Spike Jonze

Spike Jonze(22 octubor 1969) is an American director and producer, 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 and the 2002 film Adaptation., and for his work as director of the 2009 film Where the Wild Things Are. He is also credited as a co-creator of MTV's Jackass.[1] He is currently the creative director of VBS.tv.[2] He is also part owner of skateboard company Girl Skateboards with riders Rick Howard and Mike Carroll.[3]

He also co-founded Directors Label with Chris Cunningham and Michel Gondry.[4]


Feature films
Year Film Role
1993 Mi Vida Loca Actor
1996 Pig!
1997 The Game Actor
1998 Amarillo by Morning Director
1999 Being John Malkovich Director
2001 Human Nature Producer
2002 Adaptation. Director
Jackass: The Movie Producer, Featured
Keep Your Eyes Open Actor
2006 Jackass: Number Two Producer, Featured
2008 Synecdoche, New York Producer
Heavy Metal in Baghdad
2009 The 1 Second Film Producer, Appearing
W here the Wild Things Are Director, Writer
2010 Jackass 3D Producer