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Jonas Åkerlund

Director, Editor, Producer, Writer, Additional CreditsBorn November 10, 1965 (60 years)
Jonas Åkerlund (born November 10, 1965) is a Swedish film and music video director, and drummer. He is best known for his stylish music videos, which are often mock forms of movie trailers and short films. His video for Madonna's song "Ray of Light" won a Grammy for Best Music Video, Short Form, and a record seven awards at 1998 MTV Video Music Awards, including the Video of the Year. He more recently directed the video for Britney Spears' 2011 single "Hold It Against Me".

Movies & Shows on Plex

  • Spun

Known For

  • Spun
  • Polar
  • Horsemen
  • Clark
  • Lords of Chaos
  • Small Apartments
  • I'm Going to Tell You a Secret
  • Madonna: The Confessions Tour Live from London
  • Rammstein: Paris
  • GHOST: Rite Here Rite Now
  • Taylor Swift: The 1989 World Tour Live
  • Leave the World Behind
  • Lemonade
  • On the Run Tour: Beyonce and Jay Z
  • Try
  • Madonna: The Video Collection 93:99
  • Madonna: The Celebration Tour in Rio
  • Paul McCartney's Live Kisses
  • Roxette Diaries

Jonas Åkerlund Filmography

2024
2022
Clark (TV Series) · as Executive Producer
2018
Lords of Chaos · as Executive Producer
2014
Leave the World Behind · as Executive Producer

2022
Clark (TV Series)
2018
Lords of Chaos · as Screenplay
2000

2022
Hård Rock På Export (TV Series) · as Self
2019
The Swedish Pop Wonder (TV Series) · as Self
2015
2011
Så jävla metal · as Self
2002
Silenci? (TV Series) · as Self
2002
Last Call with Carson Daly (TV Series) · as Self - Guest
1997
Tracks (TV Series) · as Self
1996
Sen Kväll Med Luuk (TV Series) · as Self

2017
Rammstein: Paris · as Head Editor
2009
2006
U2: 18 Videos · as Music Video Director

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