DIRECTOR
Spike Jonze
Known for Sing 2 · Babylon · Saturday Night Live
Adam Spiegel (born October 22, 1969), known professionally as Spike Jonze, is an American director, producer and actor, whose work includes music videos, commercials, film and television. He is best known for his collaborations with writer Charlie Kaufman, which include the 1999 film Being John Malkovich and the 2002 film Adaptation., and for his work as director of the 2009 film Where the Wild Things Are. He was also a co-creator and…
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- Born
- Oct 22, 1969
- Birthplace
- Rockville, Maryland, USA
- Known For
- Directing
Biography
Adam Spiegel (born October 22, 1969), known professionally as Spike Jonze, is an American director, producer and actor, whose work includes music videos, commercials, film and television. He is best known for his collaborations with writer Charlie Kaufman, which include the 1999 film Being John Malkovich and the 2002 film Adaptation., and for his work as director of the 2009 film Where the Wild Things Are. He was also a co-creator and executive producer of MTV's Jackass. He is currently the creative director of VBS.tv. He is also part owner of skateboard company Girl Skateboards with riders Rick Howard and Mike Carroll.
He also co-founded Directors Label with filmmakers Chris Cunningham and Michel Gondry.
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Known For
Filmography
Movies
Rubbish HeapDirector
1989
Video DaysDirector
1991
GoldfishDirector
1993
Beastie Boys: SabotageDirector
1994Beastie Boys: SabotageWriter
1994
Ciao L.A.Director
1994
Mi Vida LocaTeenage Drug Customer
1994
Chocolate - Las Nueve Vidas De PacoDirector
1995BB
Bed, Bath and BeyondCinematography
1996
Pig!
1996
Big City NightsDirector
1997HT
How They Get ThereDirector
1997HT
How They Get ThereWriter
1997
MouseDirector
1997MouseExecutive Producer
1997
The GameAirbag EMT Beltran
1997
Amarillo By MorningHimself
1998Amarillo By MorningDirector
1998
Björk: VolumenDirector
1998
Free TibetCinematography
1998
Being John MalkovichDirector
1999
Clip CultDirector
1999
D.A.F.T.Director
1999
The Chocolate TourDirector
1999
Three KingsConrad Vig
1999
Torrance RisesRichard Coufey
1999Torrance RisesDirector
1999
An Intimate Look Inside the Acting Process with Ice CubeDirector
2000
Beastie Boys: Video AnthologyDirector
2000
The Virgin SuicidesThanks
2000
Untitled Al Gore DocumentaryHimself (voice)
2000Untitled Al Gore DocumentaryDirector
2000
Human NatureProducer
2001
Adaptation.Director
2002
Björk: Greatest Hits - Volumen 1993-2003Director
2002
Björk: Volumen PlusDirector
2002
Cydeways: The Best of The PharcydeDirector
2002
Harsh Euro BargeExecutive Producer
2002
Jackass: Gumball Rally 3000 SpecialExecutive Producer
2002
Jackass: The MovieSelf
2002Jackass: The MovieProducer
2002Jackass: The MovieWriter
2002
Jackass: Too Hot For MTVProducer
2002
Keep Your Eyes OpenOfficer Jonze
2002
Lakai - Beware of the FlareExecutive Producer
2002
The Making of 'Jackass: The Movie'Executive Producer
2002The Making of 'Jackass: The Movie'Creator
2002
Jackass Backyard BBQExecutive Producer
2003Jackass Backyard BBQCreator
2003
Lost in TranslationThanks
2003MP
Mark PaintsDirector
2003
R.E.M.: In View 1988-2003 (The Best of R.E.M.)Director
2003TO
The Oasis Video That Never HappenedDirector
2003
The Work of Director Spike JonzeRichard Coufey
2003The Work of Director Spike JonzeDirector
2003The Work of Director Spike JonzeWriter
2003
What's Up, Fatlip?Himself
2003What's Up, Fatlip?Director
2003
Yeah Right!Director
2003Yeah Right!Executive Producer
2003
Hot ChocolateDirector
2004LO
Lost on Location: Behind the Scenes of 'Lost in Translation'Self
2004LO
Lost on Location: Behind the Scenes of 'Lost in Translation'Camera Operator
2004
Sonic Youth: Corporate Ghost
2004
Weezer: Video Capture Device - Treasures from the Vault 1991-2002Treatment
2004Weezer: Video Capture Device - Treasures from the Vault 1991-2002Director
2004
Yeah Yeah Yeahs: Tell Me What Rockers to SwallowCinematography
2004
Beastie Boys Solid Gold HitsDirector
2005
Don't Crash: The Documentary of the Making of the Movie of the Book of the Radio Series of 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy'Self (archive footage)
2005
Jackass Presents: MurderballWriter
2005SC
Super Champion FunzoneExecutive Producer
2005SC
Super Champion FunzoneDirector
2005
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the GalaxyThanks
2005
The Medúlla VideosDirector
2005
Jackass Number TwoSelf
2006Jackass Number TwoProducer
2006Jackass Number TwoWriter
2006
Krooked: KronichlesDirector
2006
The Making of 'Jackass Number Two'Self (uncredited)
2006The Making of 'Jackass Number Two'Executive Producer
2006
Fully FlaredDirector
2007Fully FlaredExecutive Producer
2007
Heavy Metal in BaghdadExecutive Producer
2007
Jackass 2.5Self
2007Jackass 2.5Writer
2007Jackass 2.5Producer
2007
The Making of 'Jackass 2.5'Self
2007
Jackass Presents: Mat Hoffman's Tribute to Evel KnievelProducer
2008
Synecdoche, New YorkProducer
2008
The FallExecutive Producer
2008The FallPresenter
2008
The Final FlareDirector
2008C
CollaboratorsSelf
2009FP
Family PortraitCamera Operator
2009
Jackass: The Lost TapesExecutive Producer
2009MY
Melbourne YearsDirector
2009
Tell them anything you want: A portrait of Maurice SendakHimself
2009Tell them anything you want: A portrait of Maurice SendakDirector
2009Tell them anything you want: A portrait of Maurice SendakCamera Operator
2009TC
The Creature WithinDirector
2009
We Were Once a FairytaleDirector
2009We Were Once a FairytaleWriter
2009
Where the Wild Things AreBob (voice) / Terry (voice)
2009Where the Wild Things AreScreenplay
2009Where the Wild Things AreDirector
2009
Higglety Pigglety Pop! or There Must Be More to LifePlant
2010Higglety Pigglety Pop! or There Must Be More to LifeProducer
2010
I'm HereScreenplay
2010I'm HereDirector
2010
Jackass 3DSelf
2010Jackass 3DWriter
2010Jackass 3DProducer
2010MA
Maurice at the World's FairDirector
2010
Rappin' With The RicksterSelf
2010
The Birth of Big AirSelf
2010The Birth of Big AirProducer
2010
The Lazarus EffectExecutive Producer
2010
The Vampire AttackVampire
2010The Vampire AttackDirector
2010
A Tribute to Ryan DunnSelf
2011A Tribute to Ryan DunnExecutive Producer
2011
Jackass 3.5Self
2011Jackass 3.5Writer
2011Jackass 3.5Producer
2011
Jackass: The BeginningSelf
2011
MoneyballAlán (uncredited)
2011
Scenes from the SuburbsDirector
2011Scenes from the SuburbsWriter
2011
The Making of 'Jackass 3D'Self - Executive Producer
2011The Making of 'Jackass 3D'Executive Producer
2011
To Die By Your SideMacbeth
2011To Die By Your SideDirector
2011To Die By Your SideWriter
2011
UnbeleafableExecutive Producer
2011
All Noncombatants Please Clear the SetSelf
2012
Pretty SweetDirector
2012Pretty SweetExecutive Producer
2012
Shut Up and Play the HitsAdditional Photography
2012Shut Up and Play the HitsCamera Operator
2012
Choose YouDirector
2013
HerAlien Child (voice)
2013HerDirector
2013HerWriter
2013HerProducer
2013HerLyricist
2013
Jackass Presents: Bad GrandpaGloria
2013Jackass Presents: Bad GrandpaStory
2013Jackass Presents: Bad GrandpaProducer
2013Jackass Presents: Bad GrandpaScreenplay
2013
The Wolf of Wall StreetDwayne (uncredited)
2013
Her: The Untitled Rick Howard ProjectSelf
2014
Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa .5Gloria / Self
2014Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa .5Producer
2014Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa .5Screenplay
2014
Wet Dream: A Skateboard TaleExecutive Producer
2014
Changers: A Dance StoryDirector
2017
Drugs, Skate & Violence: Filmmaker Harmony KorineExecutive Producer
2017
Dumb: The Story of Big Brother MagazineSelf - photographer / filmmaker
2017
Jim & Andy: The Great BeyondProducer
2017
Shot! The Psycho-Spiritual Mantra of RockThanks
2017
The Third Industrial RevolutionExecutive Producer
2017
Camitz - en annan tid, en annan platsSelf
2018
DollExecutive Producer
2018
Illegal Civilization 3Self
2018
Matangi / Maya / M.I.A.Self (archive footage)
2018
Aziz Ansari: Right NowDirector
2019
Beastie Boys StorySelf (voice)
2020Beastie Boys StoryDirector
2020Beastie Boys StoryProducer
2020Beastie Boys StoryWriter
2020
Girl - Nervous CircusExecutive Producer
2020
Bunny HopExecutive Producer
2021
GhostsWriter
2021
Nine DaysExecutive Producer
2021
Sing 2Jerry (voice) (uncredited)
2021
BabylonOtto (uncredited)
2022
Jackass 4.5Self
2022Jackass 4.5Producer
2022Jackass 4.5Writer
2022
Jackass ForeverSelf
2022Jackass ForeverWriter
2022Jackass ForeverProducer
2022Jackass ForeverSecond Unit Director
2022
Mark’s BrainSelf
2022
You Resemble MeExecutive Producer
2022
Beau Is AfraidThanks
2023
Geoff McFetridge: Drawing a LifeSelf
2023Geoff McFetridge: Drawing a LifeExecutive Producer
2023
Michel Gondry: Do It YourselfSelf - Director
2023
BabygirlThanks
2024
Dìdi (弟弟)Dead Squirrel (voice)
2024
PavementsThanks
2025
SplinterExecutive Producer
2025
Vice Is BrokeSelf (archive footage)
2025
Jackass: Best and LastSelf
2026Jackass: Best and LastProducer
2026Jackass: Best and LastSecond Unit Director
2026
Marc by SofiaSelf
2026
Jackass Number Two: Too Hot for Theaters
WS
Weezer: Security Threat
Television
Saturday Night LiveSelf - Cameo (uncredited) · 1 eps
1975
JackassSelf · 3 eps
2000JackassProducer
2000JackassWriter
2000JackassCreator
2000
Epicly Later'dSelf · 1 eps
2007
The Increasingly Poor Decisions of Todd MargaretTodd's Boss · 12 eps
2010
Nirvanna the Band the ShowExecutive Producer
2017
Desus & MeroSelf - Illustrious Guest · 1 eps
2019Photos
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