JONAS ÅKERLUND

Jonas Åkerlund
Jonas Åkerlund
Gender: Male
Known for: Directing
Birthday: November 10, 1965
Place of Birth: Bromma, Stockholm, Stockholms län, Sweden

Biography

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".

Notable work

Filmography

Production

Writer, Producer, Director
Producer, Director
2024·
DuEls
Director
Producer
2022·
Clark
Creator, Director, Executive Producer
2019·
Polar
Director
Director, Screenplay
Director
Editor, Director
2016·
Lemonade
Director
2014·
BEYONCÉ
Director
Executive Producer
Director
Director
2009·
Pussy
Director
2009·
Horsemen
Director
Editor, Director
Director
2003·
Spun
Director, Editor
2000·
Try
Editor, Writer, Director
Writer, Director
Director
Editor, Director