Nicholas Stoller Biography: Net Worth, Age, Wife, Children, Height, Parents, Movies, TV Shows

Nicholas Stoller, a distinguished British-American filmmaker, is celebrated for his heartfelt and hilarious comedies that blend sharp humor with emotional depth.

Best known for directing Forgetting Sarah Marshall (2008), Neighbors (2014), and co-writing The Muppets (2011), he has established himself as a leading voice in modern comedy, often collaborating with Judd Apatow and Jason Segel.

Profile

• Full Name: Nicholas Allen Stoller
• Stage Name: Nicholas Stoller
• Born: March 19, 1976
• Age: 49 years old
• Birthplace: London, England, UK
• Nationality: British-American
• Occupation: Director, Screenwriter, Producer
• Height: 6’1½” (1.87 m)
• Parents: Eric C. Stoller ,Phyllis Stoller
• Siblings: Matt Stoller
• Spouse: Francesca Delbanco
• Children: Two
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: USD 8 million

Early Life and Education

Nicholas Stoller was born on March 19, 1976, in London, England. By his parents, Eric C. Stoller.

Growing up alongside his brother, Matt Stoller, a political writer and columnist, Nicholas was immersed in a Jewish household that valued creativity and education.

He attended St. Paul’s School, a prestigious boarding school in New Hampshire, where he began honing his creative skills.

Stoller went on to Harvard College, graduating in 1999, where he wrote for The Harvard Lampoon, a renowned comedy publication, and performed with the improv comedy troupe The Immediate Gratification Players.

These experiences shaped his comedic sensibility, blending wit with relatable human stories, setting the stage for his filmmaking career.

Career

Nicholas Stoller’s career began in 2000 as a writer for Judd Apatow’s Undeclared (2001–2002) on Fox and an episode of Strangers with Candy (2000) on Comedy Central.

His first feature film credit was co-writing Fun with Dick and Jane (2005) with Apatow, starring Jim Carrey and Téa Leoni.

Stoller’s directorial debut, Forgetting Sarah Marshall (2008), a romantic comedy written by and starring Jason Segel, was a critical and commercial success, grossing $105 million worldwide.

He followed this with Get Him to the Greek (2010), a spin-off he wrote and directed, featuring Russell Brand and Jonah Hill.

Stoller co-wrote The Muppets (2011) with Segel, revitalizing the franchise for Disney, and its semi-sequel Muppets Most Wanted (2014).

His other directorial works include The Five-Year Engagement (2012), co-written with Segel, and the blockbuster Neighbors (2014), starring Seth Rogen and Zac Efron, which grossed $271 million on an $18 million budget.

He directed Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising (2016) and wrote and directed the animated Storks (2016) for Warner Bros.

Stoller’s writing credits include Yes Man (2008), Gulliver’s Travels (2010), Sex Tape (2014), Zoolander 2 (2016), Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie (2017), and Dora and the Lost City of Gold (2019).

He served as executive producer on Smallfoot (2018), DC League of Super-Pets (2022), and the Disney+ series Goosebumps (2023). With his wife, Francesca Delbanco, he co-created Friends from College (2017–2019) and Platonic (2023–present) for Apple TV+, directing multiple episodes of both series.

His latest project, You’re Cordially Invited (2025), starring Will Ferrell and Reese Witherspoon, explores family dynamics through a comedic lens.

Social Media

• Twitter Handle: @nicholasstoller

Personal Life

Nicholas Stoller, 49, a prolific filmmaker, has been married to Francesca Delbanco, a writer and daughter of novelist Nicholas Delbanco and granddaughter of cellist Bernard Greenhouse, since September 17, 2005.

They met in 2001 at a playwriting workshop for Harvard graduates and were wed in a Jewish ceremony.

The couple has two daughters, though their names are not publicly disclosed, and they reside in Los Angeles.

Stoller and Delbanco have collaborated professionally, co-creating Friends from College (2017–2019) and Platonic (2023–present), with Delbanco appearing in three episodes of the former as Sam’s therapist.

Filmography

• Forgetting Sarah Marshall (2008) – Director
• Get Him to the Greek (2010) – Director, Writer
• The Five-Year Engagement (2012) – Director, Co-writer
• Neighbors (2014) – Director
• Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising (2016) – Director
• Storks (2016) – Co-director, Writer, Producer
• Bros (2022) – Director, Producer
• You’re Cordially Invited (2025) – Director, Writer
• Selected Filmography (Writer/Producer):
• Fun with Dick and Jane (2005) – Co-writer
• Yes Man (2008) – Co-writer
• The Muppets (2011) – Co-writer, Executive Producer
• Gulliver’s Travels (2010) – Co-writer
• Sex Tape (2014) – Co-writer
• Muppets Most Wanted (2014) – Co-writer, Executive Producer
• Zoolander 2 (2016) – Co-writer
• Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie (2017) – Writer
• Night School (2018) – Co-writer
• Smallfoot (2018) – Executive Producer
• Dora and the Lost City of Gold (2019) – Co-writer
• DC League of Super-Pets (2022) – Executive Producer
• Goosebumps (2023) – Developer, Executive Producer (TV)
• Strangers with Candy (2000) – Writer (1 episode)
• Undeclared (2001–2002) – Writer
• The Carmichael Show (2015–2017) – Co-creator, Executive Producer
• Friends from College (2017–2019) – Co-creator, Director, Executive Producer
• Platonic (2023–present) – Co-creator, Director, Executive Producer

Net Worth

Nicholas Stoller, an accomplished filmmaker, has an estimated net worth of USD 8 million.

His wealth stems from his successful career as a director, screenwriter, and producer, with major hits like Neighbors ($271 million gross), Forgetting Sarah Marshall, and The Muppets.

Additional income comes from television projects, such as Friends from College and Platonic, as well as his overall deal with Sony Pictures Television through his company, Stoller Global Solutions.