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".
Awards & recognition
- Grammy Award — Best Music Film · 2014
- Grammy Award — Best Music Film · 2008
Filmography15 titles
GHOST: Rite Here Rite Now
Taylor Swift: The 1989 World Tour - Live
Ozzy Osbourne: Memoirs of a Madman
Rammstein in Amerika
Leave the World Behind
Billy Idol Should Be Dead
Clark
Lords of Chaos
Spun
Polar
Horsemen
Small Apartments
Blink-182: Greatest Hits
Paul McCartney: Live Kisses
Roxette Diaries