Jay RoachAKA:
M. Jay Roach
Nationality:
American Birthdate:
00/00/1957 Birthplace:
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biography
Jay Roach made his feature directorial debut with the "Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery" (1997), which united the suave glamour of a James Bond film with the sharp silliness of a Peter Sellers vehicle. A fun summer movie, it received decent reviews and box office returns, but proved a greater success on home video, where it became a big seller and repeatedly viewed cult classic. Written by and starring comedic actor Mike Myers, the film opened with a truly inspired musical romp on a swinging 60s Carnaby Street, introducing popular ladies man Austin Powers (Myers), a fashion
Credits
milestones
Year
Milestone
Helmed the student film, "Asleep at the Wheel" while attending USC
1991
Served as consultant to director Jessi Wells on the feature "Zoo Radio"
1993
Wrote and co-produced with Pen Densham the sci-fi series "Space Rangers" (CBS)
1993
Co-produced the TV-movie "Lifepod" (FOX), a sci-fi remake of Alfred Hitchcock's "Lifeboat"
1994
Co-wrote with John Rice and Joe Batteer the film "Blown Away"; co-produced by Densham
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