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Samuel Bayer

Directing

Born February 17, 1965 · Syracuse, New York, USA

Also known as Sam Bayer

Biography

Samuel Bayer is an American music video director, commercial director, cinematographer, and photographer known for directing the videos accompanying "Smells like Teen Spirit" by Nirvana and "No Rain" by Blind Melon. Bayer was born in Syracuse, New York. His brother is comic books illustrator and drawing teacher Josh Bayer. He graduated from New York City's School of Visual Arts in 1987 with a degree in Fine Arts. Originally studying to be a painter, he relocated to Los Angeles in 1991.

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Awards & recognition

  • MTV Video Music Award — Best Cinematography · 2005

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