Apatow Productions (or The Apatow Company) is an American film and

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founded by

Judd Apatow Judd Apatow (; born December 6, 1967) is an American comedian, director, producer, and screenwriter, best known for his work in comedy and drama films. He is the founder of Apatow Productions, through which he produced and directed the films '' ...

in 1999. The company's first television production was the comedy series ''

Freaks and Geeks ''Freaks and Geeks'' is an American teen comedy-drama television series created by Paul Feig and executive-produced by Judd Apatow that aired on NBC during the 1999–2000 television season. The show is set in a suburban high school near ...

'' (1999–2000) and its first film production was the comedy film '' Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy'' (2004). Frequent collaborators include Adam McKay,

Will Ferrell John William Ferrell (; born July 16, 1967) is an American actor, comedian, and producer. He first established himself in the mid-1990s as a cast member on the NBC sketch comedy show ''Saturday Night Live'', where he performed from 1995 to 20 ...

Seth Rogen Seth Aaron Rogen (; born April 15, 1982) is a Canadian-American actor, comedian and filmmaker. Originally a stand-up comedian in Vancouver, he moved to Los Angeles for a part in Judd Apatow's series '' Freaks and Geeks'', and then got a part ...

, and Jason Segel.

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{{Authority control * Television production companies of the United States Film production companies of the United States Mass media companies established in 1999 Companies based in Los Angeles Judd Apatow 1999 establishments in California

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Television

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