Spike Jonze

American director and producer
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Also known as: Adam Spiegel
Quick Facts
Original name:
Adam Spiegel
Born:
October 22, 1969, Rockville, Maryland, U.S. (age 55)
Awards And Honors:
Academy Award (2014)
Notable Family Members:
spouse Sofia Coppola

Spike Jonze (born October 22, 1969, Rockville, Maryland, U.S.) is an American director and producer known for his visually arresting and innovative music videos and films. Jonze grew up in Maryland. He moved to Los Angeles in 1987 after graduating from high school. An ardent BMX biker, he soon became an assistant editor and later photographer for the independent biking magazine Freestylin’. Jonze was also involved in the alternative skateboarding scene, and his unique videos of skateboarders, most notably Video Days, led to his work on music videos. In 1992 Jonze codirected the music video for “100%,” a song by ...(100 of 702 words)