Spike Jonze

Director

Birthday October 22, 1969

Birth Sign Libra

Birthplace Rockville, MD

Age 54 years old

#44,456 Most Popular

About

Director of the critically acclaimed films Being John Malkovich, Adaptation and Her. His script for Her earned him an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay. He also wrote and directed the 2009 film Where the Wild Things Are.

Before Fame

He was a member of Club Homeboy, an international BMX club, during his teen years.

Trivia

He initially gained recognition for directing music videos for such artists as Weezer, Beastie Boys, R.E.M. and Daft Punk.

Family Life

He was married to Sofia Coppola from 1999 to 2003.

Associated With

His films Being John Malkovich and Adaptation were written by Charlie Kaufman.