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".

Known For

  • Spun
  • Polar
  • Horsemen
  • Lords of Chaos
  • Clark
  • Small Apartments
  • I'm Going to Tell You a Secret
  • Madonna: The Confessions Tour Live from London
  • GHOST: Rite Here Rite Now
  • Rammstein: Paris
  • Taylor Swift: The 1989 World Tour Live
  • Leave the World Behind
  • On the Run Tour: Beyonce and Jay Z
  • Lemonade
  • Try
  • Billy Idol Should Be Dead

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