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Personal Info

Gender

Male

Birthday

1972-01-01 (53 years old)

Place of Birth

Hampshire, England, UK

James Bobin

Biography:

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

Directing

2014

2011

The Muppets as Director
Enlightened as Director

2007

2003

Spyz as Director

2000

Ali G, Aiii as Director
Da Ali G Show as Director

1999

Ali G, Innit as Director

1998

Comedy Lab as Director

1994

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Clue as Director

Crew

Writing

2014

2000

Da Ali G Show as Writer

Production

2023

Percy Jackson and the Olympians as Executive Producer

2007

Flight of the Conchords as Executive Producer

Creator