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Jonas Åkerlund
Directing

Jonas Åkerlund

Born 1965-11-10
Bromma, Stockholm, Stockholms län, Sweden
Department: 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".

Known For

Prominent works featuring Jonas Åkerlund

Polar
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Polar

2019
TMDB3.2
Horsemen
Movie
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Horsemen

2009
TMDB3.0
Lords of Chaos
Movie
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Lords of Chaos

2018
TMDB3.4
Spun
Movie
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Spun

2003
TMDB3.3
Germany's Next Topmodel
TV
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Germany's Next Topmodel

2006
TMDB2.1
Small Apartments
Movie
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Small Apartments

2012
TMDB3.0
Taylor Swift: The 1989 World Tour - Live
Movie
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Taylor Swift: The 1989 World Tour - Live

2015
TMDB4.2
Lemonade
Movie
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Lemonade

2016
TMDB4.2
Clark
TV
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Clark

2022
TMDB3.5
Rite Here Rite Now
Movie
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Rite Here Rite Now

2024
TMDB4.5

Filmography & Credits

Complete career catalog (61 titles)

PosterTitleCharacter / RoleTypeYear
Grindr Presents: Madonna LIVE in New YorkGrindr Presents: Madonna LIVE in New YorkCreative DirectorMovie2026
ZTV - det stora tv-experimentetZTV - det stora tv-experimentetSelfTV Series2026
Billy Idol Should Be DeadBilly Idol Should Be DeadDirectorMovie2026
Billy Idol Should Be DeadBilly Idol Should Be DeadProducerMovie2026
Metallica Saved My LifeMetallica Saved My LifeDirectorMovie2025
Metallica Saved My LifeMetallica Saved My LifeProducerMovie2025
Metallica Saved My LifeMetallica Saved My LifeWriterMovie2025
Rite Here Rite NowRite Here Rite NowProducerMovie2024
Madonna: The Celebration Tour in RioMadonna: The Celebration Tour in RioDirectorMovie2024
DuElsDuElsDirectorMovie2024
Hård rock på exportHård rock på exportSelfTV Series2022
ClarkClarkDirectorTV Series2022
ClarkClarkExecutive ProducerTV Series2022
ClarkClarkCreatorTV Series2022
Det svenska popundretDet svenska popundretSelfTV Series2019
PolarPolarDirectorMovie2019
Lords of ChaosLords of ChaosScreenplayMovie2018
Lords of ChaosLords of ChaosDirectorMovie2018
Double Dutchess: Seeing DoubleDouble Dutchess: Seeing DoubleDirectorMovie2017
Rammstein: ParisRammstein: ParisDirectorMovie2017
LemonadeLemonadeDirectorMovie2016
Roxette DiariesRoxette DiariesDirectorMovie2016
Roxette DiariesRoxette DiariesEditorMovie2016
Taylor Swift: The 1989 World Tour - LiveTaylor Swift: The 1989 World Tour - LiveDirectorMovie2015
Rammstein in AmerikaRammstein in AmerikaSelfMovie2015
Artistry/TechnologyArtistry/TechnologySelfMovie2015
Ozzy Osbourne: Memoirs of a MadmanOzzy Osbourne: Memoirs of a MadmanDirectorMovie2014
On the Run Tour: Beyoncé and Jay-ZOn the Run Tour: Beyoncé and Jay-ZDirectorMovie2014
BEYONCÉBEYONCÉDirectorMovie2014
Leave the World BehindLeave the World BehindExecutive ProducerMovie2014
Paul McCartney: Live KissesPaul McCartney: Live KissesDirectorMovie2012
Paul McCartney Live at ZócaloPaul McCartney Live at ZócaloDirectorMovie2012
Min sanningMin sanningSelfTV Series2012
Small ApartmentsSmall ApartmentsDirectorMovie2012
Så jävla metalSå jävla metalSelfMovie2011
Place (Ställe)Place (Ställe)DirectorMovie2009
PussyPussyDirectorMovie2009
HorsemenHorsemenDirectorMovie2009
Madonna: The Confessions TourMadonna: The Confessions TourDirectorMovie2006
Germany's Next TopmodelGermany's Next TopmodelSelf - Special GuestTV Series2006
Blink-182: Greatest HitsBlink-182: Greatest HitsDirectorMovie2005
Blink-182: Greatest HitsBlink-182: Greatest HitsDirector of PhotographyMovie2005
I'm Going to Tell You a SecretI'm Going to Tell You a SecretDirectorMovie2005
I'm Going to Tell You a SecretI'm Going to Tell You a SecretEditorMovie2005
Blondie: Good BoysBlondie: Good BoysDirectorMovie2003
Om Stefan JarlSelfMovie2003
SpunSpunEditorMovie2003
SpunSpunDirectorMovie2003
The Smashing Pumpkins - Greatest Hits Video CollectionThe Smashing Pumpkins - Greatest Hits Video CollectionDirectorMovie2001
You Do the Best You CanYou Do the Best You CanSelfMovie2001
TryDirectorMovie2000
TryWriterMovie2000
TryEditorMovie2000
Madonna: The Video Collection 93:99Madonna: The Video Collection 93:99DirectorMovie1999
Turn the PageTurn the PageDirectorMovie1999
Turn the PageTurn the PageWriterMovie1999
The HiddenDirectorMovie1997
En film om ModstriloginEn film om ModstriloginDirectorMovie—
En film om ModstriloginEn film om ModstriloginEditorMovie—
GG Allin: Live. Fast. Die.DirectorMovie—
HeartbeatsDirectorMovie—