Spike Jonze
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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Filmography
Acting (56)
2026
Jackass: Best and Lastas Self
7.5
2026
Marc by Sofiaas Self
6.0
2025
Vice Is Brokeas Self (archive footage)
5.3
2024
Dìdi (弟弟)as Dead Squirrel (voice)
7.2
2023
Michel Gondry: Do It Yourselfas Self - Director
7.5
2022
Babylonas Otto (uncredited)
7.3
2022
Jackass 4.5as Self
6.4
2022
Mark’s Brainas Self
2022
Jackass Foreveras Self
6.8
2021
Sing 2as Jerry (voice) (uncredited)
7.8
2020
Beastie Boys Storyas Self (voice)
7.5
2018
2018
Matangi / Maya / M.I.A.as Self (archive footage)
7.7
2018
Illegal Civilization 3as Self
5.0
2017
Dumb: The Story of Big Brother Magazineas Self - photographer / filmmaker
7.2
2014
Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa .5as Gloria / Self
6.0
2014
7.0
2013
The Wolf of Wall Streetas Dwayne (uncredited)
8.0
2013
Heras Alien Child (voice)
7.8
2013
Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpaas Gloria
6.2
2012
2011
A Tribute to Ryan Dunnas Self
8.7
2011
Moneyballas Alán (uncredited)
7.3
2011
Jackass: The Beginningas Self
7.0
2011
To Die By Your Sideas Macbeth
6.7
2011
Jackass 3.5as Self
6.4
2011
The Making of 'Jackass 3D'as Self - Executive Producer
7.0
2010
Jackass 3Das Self
6.6
2010
The Birth of Big Airas Self
6.3
7.1
2010
The Vampire Attackas Vampire
4.1
2010
Rappin' With The Ricksteras Self
2.0
2009
Where the Wild Things Areas Bob (voice) / Terry (voice)
6.5
2009
Collaboratorsas Self
8.0
2007
The Making of 'Jackass 2.5'as Self
2007
Jackass 2.5as Self
6.1
2006
The Making of 'Jackass Number Two'as Self (uncredited)
8.0
2006
Jackass Number Twoas Self
6.6
6.2
2003
The Work of Director Spike Jonzeas Richard Coufey
8.1
2003
What's Up, Fatlip?as Himself
8.3
2002
Jackass: The Movieas Self
6.3
2002
Keep Your Eyes Openas Officer Jonze
4.5
2000
Untitled Al Gore Documentaryas Himself (voice)
6.5
1999
Three Kingsas Conrad Vig
6.6
1999
Torrance Risesas Richard Coufey
8.0
1998
Amarillo By Morningas Himself
6.2
1997
The Gameas Airbag EMT Beltran
7.6
1996
5.8
1994
Mi Vida Locaas Teenage Drug Customer
6.6
Production & Directing (145)
2026
Jackass: Best and LastProducer
7.5
2026
Jackass: Best and LastSecond Unit Director
7.5
2025
SplinterExecutive Producer
7.0
2025
PavementsThanks
6.7
2024
BabygirlThanks
5.7
2023
Geoff McFetridge: Drawing a LifeExecutive Producer
5.0
2023
Beau Is AfraidThanks
6.7
2022
You Resemble MeExecutive Producer
6.4
2022
Jackass 4.5Producer
6.4
2022
Jackass 4.5Writer
6.4
2022
Jackass ForeverWriter
6.8
2022
Jackass ForeverProducer
6.8
2022
Jackass ForeverSecond Unit Director
6.8
2021
Bunny HopExecutive Producer
9.5
2021
GhostsWriter
2021
Nine DaysExecutive Producer
6.8
2020
Girl - Nervous CircusExecutive Producer
2020
Beastie Boys StoryDirector
7.5
2020
Beastie Boys StoryProducer
7.5
2020
Beastie Boys StoryWriter
7.5
2019
Aziz Ansari: Right NowDirector
7.1
2018
DollExecutive Producer
2017
Drugs, Skate & Violence: Filmmaker Harmony KorineExecutive Producer
2017
Changers: A Dance StoryDirector
2017
Jim & Andy: The Great BeyondProducer
7.5
6.8
2017
The Third Industrial RevolutionExecutive Producer
6.0
2014
Wet Dream: A Skateboard TaleExecutive Producer
6.0
2014
Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa .5Screenplay
6.0
2014
Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa .5Producer
6.0
2013
HerDirector
7.8
2013
HerWriter
7.8
2013
HerProducer
7.8
2013
HerLyricist
7.8
2013
Choose YouDirector
5.4
2013
Jackass Presents: Bad GrandpaProducer
6.2
2013
Jackass Presents: Bad GrandpaScreenplay
6.2
2013
6.2
2012
Pretty SweetDirector
8.5
2012
Pretty SweetExecutive Producer
8.5
2012
Shut Up and Play the HitsAdditional Photography
6.9
2012
Shut Up and Play the HitsCamera Operator
6.9
2011
A Tribute to Ryan DunnExecutive Producer
8.7
2011
UnbeleafableExecutive Producer
2011
To Die By Your SideDirector
6.7
2011
To Die By Your SideWriter
6.7
2011
Jackass 3.5Writer
6.4
2011
Jackass 3.5Producer
6.4
2011
The Making of 'Jackass 3D'Executive Producer
7.0
2011
Scenes from the SuburbsDirector
6.8
2011
Scenes from the SuburbsWriter
6.8
2010
Jackass 3DWriter
6.6
2010
Jackass 3DProducer
6.6
2010
Maurice at the World's FairDirector
2010
The Birth of Big AirProducer
6.3
2010
The Vampire AttackDirector
4.1
7.1
2010
I'm HereDirector
7.2
2010
I'm HereScreenplay
7.2
2010
The Lazarus EffectExecutive Producer
3.9
2009
The Creature WithinDirector
2009
Melbourne YearsDirector
2009
Where the Wild Things AreDirector
6.5
2009
Where the Wild Things AreScreenplay
6.5
2009
Jackass: The Lost TapesExecutive Producer
6.4
8.0
2009
Tell them anything you want: A portrait of Maurice SendakCamera Operator
8.0
2009
We Were Once a FairytaleDirector
6.6
2009
We Were Once a FairytaleWriter
6.6
2009
Family PortraitCamera Operator
2008
Synecdoche, New YorkProducer
7.5
7.6
2008
The Final FlareDirector
10.0
2007
Jackass 2.5Writer
6.1
2007
Jackass 2.5Producer
6.1
2007
Fully FlaredDirector
7.5
2007
Fully FlaredExecutive Producer
7.5
2007
Heavy Metal in BaghdadExecutive Producer
7.3
2006
The Making of 'Jackass Number Two'Executive Producer
8.0
2006
Jackass Number TwoProducer
6.6
2006
Jackass Number TwoWriter
6.6
2006
The FallExecutive Producer
7.6
2006
The FallPresenter
7.6
2006
Krooked: KronichlesDirector
2005
Beastie Boys Solid Gold HitsDirector
4.6
2005
6.5
2005
6.7
2005
The Medúlla VideosDirector
9.0
2005
Super Champion FunzoneExecutive Producer
2005
Super Champion FunzoneDirector
2004
Yeah Yeah Yeahs: Tell Me What Rockers to SwallowCinematography
7.0
2004
Lost on Location: Behind the Scenes of 'Lost in Translation'Camera Operator
8.4
2004
Hot ChocolateDirector
10.0
2003
Mark PaintsDirector
6.0
2003
8.0
2003
5.0
2003
The Work of Director Spike JonzeDirector
8.1
2003
8.1
2003
Lost in TranslationThanks
7.4
2003
Jackass Backyard BBQExecutive Producer
6.3
2003
Jackass Backyard BBQCreator
6.3
2003
What's Up, Fatlip?Director
8.3
2003
Yeah Right!Director
8.1
2003
Yeah Right!Executive Producer
8.1
2002
Adaptation.Director
7.3
2002
Björk: Volumen PlusDirector
6.2
2002
7.6
2002
Harsh Euro BargeExecutive Producer
2002
Lakai - Beware of the FlareExecutive Producer
2002
Jackass: The MovieProducer
6.3
2002
Jackass: The MovieWriter
6.3
2002
7.0
2002
The Making of 'Jackass: The Movie'Executive Producer
7.0
2002
7.0
2002
Jackass: Too Hot For MTVProducer
2002
Jackass: Gumball Rally 3000 SpecialExecutive Producer
5.9
2001
Human NatureProducer
6.0
2000
Beastie Boys: Video AnthologyDirector
7.3
2000
Untitled Al Gore DocumentaryDirector
6.5
4.7
2000
The Virgin SuicidesThanks
7.1
1999
The Chocolate TourDirector
1999
D.A.F.T.Director
6.4
1999
Being John MalkovichDirector
7.4
1999
Clip CultDirector
7.5
1999
Torrance RisesDirector
8.0
1998
Björk: VolumenDirector
8.4
1998
Free TibetCinematography
8.0
1998
Amarillo By MorningDirector
6.2
1998
Sun FizzDirector
1997
Big City NightsDirector
1997
How They Get ThereDirector
7.0
1997
MouseDirector
7.9
1997
MouseExecutive Producer
7.9
1997
How They Get ThereWriter
7.0
1996
Bed, Bath and BeyondCinematography
6.0
1995
1994
Beastie Boys: SabotageDirector
7.5
1994
Beastie Boys: SabotageWriter
7.5
1994
Ciao L.A.Director
6.3
1993
GoldfishDirector
1991
Video DaysDirector
8.0
1989
Rubbish HeapDirector