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Lance Bangs

Personal Info

Known ForDirecting
Born1972-09-08
BirthplaceSacramento, California, USA
IMDb Profile

Lance Bangs

Directing

Biography

Lance Bangs (born September 8, 1972) is an American filmmaker, documentarian, and music video director who has created videos for Sonic Youth, Nirvana, Green Day, the Arcade Fire, the Shins, The Thermals, Belle & Sebastian, Menomena, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, R.E.M., Mike Watt, Death Cab for Cutie, The Black Keys, Kanye West, and Pavement. He directed the David Cross film Let America Laugh. Bangs has also been heavily involved in the filming and production of MTV's Jackass television series and its subsequent movies.

Notable Works

Prominent titles featuring Lance Bangs

Where the Wild Things Are
6.5
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Where the Wild Things Are
2009
Jackass: The Movie
6.3
View Jackass: The Movie
Jackass: The Movie
2002
Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa
6.2
View Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa
Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa
2013
Jackass 3D
6.6
View Jackass 3D
Jackass 3D
2010
Jackass Number Two
6.6
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Jackass Number Two
2006
Jackass Forever
6.8
View Jackass Forever
Jackass Forever
2022
Jackass 3.5
6.4
View Jackass 3.5
Jackass 3.5
2011
Jackass 4.5
6.4
View Jackass 4.5
Jackass 4.5
2022

Filmography

Acting (19)

2026
Jackass: Best and Lastas Self
7.5
2023
The Elephant 6 Recording Co.as Self
6.3
2023
We Are Fugazi from Washington, D.C.as Self
6.0
2022
Jackass 4.5as Self
6.4
2022
Jackass Foreveras Self
6.8
2021
Milfordas Mechanic
2019
At the Video Storeas Self
10.0
2014
Her: The Untitled Rick Howard Projectas Self
7.0
2011
Jackass 3.5
6.4
2011
The Making of 'Jackass 3D'as Self
7.0
2010
Jackass 3Das Self
6.6
2009
Tell them anything you want: A portrait of Maurice Sendakas Himself
8.0
2007
The Making of 'Jackass 2.5'as Self
2006
The Making of 'Jackass Number Two'as Self (uncredited)
8.0
2006
Jackass Number Twoas Self
6.6
2002
Jackass: The Movieas Self
6.3
2002
The Making of 'Jackass: The Movie'as Self
7.0
2002
Run Ronnie Runas Gay Conspiracy Technician
5.9
2000
An Intimate Portrait of the Art of Background Drivingas Himself
10.0

Production & Directing (116)

2025
PavementsProducer
6.7
2025
PavementsAdditional Photography
6.7
2025
PavementsSecond Unit Director
6.7
2024
Ceremony Rohnert Park: Live From HollywoodDirector
2024
Eric André Live Near BroadwayDirector
6.9
2023
Todd Barry: Domestic ShorthairDirector
7.0
2023
The Elephant 6 Recording Co.Producer
6.3
2023
Jay Larson: Sounds Like BruceDirector
2022
Alyssa Limperis: No Bad DaysDirector
3.8
2022
Jackass 4.5Cinematography
6.4
2022
Moses Storm: Trash WhiteDirector
8.2
2019
Michelle Wolf: Joke ShowDirector
6.8
2019
David Cross: Oh Come OnDirector
7.2
2019
Sonic Youth: Daydream NationDirector
2019
Sonic Youth: Daydream NationProducer
2018
Filmed on Pixel 3Cinematography
6.0
2018
Julian McCullough: Maybe I'm a ManExecutive Producer
7.0
2018
Fred Armisen: Standup for DrummersDirector
6.4
2017
Jen Kirkman: Just Keep Livin'?Director
6.5
2016
Hannibal Buress: Comedy CamisadoDirector
6.2
2015
I'm Brent MorinDirector
6.7
2015
Crash Test: With Rob Huebel and Paul ScheerDirector
5.9
2015
Bridget Everett: Gynecological WonderDirector
3.0
2015
Jen Kirkman: I'm Gonna Die Alone (And I Feel Fine)Director
6.8
2015
Kyle Kinane: I Liked His Old Stuff BetterDirector
7.4
2014
Chelsea Peretti: One of the GreatsDirector
6.6
2014
Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa .5Cinematography
6.0
2014
Her: The Untitled Rick Howard ProjectProducer
7.0
2014
Her: The Untitled Rick Howard ProjectDirector
7.0
2014
Breadcrumb TrailDirector
7.7
2014
Breadcrumb TrailProducer
7.7
2014
Todd Barry: The Crowd Work TourDirector
7.3
2014
Her: Love in the Modern AgeDirector
6.1
2014
Her: Love in the Modern AgeProducer
6.1
2013
Nantucket Film Festival's 2nd Comedy RoundtableDirector
2013
Jackass Presents: Bad GrandpaDirector of Photography
6.2
2013
Jackass Presents: Bad GrandpaCamera Operator
6.2
2013
Marc Maron: Thinky PainDirector
7.3
2013
John Hodgman: RAGNAROKDirector
5.8
2012
All Noncombatants Please Clear the SetDirector
2011
Inside PortlandiaDirector
2011
Inside PortlandiaProducer
2011
Sting: Rough, Raw & Unreleased: Live at Irving PlazaDirector
2011
Sting: Rough, Raw & Unreleased: Live at Irving PlazaCinematography
2011
Nirvana: Live at the ParamountEditor
8.1
2011
An Intimate Portrait of the Art of PuppeteeringDirector
2011
Jackass 3.5Writer
6.4
2011
Jackass 3.5Cinematography
6.4
2011
The Making of 'Jackass 3D'Director
7.0
2011
The Making of 'Jackass 3D'Producer
7.0
2010
Jackass 3DWriter
6.6
2010
Maurice at the World's FairDirector
2010
David Cross: Bigger and BlackererDirector
6.7
2010
Ecstatic Peace ArchivesDirector
2010
The Vampire AttackDocumentation & Support
4.1
2010
The Lazarus EffectDirector
3.9
2010
The Lazarus EffectCinematography
3.9
2009
Where the Wild Things AreThanks
6.5
2009
CollaboratorsDirector
2009
Tell them anything you want: A portrait of Maurice SendakDirector
8.0
2009
Tell them anything you want: A portrait of Maurice SendakCamera Operator
8.0
2009
How to Blow Up a Helicopter (Ayako's Story)Cinematography
7.5
2009
Family PortraitDirector
2009
Family PortraitProducer
2009
Family PortraitCamera Operator
2009
Family PortraitCinematography
2008
The Black Keys: Live at the Crystal BallroomDirector
6.2
2008
Passaic MosaicDirector
1.0
2008
Passaic MosaicProducer
1.0
2008
Jackassworld.com: 24 Hour TakeoverDirector of Photography
6.6
2007
The Making of 'Jackass 2.5'Director
2006
The Making of 'Jackass Number Two'Director
8.0
2006
The Making of 'Jackass Number Two'Producer
8.0
2006
The Making of 'Jackass Number Two'Camera Operator
8.0
2006
Jackass Number TwoWriter
6.6
2006
September in Brooklyn: The Making of Block PartyProducer
2006
Death Cab for Cutie: DirectionsDirector
8.0
2005
The Work of Director Mark RomanekCo-Producer
8.2
2005
The Work of Director Mark RomanekDirector
8.2
2005
Jackass Presents: MurderballDirector
6.5
2005
Screaming MasterpieceDirector of Photography
6.6
2004
Nirvana: With the Lights OutDirector
7.5
2004
Yeah Yeah Yeahs: Tell Me What Rockers to SwallowDirector
7.0
2004
Yeah Yeah Yeahs: Tell Me What Rockers to SwallowProducer
7.0
2004
Yeah Yeah Yeahs: Tell Me What Rockers to SwallowCinematography
7.0
2004
I've Been Twelve Forever: The Work of Director Michel GondryDirector
6.8
2004
Sonic Youth: Corporate GhostProducer
6.2
2003
David Cross: Let America LaughDirector
6.5
2003
The Work of Director Michel GondryDirector of Photography
8.5
2003
R.E.M.: In View 1988-2003 (The Best of R.E.M.)Director
5.0
2003
The Work of Director Chris CunninghamDirector
8.2
2003
The Work of Director Spike JonzeDirector of Photography
8.1
2003
The Work of Director Spike JonzeDirector
8.1
2003
The Work of Director Spike JonzeProducer
8.1
2003
Belle & Sebastian: Fans OnlyDirector
7.7
2003
Jackass Backyard BBQAdditional Camera
6.3
2002
Pavement: Slow CenturyDirector
7.6
2002
Pavement: Slow CenturyEditor
7.6
2002
Pavement: Slow CenturyProducer
7.6
2002
Pavement: Slow CenturyDirector of Photography
7.6
2002
The Making of 'Jackass: The Movie'Camera Operator
7.0
2002
The Making of 'Jackass: The Movie'Director
7.0
2002
The Making of 'Jackass: The Movie'Producer
7.0
2002
The Making of 'Jackass: The Movie'Editor
7.0
2001
Green Day: International Supervideos!Director
8.5
2001
Jeff Mangum Live at Jittery Joe'sDirector
2000
An Intimate Portrait of the Art of Background DrivingCamera Operator
10.0
2000
An Intimate Portrait of the Art of Background DrivingEditor
10.0
2000
An Intimate Portrait of the Art of Background DrivingDirector
10.0
1999
Pavement: Live In Seattle, 1999 & Live In Manchester, 1999Director
10.0
1999
Torrance RisesDirector
8.0
1999
Torrance RisesCinematography
8.0
1996
New Adventures in Hi-Fi Stereophonic on FilmDirector
8.5
1996
New Adventures in Hi-Fi Stereophonic on FilmEditor
8.5
1995
Fugazi: Capitol TheaterDirector
1995
R.E.M.: Rough CutProduction Assistant
6.5