charlize Theron, Kerry Washington, Sophia Anne Caruso, and Sofia Wylie in The School for Good and Evil (2022)
      The School for Good and Evil
      5.9
      • producer (produced by, p.g.a.)
      • 2022
    • The Hostage (2022)
      The Hostage
      8.7
      Short
      • executive producer
      • 2022
    • Leea Ayers and Ryan Arthur in Eboni 8 (2022)
      Eboni 8
      Short
      • executive producer
      • 2022
    • Roommates (2022)
      Roommates
      7.2
      Short
      • executive producer
      • 2022
    • Jane Levy in Zoey's Extraordinary Christmas (2021)
      Zoey's Extraordinary Christmas
      7.2
      • executive producer
      • 2021
    • William Jackson Harper in Love Life (2020)
      Love Life
      7.5
      TV Series
      • executive producer
      • 2020–2021
    • Jane Levy in Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist (2020)
      Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist
      8.1
      TV Series
      • executive producer
      • 2020–2021
    • Harami (2020)
      Harami
      7.4
      • executive producer
      • 2020
    • Jessica Barden in Holler (2020)
      Holler
      6.2
      • executive producer
      • 2020

    Actor

    • Jane Levy in Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist (2020)
      Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist
      8.1
      TV Series
      • Dale Copperwood (uncredited)
      • 2020
    • Song of Back and Neck (2018)
      Song of Back and Neck
      5.7
      • Dr. Street
      • 2018
    • Elliott Gould, Mark Feuerstein, Liza Lapira, Linda Lavin, and David Walton in 9JKL (2017)
      9JKL
      5.1
      TV Series
      • Paul Feig
      • 2017
    • Melissa McCarthy in Spy (2015)
      Spy
      7.0
      • Drunken Guest at Paris Hotel (uncredited)
      • 2015
    • Maron (2013)
      Maron
      7.7
      TV Series
      • Warren
      • 2014
    • Sandra Bullock, Demián Bichir, Melissa McCarthy, Michael McDonald, Adam Ray, and Spoken Reasons in The Heat (2013)
      The Heat
      6.6
      • Doctor (uncredited)
      • 2013
    • Steve Carell, Jenna Fischer, Rainn Wilson, John Krasinski, and B.J. Novak in The Office (2005)
      The Office
      9.0
      TV Series
      • The Animal Trainer
      • 2013
    • NTSF:SD:SUV (2011)
      NTSF:SD:SUV
      7.3
      TV Series
      • OCD Detective
      • 2012
    • Cameron Diaz in Bad Teacher (2011)
      Bad Teacher
      5.7
      • Dad at Carwash
      • 2011
    • Rose Byrne, Melissa McCarthy, Maya Rudolph, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Kristen Wiig, and Ellie Kemper in Bridesmaids (2011)
      Bridesmaids
      6.8
      • Wedding Guest (uncredited)
      • 2011
    • Edie Falco in Nurse Jackie (2009)
      Nurse Jackie
      7.8
      TV Series
      • Mr. Spagnolo
      • 2010
    • Vote Garner! (2009)
      Vote Garner!
      5.3
      Video
      • Dr. Elias Bezelle
      • 2009
    • John C. Reilly in Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story (2007)
      Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story
      6.8
      • Different DJ (uncredited)
      • 2007
    • Katherine Heigl and Seth Rogen in Knocked Up (2007)
      Knocked Up
      6.9
      • Fantasy Baseball Guy
      • 2007
    • Jason Bateman, Jeffrey Tambor, Will Arnett, Michael Cera, and Alia Shawkat in Arrested Development (2003)
      Arrested Development
      8.7
      TV Series
      • Magician
      • 2005

    Director

    • A Simple Favor Sequel
      • Director
      • Post-production
      • 2025
    • The Housemaid
      • Director
      • Pre-production
    • John Cena and Awkwafina in Jackpot! (2024)
      Jackpot!
      5.8
      • Director
      • 2024
    • Charlize Theron, Kerry Washington, Sophia Anne Caruso, and Sofia Wylie in The School for Good and Evil (2022)
      The School for Good and Evil
      5.9
      • Director (directed by)
      • 2022
    • Welcome to Flatch (2022)
      Welcome to Flatch
      6.7
      TV Series
      • Director
      • 2022
    • Emilia Clarke and Henry Golding in Last Christmas (2019)
      Last Christmas
      6.5
      • Director
      • 2019
    • Girls Code
      TV Movie
      • Director
      • 2018
    • Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively in A Simple Favor: Flash Mob (Alternate Ending) (2018)
      A Simple Favor: Flash Mob (Alternate Ending)
      5.7
      Video
      • Director
      • 2018
    • Groom
      • Director
      • 2018
    • Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively in A Simple Favor (2018)
      A Simple Favor
      6.8
      • Director
      • 2018
    • Jimmy Kimmel in Jimmy Returns, The 2018 Oscars (2018)
      Jimmy Returns, The 2018 Oscars
      3.7
      TV Short
      • Director
      • 2018
    • Jimmy's Guide to How to Win an Oscar (2017)
      Jimmy's Guide to How to Win an Oscar
      3.4
      Video
      • Director
      • 2017
    • Leslie Jones, Melissa McCarthy, Kate McKinnon, Chris Hemsworth, and Kristen Wiig in Ghostbusters (2016)
      Ghostbusters
      6.8
      • Director
      • 2016
    • Melissa McCarthy in Spy (2015)
      Spy
      7.0
      • Director
      • 2015
    • People in New Jersey (2013)
      People in New Jersey
      2.9
      TV Short
      • Director
      • 2013
    • Sandra Bullock, Demián Bichir, Melissa McCarthy, Michael McDonald, Adam Ray, and Spoken Reasons in The Heat (2013)
      The Heat
      6.6
      • Director
      • 2013
    • Steve Carell, Jenna Fischer, Rainn Wilson, John Krasinski, and B.J. Novak in The Office (2005)
      The Office
      9.0
      TV Series
      • Director
      • 2005–2011
    • In-development projects at IMDbPro

    Videos18

    Paul Feig | Director Supercut
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    Paul Feig | Director Supercut
    Do the 'Ghostbusters' Believe in Ghosts?
    Interview 1:28
    Do the 'Ghostbusters' Believe in Ghosts?
    Gina Rodriguez and More on Early IMDb Credits, Movies That Inspired Them
    Interview 2:14
    Gina Rodriguez and More on Early IMDb Credits, Movies That Inspired Them
    Golden Globe Winner Aaron Sorkin and Other Filmmakers on Their Creative Process
    Interview 2:19
    Golden Globe Winner Aaron Sorkin and Other Filmmakers on Their Creative Process
    Official Trailer
    Trailer 2:14
    Official Trailer
    The Joel Mchale Show With Joel Mchale: Season 2
    Trailer 0:44
    The Joel Mchale Show With Joel Mchale: Season 2
    The Joel Mchale Show With Joel Mchale: Roller Coaster?
    Trailer 2:03
    The Joel Mchale Show With Joel Mchale: Roller Coaster?
    The Joel Mchale Show With Joel Mchale: Skip Joel
    Trailer 2:40
    The Joel Mchale Show With Joel Mchale: Skip Joel
    Joel Mchale Show With Joel Mchale: Thank You, Lasagna
    Trailer 3:02
    Joel Mchale Show With Joel Mchale: Thank You, Lasagna
    The Joel Mchale Show With Joel Mchale: It's Working
    Trailer 1:42
    The Joel Mchale Show With Joel Mchale: It's Working
    The Joel McHale Show with Joel McHale
    Trailer 0:48
    The Joel McHale Show with Joel McHale
    The Joel Mchale Show With Joel Mchale: Coffee Is Delicious
    Trailer 1:15
    The Joel Mchale Show With Joel Mchale: Coffee Is Delicious

    Personal details

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    • Alternative name
      • Skylar Billing
    • Height
      • 6′ (1.83 m)
    • Born
      • September 17, 1962
      • Mount Clemens, Michigan, USA
    • Spouse
      • Laurie KaronSeptember 23, 1994 - present
    • Parents
        Elaine Elizabeth Feig
    • Other works
      Had his own episode of "The Unnaturals" on Comedy Channel
    • Publicity listings
      • 1 Interview
      • 5 Articles

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      In 1986, Feig appeared on The $25,000 Pyramid (1982) and won $29,000 which he used to finance a run at stand-up comedy.
    • Quotes
      Every director should take an acting class.
    • Trademarks
        Always wears a suit and tie when he directs.

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