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Jay Roach Bio, Age, Height, Parents , Siblings, Wife, Tv shows, Films And Net worth

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John Parsons

Published Feb 22, 2026

Jay Roach Biography

Jay Roach is an American filmmaker. He is well known for directing the Austin Powers film series, Meet the Parents, Dinner for Schmucks, The Campaign, Trumbo, and Bombshell.

Jay earned critical acclaim for directing and producing the political drama films Recount, Game Change, and All the Way. He produced these films under his Everyman Pictures banner. For his work, he has received four Primetime Emmy Awards from six nominations.

10 Quick Facts About Jay Roach

Here is a list of 10 facts

  • Name: Mathew Jay Roach
  • Age: 65 years (2022)
  • Birthday: 14 June 1957
  • Zodiac Sign: Gemini
  • Height: 6 feet 0½ inch (1.84 m)
  • Nationality: American
  • Occupation: filmmaker
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Salary: Under review
  • Net worth:  $100 Million

Jay Roach Age

Jay is 65 years old as of 2022, he was born on 14 June 1957, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States. He celebrates his birthday on 14 June every year and his birth sign is Gemini.

Jay Roach Height

Jay stands at a height of 6 feet 0½ inch (1.84 m).

Jay Roach Weight

Jay Weighs 75 Kg

Jay Roach Education

Jay graduated from Eldorado High School in 1975. He received a BA in economics from Stanford University in 1980 and later earned a Master of Fine Arts in film production from the University of Southern California in 1986.

Jay Roach Family, Parents, Siblings

Jay was born and raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where his father was a military worker. He has not revealed much information about his mother and father including their names and if he has any siblings. This information will be updated as soon as it is available.

Jay Roach Wife

Jay is married to his lovely wife musician and actress Susanna Hoffs of The Bangles. The couple did their wedding in 1993 and together they are blessed with two sons. Jay was raised a Southern Baptist and converted to Judaism before marrying Hoffs.

Jay Roach Net Worth

Jay has an estimated net worth of $100 million dollars as of 2022. This includes his assets, money and income. His primary source of income is his career as a filmmaker. Through his various sources of income, Jay has been able to accumulate a good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

Jay Roach Measurements and Facts

Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Roach

Jay Roach Wiki

  • Full Names: Mathew Jay Roach
  • Popular As: Jay Roach
  • Gender: Male
  • Occupation / Profession: Filmmaker
  • Nationality: American
  • Race / Ethnicity: Not known
  • Religion: Judaism
  • Sexual Orientation: Heterosexual

Jay Roach Birthday

  • Age: 65 years (2022)
  • Zodiac Sign: Gemini
  • Date of Birth: 14 June 1957,
  • Place of Birth: Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
  • Birthday: 14 June

Jay Roach Body Measurements

  • Height / How Tall?: 6 feet 0½ inch (1.84 m).
  • Weight: Jay Weighs 75 Kg
  • Eye Color: Black
  • Hair Color: Black
  • Shoe Size: To be Updated
  • Chest Size: To be Updated
  • Waist Size: To be Updated
  • Hip Size: To be Updated

Roach Family and Relationship

  • Father (Dad): Not known
  • Mother: Not known
  • Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Not known
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Dating / Girlfriend: Susanna Hoffs
  • Children: two sons

Jay Net Worth and Salary

  • Net Worth: $100 million dollars
  • Salary: Under review
  • Source of Income: Filmmaker

Jay Career

Jay is a filmmaker who made his directorial debut with the 1990 comedy film Zoo Radio. He rose to fame for the commercially successful spy comedy film Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery in 1997, starring Mike Myers as the title character. He returned to direct the sequels Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me (1999) and Austin Powers in Goldmember (2002).

He is also known for directing the sports comedy-drama film Mystery, Alaska, which was released in October 1999. He went on to direct critically and commercially successful comedies, including Meet the Parents (2000) and its sequel Meet the Fockers (2004), Dinner for Schmucks (2010), and The Campaign (2012). Jay grew into other genres, directing the biographical period drama Trumbo (2015) and the biographical drama Bombshell (2019), which earned multiple Academy Award nominations.

Jay earned critical acclaim for directing a number of HBO political drama films. He is known for directing Recount in 2008 and for which he earned himself two Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Directing for a Limited Series, Movie, or Dramatic Special and Outstanding Television Movie, in addition to the Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directing – Miniseries or TV Film.

Jay continued her filmmaker career by directing Game Change, about the 2008 McCain/Palin campaign, which premiered March 2012 as one of the most watched films in HBO history. For the film he earned himself additional Primetime Emmy Awards in the same categories as well as the Golden Globe Award for Best Miniseries or Television Film and a Peabody Award. Jay then directed All the Way, which premiered in May 2016 and for the film he earned himself two more Primetime Emmy Award nominations in the same categories.

Jay Roach Films

  • 2019 – Bombshell
  • 2015 – Trumbo
  • 2012 – The Campaign
  • 2010 – Dinner for Schmucks
  • 2004 – Meet the Fockers
  • 2002 – Austin Powers in Goldmember
  • 2000 – Meet the Parents
  • 1999 – Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me
  • 1999 – Mystery, Alaska
  • 1997 – Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery
  • 1994 – Blown Away
  • 1990 – Zoo Radio

Jay Roach Tv Shows

  • TBA – High Desert
  • 2019 – Barry
  • 2015 – The Brink
  • 2005 – Earth to America
  • 2004 – American Candidate
  • 1997 – Poltergeist: The Legacy
  • 1993 – Space Rangers

Frequently Asked Questions About Jay Roach

Who is Jay Roach?

Roach is an American filmmaker. He is well known for directing the Austin Powers film series, Meet the Parents, Dinner for Schmucks, The Campaign, Trumbo, and Bombshell.

How old is Jay Roach?

Roach is an American national born on 14 June 1957, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States

How tall is Jay Roach?

Roach stands at a height of 6 feet 0½ inch (1.84 m).

Is Roach married?

Jay is married to his lovely wife musician and actress Susanna Hoffs of The Bangles. The couple did their wedding in 1993 and together they are blessed with two sons. Jay was raised a Southern Baptist and converted to Judaism before marrying Hoffs.

How much is Roach worth?

Roach has an approximate net worth of $100 million. This amount has been accrued from his leading roles in the entertainment industry.

How much does Roach make?

Details about Roach’s salary are not yet disclosed. However, information about how much he makes will be updated as soon as it is available.

Where does Roach live?

Roach is a resident of New Mexico, USA, we shall upload pictures of his house as soon as we have them.

Is Roach dead or alive?

Roach is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.

Where is Roach Now?

Roach is still an active participant in the creative entertainment industry, he directed a an upcoming comedy known as High Desert.

Jay Roach Contacts

  • Instagram
  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • Youtube
  • Tiktok
  • Website

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