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Paul Feig Biography

Birth Name:Paul Samuel Feig

Birth Place:Mount Clemens, Michigan, United States

Profession Actor, Producer, Director, Writer, Soundtrack, Music department

Fast Facts

  • Best known for creating and directing films and TV shows, notably "Freaks and Geeks" and "Bridesmaids․"
  • He won a Directors Guild award in 2009 for the television show "The Office․ "
  • Attended Wayne State University and the University of Southern California
  • Began his career in Los Angeles as a stand-up comedian
  • He started his career as a stand-up comedian in California
  • He once worked as a tour guide for Universal Studios in Hollywood, California
  • Quote: "I think every film should have men and women working on it, to keep it from tipping too far in any direction․"
  • Appeared as camp counselor Tim in 1995 comedy "Heavyweights․"
  • In 1986, he won $29,000 after appearing on the game show "The $25,000 Pyramid" in 1982
  • In 1986, he won $29,000 after appearing on the game show The $25,000 Pyramid in 1982
  • Always wears a suit and tie when directing

Awards

  • 2000Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2001Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2003Audience Award-Best Advance Screening: winner
  • 2003Crystal Heart Award-: winner
  • 2003Festival Award-Best Feature Film: winner
  • 2004Queens Spirit Award-Best Feature Film: winner
  • 2006Camie-: winner
  • 2008Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Episode of the Year: nominated
  • 2008Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Episode of the Year: nominated
  • 2008INOCA TV-Best Episode of a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2008Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2009DGA Award-Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Comedy Series: winner
  • 2009Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2010Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Episode of the Year: nominated
  • 2010PGA Award-Outstanding Producer of Episodic Television, Comedy: nominated
  • 2014American Comedy Award-Best Comedy Director - Film: nominated
  • 2016OFTA Film Award-Best Animated Picture: nominated
  • 2017Hugo-Best Dramatic Presentation - Long Form: nominated
  • 2022Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Television Movie: nominated
  • 2025MMCG Award-Award for Film Excellence: nominated
  • 2025Audience Award-Headliner: nominated