Jonas Åkerlund
Directing1965Bromma, Stockholm, Stockholms län, Sweden
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".
Known For
Acting History
Future
2026
Billy Idol Should Be Dead
Director
Billy Idol Should Be Dead
Producer
2025
2024
2022
2019
Det svenska popundret
TVas Self
Polar
Director
2018
Lords of Chaos
Screenplay
Lords of Chaos
Director
2017
Double Dutchess: Seeing Double
Director
Rammstein: Paris
Director
2016
2015
Rammstein in Amerika
as Self
Artistry/Technology
as Self
2014
BEYONCÉ
Director
Leave the World Behind
Executive Producer
2013
Germany's Next Topmodel
TVas Self - Special Guest• 1 eps
2012
2011
Så jävla metal
as Self
2009
2006
2005
Blink-182: Greatest Hits
Director
I'm Going to Tell You a Secret
Director
2003
1999
Turn the Page
Director
Turn the Page
Writer
1997
The Hidden
Director