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James Bobin

Director, Writer, Producer, Additional CreditsBorn January 1, 1972 (53 years)
James Bobin is a British film director, writer, and producer. He has worked as a director and writer on The 11 O'Clock Show and Da Ali G Show, and helped create the characters of Ali G, Borat, and Bruno.  In 2003 and 2004, he directed and co-wrote all of the 12 episodes of Ali G in da USAiii for HBO.

With Bret McKenzie and Jemaine Clement, he co-created Flight of the Conchords, also for HBO. Bobin had previously seen Clement and McKenzie perform and signed on to co-create the show. He has also directed campaigns for Diet Coke and Lloyds TSB. In January 2010 he signed on to direct The Muppets written by Jason Segel and Nicholas Stoller.

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Known For

  • Flight of the Conchords
  • Alice Through the Looking Glass
  • The Muppets
  • Muppets Most Wanted
  • Da Ali G Show
  • Dora and the Lost City of Gold
  • Percy Jackson and the Olympians
  • The Mysterious Benedict Society
  • The Best of Borat
  • Ali G, Aiii
  • Ali G, Innit
  • Enlightened
  • Ali G: Bling Bling
  • Bo' Selecta!
  • Spyz

Featured Videos

  • Alice Through The Looking Glass: James Bobin On He Wanted To Direct The Film
    Alice Through The Looking Glass: James Bobin On He Wanted To Direct The FilmAlice Through the Looking GlassBehind the Scenes
  • Alice Through The Looking Glass: Tim Burton On James Bobin
    Alice Through The Looking Glass: Tim Burton On James BobinAlice Through the Looking GlassBehind the Scenes

James Bobin Filmography

2014
2007
2000
Da Ali G Show (TV Series)
1998

2023
Percy Jackson and the Olympians (TV Series) · as Executive Producer
2021
The Mysterious Benedict Society (TV Series) · as Executive Producer
2007
Flight of the Conchords (TV Series) · as Executive Producer
1998
Comedy Lab (TV Series)
1998

2024
2018
2009
The 61st Primetime Emmy Awards · as Self - Nominee
2009
2005
Made In Hollywood (TV Series) · as Self
2002
Last Call with Carson Daly (TV Series) · as Self - Guest
1998
The 11 O'Clock Show (TV Series) · as Self
1991
Movie Days (TV Series) · as Self

2005
MTV Europe Music Awards 2005 · as Segment Director
2002
Bo' Selecta! (TV Series) · as Additional Material
1998
The 11 O'Clock Show (TV Series) · as Assistant Producer

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