Jonas Åkerlund
Director, Editor, Producer, Writer
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".
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| 2022 | Clark · as Executive Producer |
| 2018 | Lords of Chaos · as Executive Producer |
| 2014 | Leave the World Behind · as Executive Producer |
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| 2018 | Lords of Chaos · as Screenplay |
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| 2022 | Hård Rock På Export · as Self |
| 2019 | The Swedish Pop Wonder · as Self |
| 2015 | Rammstein in Amerika · as Self |
| 2011 | Så jävla metal · as Self |
| 2006 | Germany's Next Topmodel · as Self - Special Guest |
| 2002 | Silenci? · as Self |
| 2002 | Last Call with Carson Daly · as Self - Guest |
| 1997 | Tracks · as Self |
| 1996 | Sen Kväll Med Luuk · as Self |
| 2017 | Rammstein: Paris · as Head Editor |
| 2009 | Madonna: Celebration - The Video Collection · as Video "music" |
| 2006 | U2: 18 Videos · as Music Video Director |