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Jonas Åkerlund is an internationally awarded director of feature films, documentaries, music videos, commercials, and stage shows. He is known for his distinctive storytelling and visually driven signature style that often pushes the boundaries of the status quo.
Åkerlund has directed music videos for the likes of Madonna, Lady Gaga, U2, The Rolling Stones, Beyoncé, Pink, Jennifer Lopez, Metallica, Paul McCartney, Ozzy Osbourne, Duran Duran, Robbie Williams, Christina Aguilera, Smashing Pumpkins, Lenny Kravitz and Maroon 5 to name a few. His current music videos include Fergie’s A Little Work, Queens of The Stone Age’s The Way You Used To Do, U2’s You’re The Best Thing About Me and Kesha’s Praying.
Åkerlund’s music videos have earned him several Grammy Awards, an Icon Award, MTV Video Music Awards, the prestigious MVPA Hall of Fame Award including an MVPA win for the music video for Lady Gaga’s Paparazzi, and most recently a UK music Video Award for best concert film (Rammstein:Paris). He received his third Grammy award for Best Music Film for Paul McCartn
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Jonas Åkerlund
Swedish director
This article is about the director. For the politician, see Jonas Åkerlund (politician).
Jonas Åkerlund | |
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Åkerlund in March 2012 | |
| Born | Hans Uno Jonas Åkerlund (1965-11-10) 10 November 1965 (age 59) Bromma, Sweden |
| Occupation | Filmmaker |
| Years active | 1983–present |
| Spouse | Bea Åkerlund |
Hans Uno Jonas Åkerlund (Swedish:[hɑːnsˈʉ̌ːnʊˈjûːnasˈôːkɛˌɭɵnd]; born 10 November 1965) is a Swedish filmmaker and musician who is best known for his work in music videos. Åkerlund was a member of the Swedish black metal band Bathory. He has directed well-known videos for artists such as Queens of the Stone Age, Christina Aguilera, Beyoncé, Blink-182, Blondie, Duran Duran, Lady Gaga, David Guetta, Jamiroquai, Lenny Kravitz, Madonna, Paul McCartney, Metallica, Moby, Ozzy Osbourne, P!nk, the Prodigy, the Smashing Pumpkins, Rammstein, Britney Spears, the Rolling Stones, U2, Robbie Williams and Ghost.
Åkerlund's video for Madonna's song "Ray of Light" won the Grammy Award for Best Short Form Music Video and a record five
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Jonas Åkerlund is a renowned Swedish director known for his visually stunning music videos, powerful documentaries, and gripping films.
Jonas Åkerlund’s music videos are renowned for their edgy and intense style, often incorporating complex visual effects and dark themes. His exceptional work on Madonna’s “Ray of Light” music video won him a Grammy Award for Best Short Form Music Video in 1999, and his contributions have earned him a total of three Grammy Awards in the same category. Åkerlund has also directed numerous other notable music videos, such as Beyoncé’s “Hold Up,” Lady Gaga’s “Paparazzi,” The Prodigy’s “Smack My Bitch Up,” Metallica’s “ManUNkind,” Ozzy Osbourne’s “Under the Graveyard,” Kesha’s “Here Comes the Change,” U2’s “You’re the Best Thing About Me,” and Taylor Swift’s “New Romantics,” which continue to push the boundaries of music video creativity.
In addition to his music video credits,
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