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Jonas Åkerlund

Personal Info

Known ForDirecting
Born1965-11-10
BirthplaceBromma, Stockholm, Stockholms län, Sweden
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Jonas Åkerlund

Directing

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 Works

Prominent titles featuring Jonas Åkerlund

Polar
6.4
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Polar
2019
Horsemen
6.0
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Horsemen
2009
Lords of Chaos
6.8
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Lords of Chaos
2018
Spun
6.6
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Spun
2003
Lemonade
8.4
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Lemonade
2016
Small Apartments
5.9
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Small Apartments
2012
Taylor Swift: The 1989 World Tour - Live
8.4
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Taylor Swift: The 1989 World Tour - Live
2015
Rite Here Rite Now
8.9
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Rite Here Rite Now
2024

Filmography

Acting (5)

2015
Rammstein in Amerikaas Self
8.0
2015
Artistry/Technologyas Self
2011
Så jävla metalas Self
9.8
2003
Om Stefan Jarlas Self
2001
You Do the Best You Canas Self

Production & Directing (48)

2026
Grindr Presents: Madonna LIVE in New YorkCreative Director
7.5
2026
Billy Idol Should Be DeadDirector
6.9
2026
Billy Idol Should Be DeadProducer
6.9
2025
Metallica Saved My LifeDirector
2025
Metallica Saved My LifeProducer
2025
Metallica Saved My LifeWriter
2024
Rite Here Rite NowProducer
8.9
2024
Madonna: The Celebration Tour in RioDirector
9.0
2024
DuElsDirector
2019
PolarDirector
6.4
2018
Lords of ChaosScreenplay
6.8
2018
Lords of ChaosDirector
6.8
2017
Double Dutchess: Seeing DoubleDirector
6.2
2017
Rammstein: ParisDirector
8.5
2016
LemonadeDirector
8.4
2016
Roxette DiariesDirector
4.0
2016
Roxette DiariesEditor
4.0
2015
Taylor Swift: The 1989 World Tour - LiveDirector
8.4
2014
Ozzy Osbourne: Memoirs of a MadmanDirector
8.5
2014
On the Run Tour: Beyoncé and Jay-ZDirector
7.8
2014
BEYONCÉDirector
9.1
2014
Leave the World BehindExecutive Producer
7.1
2012
Paul McCartney: Live KissesDirector
4.8
2012
Paul McCartney Live at ZócaloDirector
7.0
2012
Small ApartmentsDirector
5.9
2009
Place (Ställe)Director
2009
PussyDirector
6.3
2009
HorsemenDirector
6.0
2006
Madonna: The Confessions TourDirector
8.5
2005
Blink-182: Greatest HitsDirector
5.2
2005
Blink-182: Greatest HitsDirector of Photography
9.0
2005
I'm Going to Tell You a SecretDirector
6.6
2005
I'm Going to Tell You a SecretEditor
6.6
2003
Blondie: Good BoysDirector
2003
SpunEditor
6.6
2003
SpunDirector
6.6
2001
The Smashing Pumpkins - Greatest Hits Video CollectionDirector
8.1
2000
TryDirector
6.2
2000
TryWriter
6.2
2000
TryEditor
6.2
1999
Madonna: The Video Collection 93:99Director
7.7
1999
Turn the PageDirector
5.3
1999
Turn the PageWriter
5.3
1997
The HiddenDirector
5.8
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En film om ModstriloginDirector
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En film om ModstriloginEditor
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GG Allin: Live. Fast. Die.Director
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HeartbeatsDirector