Spike Jonze

Spike Jonze (born Adam Spiegel; October 22, 1969) is an American director, producer and actor, whose work includes music videos, commercials, film and television. He is best known for his collaborations with writer Charlie Kaufman, which include the 1999 film Being John Malkovich (that gave him an Academy Award for Best Director nomination) and the 2002 film Adaptation, and as the co-writer/director of the 2009 film Where the Wild Things Are. He ... More

Date of birth:

  • Oct 22, 1969 (age 42 years)

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Also known as:

  • Adam Spiegel,
  • Richard Coufey,
  • Spike,
  • Richard Koufey,
  • Richard Couffe,
  • Spike Jones,
  • Jonze, Spike

Person

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Spouse From To Type of union
  • Jun 26, 1999
  • Dec 9, 2003

Height:

  • 1.7 m (5.6 ft )

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TV

TV programs Created

Jackass

Jackass is an American reality series, originally shown on MTV from 2000 to 2002, featuring people performing various dangerous, crude, ridiculous, self-injuring stunts and pranks. The show served as a launchpad for the television and acting careers of Johnny Knoxville, Bam Margera, and Steve-O....

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Awards

Independent Spirit Award for Best First Feature Nominees

Independent Spirit Award for Best First Feature Winners

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Music video director

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Participant Date
  • Jan 1, 2007 12:00:00AM UTC
  • Jan 1, 2008 12:00:00AM UTC
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