Nicholas Stoller
A member of the Generation X generation, Nicholas Stoller was born in 1976 in London, England, UK and went on to become a celebrated Writer.
Nicholas Stoller (born March 19, 1976) is a British-American filmmaker. He is best known for directing the comedy films Forgetting Sarah Marshall (2008), its spin-off/sequel Get Him to the Greek (2010), The Five-Year Engagement (2012), Neighbors (2014), its sequel Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising (2016), and Bros (2022).
"His directorial debut, "Forgetting Sarah Marshall" (2008), was a critical and commercial success that launched his career as a leading voice in modern R-rated comedy." — About Nicholas Stoller
| Metric | Nicholas Stoller | Avg Writer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 49 | 66 | -17 yrs |
| Career length | 31 yrs | ~35 yrs | -4 yrs |
| Based on 136 Writer profiles in our database | |||
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Facts about Nicholas Stoller
Did you know that before directing features, Nicholas Stoller got his start writing for Judd Apatow's cult TV show "Undeclared"?
- He met frequent collaborators Jason Segel and Judd Apatow while working on the TV series "Undeclared."
- Stoller co-wrote the screenplay for "Yes Man" (2008), starring Jim Carrey, which was a significant box office success.
- He directed several episodes of the acclaimed TV series "Friends from College" for Netflix, which he also co-created.
- Stoller earned a Harvard degree, where he was involved with the Harvard Lampoon, a prestigious humor publication.
- He co-wrote and co-directed "Storks" (2016) and "Captain Underpants" (2017), showcasing his animated film talents.
His directorial debut, "Forgetting Sarah Marshall" (2008), was a critical and commercial success that launched his career as a leading voice in modern R-rated comedy. It established his unique blend of humor and heart, cementing his collaboration with the Apatow production team.
Stoller has left a significant mark on contemporary comedy, crafting films that deftly blend raunchy humor with genuine emotional depth. His work has helped define the post-Apatow era of character-driven, ensemble comedies.
