Jay Roach (born June 14, 1957) is an American film director and producer, best known for directing the Austin Powers films and Meet the Parents.Stanford Magazine, July/Aug 2007

Life and career

Roach was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He graduated in 1975 from Eldorado High School in Albuquerque, then received his BA degree from Stanford University in Economics. He earned an MFA in film production from the University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts in 1986.Notable Alumni, USC School of Cinematic Arts.

He is married to Susanna Hoffs of The Bangles and has two sons.