Jay Roach Quotes

A collection of quotes by Jay Roach.

Jay Roach is an American film director, producer, and screenwriter. He was born on June 14, 1957, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Roach graduated from Stanford University with a degree in economics and later earned a Master of Fine Arts from the University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts.

Roach gained recognition as the director of the wildly successful comedy films "Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery" (1997), its sequels, and the hit comedy "Meet the Parents" (2000). His comedy style often incorporates satirical elements and absurd humor, showcasing his talent for balancing comedic timing and storytelling.

In addition to his work in the world of comedy, Jay Roach has tackled more serious subject matters as well. He directed the political dramas "Recount" (2008), based on the Florida recount during the 2000 U.S. presidential election, and "Game Change" (2012), which explores the 2008 U.S. presidential campaign. Both films received critical acclaim and numerous awards.

Roach has also ventured into producing and has collaborated with various notable actors, including Tom Cruise, Robert De Niro, and Nicole Kidman. Alongside his successful film career, Jay Roach has directed several television projects, including the HBO films "Trumbo" (2015) and "All the Way" (2016).

Jay Roach's versatile body of work showcases his talent and ability to create both comedic and politically charged films, solidifying his place as a prominent figure in the entertainment industry.

I do love DVD and I've always taken them seriously. You know

I do love DVD and I've always taken them seriously. You know, on the Austin things, we really put a ton of work into them because there's so much design involved. And in this one, we thought a lot about it and what could go in.

Jay Roach

Design

My favorite laser disk ever was the laser disk for The Gradu

My favorite laser disk ever was the laser disk for The Graduate, which had a commentary track that wasn't even the filmmakers, it was a professor, some film criticism guy who just happen to be this amazing commentator who went off into the whole theory of comedy.

Jay Roach

Amazing

My biggest role as director on the film is keeping a sense o

My biggest role as director on the film is keeping a sense of the overview - how to cast the movie and shoot it in such a way that it will cut together. And how to design the style and tone.

Jay Roach

Design