Spike Jonze

Adam Spiegel, known professionally as Spike Jonze, was born on October 22, 1969. He is an acclaimed American filmmaker, actor, musician, and photographer whose diverse body of work spans films, commercials, music videos, skateboard videos, and television. Jonze's journey began in his teenage years, where he captured the essence of BMX riders and skateboarders for Freestylin' Magazine and Transworld Skateboarding, and co-founded the youth culture magazine Dirt.

Transitioning into filmmaking, Jonze made a significant impact with his street skateboarding films, notably the influential Video Days released in nineteen ninety-one. In nineteen ninety-three, he co-founded the skateboard company Girl Skateboards alongside renowned riders Rick Howard and Mike Carroll. His unique filmmaking style quickly established him as a sought-after director of music videos throughout the nineties and early two-thousands, collaborating with iconic artists such as R.E.M., Sonic Youth, and the Beastie Boys.

Jonze's feature film directing career took off with the critically acclaimed Being John Malkovich in nineteen ninety-nine, followed by Adaptation in two thousand two, both penned by Charlie Kaufman. The former earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Director. He also co-created and served as executive producer for MTV's Jackass reality franchise, showcasing his versatility in the entertainment industry.

In later years, Jonze directed films based on his own screenplays, including Where the Wild Things Are in two thousand nine and Her in two thousand thirteen. For Her, he received the Academy Award, Golden Globe, and Writers Guild of America Award for Best Original Screenplay, along with nominations for Best Picture and Best Original Song for