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Paul Feig

  • Producer
  • Actor
  • Director
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Paul Feig at an event for Paul (2011)
From 'Bridesmaids' to 'A Simple Favor' here's a look at some of our favorite moments from Paul Feig's films. Which is your favorite?
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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 & 12 nominations total

Photos93

Paul Feig and Judy Greer in Judy Greer & Paul Feig (2022)
Jane Krakowski and Paul Feig in Jane Krakowski/Paul Feig/Chvrches (2019)
Paul Feig and Blake Griffin in The Late Late Show with James Corden (2015)
Paul Feig, Milana Vayntrub, and Neil Casey in @midnight (2013)
Jude Law, Paul Feig, and Melissa McCarthy in Spy (2015)
Paul Feig in Spy (2015)
Melissa Joan Hart, Andrew Keegan, and Paul Feig in Sabrina the Teenage Witch (1996)
Paul Feig and Kristen Wiig in Bridesmaids (2011)
Paul Feig in Bridesmaids (2011)
Judd Apatow and Paul Feig in Bridesmaids (2011)
Peter Facinelli, Edie Falco, and Paul Feig in Nurse Jackie (2009)
Paul Feig, David Goldman, Joseph Wayne Miller, and Robert Zalkind in Heavyweights (1995)

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 and Melissa McCarthy in The Heat (2013)
The Heat
6.6
  • Producer
  • 2013
Paul Feig, Max Goldblatt, 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

  • Upsidedown
    • producer
    • Short
    • 2023
  • Q Talks
    • executive producer
    • Post-production
    • TV Series
  • Grand Death Lotto
    • producer
    • In Production
  • Drop-Off
    • producer
    • Pre-production
    • TV Series
  • Spy 2
    • producer
    • In Development
  • 24-7
    • producer
    • Pre-production
  • Welcome to Flatch (2022)
    Welcome to Flatch
    • executive producer
    • TV Series
    • 2022–2023
  • Help Me Understand (2023)
    Help Me Understand
    • producer
    • Short
    • 2023
  • Vanita Kalra in Auntie (2022)
    Auntie
    • executive producer
    • Short
    • 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
    • producer (produced by, p.g.a.)
    • 2022
  • The Hostage (2022)
    The Hostage
    • executive producer
    • Short
    • 2022
  • Michael Angarano, Lennon Parham, Ophelia Lovibond, Idara Victor, Jake Johnson, Jessica Lowe, and Oscar Montoya in Minx (2022)
    Minx
    • executive producer
    • TV Series
    • 2022
  • Roommates (2022)
    Roommates
    • executive producer
    • Short
    • 2022
  • Jane Levy in Zoey's Extraordinary Christmas (2021)
    Zoey's Extraordinary Christmas
    • executive producer
    • 2021
  • William Jackson Harper in Love Life (2020)
    Love Life
    • executive producer
    • TV Series
    • 2020–2021
  • Jane Levy in Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist (2020)
    Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist
    • executive producer
    • TV Series
    • 2020–2021
  • Rizwan Shaikh, Harsh Rajendra Rane, and Emraan Hashmi in Harami (2020)
    Harami
    • executive producer
    • 2020
  • Jessica Barden in Holler (2020)
    Holler
    • executive producer
    • 2020
  • Baldwin Beauty (2020)
    Baldwin Beauty
    • producer
    • Short
    • 2020
  • Emilia Clarke and Henry Golding in Last Christmas (2019)
    Last Christmas
    • producer (produced by, p.g.a.)
    • 2019
  • The Shabbos Goy (2019)
    The Shabbos Goy
    • executive producer
    • Short
    • 2019

Actor

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

Director

  • Grand Death Lotto
    • Director
    • In Production
  • Charlize Theron, Kerry Washington, Sophia Anne Caruso, and Sofia Wylie in The School for Good and Evil (2022)
    The School for Good and Evil
    • Director (directed by)
    • 2022
  • Welcome to Flatch (2022)
    Welcome to Flatch
    • Director
    • TV Series
    • 2022
  • Emilia Clarke and Henry Golding in Last Christmas (2019)
    Last Christmas
    • Director
    • 2019
  • Girls Code
    • Director
    • TV Movie
    • 2018
  • A Simple Favor: Deleted Scenes (2018)
    A Simple Favor: Deleted Scenes
    • Director
    • Video
    • 2018
  • A Simple Favor: Flash Mob (Alternate Ending) (2018)
    A Simple Favor: Flash Mob (Alternate Ending)
    • Director
    • Video
    • 2018
  • Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively in A Simple Favor (2018)
    A Simple Favor
    • Director
    • 2018
  • Jimmy Kimmel in Jimmy Returns, The 2018 Oscars (2018)
    Jimmy Returns, The 2018 Oscars
    • Director
    • TV Short
    • 2018
  • Jimmy's Guide to How to Win an Oscar (2017)
    Jimmy's Guide to How to Win an Oscar
    • Director
    • Video
    • 2017
  • Leslie Jones, Melissa McCarthy, Kate McKinnon, Chris Hemsworth, and Kristen Wiig in Ghostbusters (2016)
    Ghostbusters
    • Director
    • 2016
  • Melissa McCarthy in Spy (2015)
    Spy
    • Director
    • 2015
  • People in New Jersey
    • Director
    • TV Movie
    • 2013
  • Sandra Bullock and Melissa McCarthy in The Heat (2013)
    The Heat
    • Director
    • 2013
  • Steve Carell, Jenna Fischer, Rainn Wilson, John Krasinski, and B.J. Novak in The Office (2005)
    The Office
    • Director
    • TV Series
    • 2005–2011
  • Rose Byrne, Melissa McCarthy, Maya Rudolph, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Kristen Wiig, and Ellie Kemper in Bridesmaids (2011)
    Bridesmaids
    • Director
    • 2011
  • In-development projects at IMDbPro

Videos18

Paul Feig | Director Supercut
Clip 1:37
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
    • 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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