Spike Jonze

Spike Jonze

56 · Born: Oct 22, 1969

Personal Details

BornOct 22, 1969 Rockville, Maryland, USA
Parents
  • Arthur H. Spiegel III
  • Sandy Granzow
Relatives
  • Sam Spiegel (Sibling)
  • Julia Spiegel (Sibling)

Biography

Spike Jonze, a creative force to be reckoned with, was one-third of the influential triumvirate behind Dirt Magazine, a pioneering publication that shared a kinship with the now-missed Sassy Magazine. This trio of innovative minds, consisting of Jonze, Andy Jenkins, and Mark Lewman, not only co-founded Dirt Magazine but also lent their editorial expertise to Grand Royal Magazine, under the guidance of the legendary Mike D, Adam Horovitz, and Adam Yauch, before Grand Royal Records met its untimely demise.

In addition to his work in publishing, Jonze also made a name for himself in the film world, directing the iconic Beastie Boys: Sabotage (1994) short film, as well as numerous music videos for various artists, cementing his status as a versatile and visionary creative talent.

Career

2024
Dìdi
Dìdi as Dead Squirrel (voice)
2022
Babylon
Babylon as Otto (uncredited)
2021
Sing 2
Sing 2 as Jerry (voice) (uncredited)
Her
Her as Alien Child (voice)
The Wolf of Wall Street
The Wolf of Wall Street as Dwayne (uncredited)
2011
Moneyball
Moneyball as Alán (uncredited)
2009
Where the Wild Things Are
Where the Wild Things Are as Bob (voice) / Terry (voice)
2002
Keep Your Eyes Open
Keep Your Eyes Open as Officer Jonze
1999
Three Kings
Three Kings as Conrad Vig
1997
The Game
The Game as Airbag EMT Beltran
1994
Mi vida loca
Mi vida loca as Teenage Drug Customer
2022
Jackass 4.5
Jackass 4.5 as Writer
2014
Bad Grandpa.5
Bad Grandpa.5 as Screenplay
2013
2011
Jackass 3.5
Jackass 3.5 as Writer
2010
Jackass 3D
Jackass 3D as Writer
2007
Jackass 2.5
Jackass 2.5 as Writer
2006
2005
Murderball
Murderball as Writer
2002
2024
2020
Beastie Boys Story
Beastie Boys Story as Director, Writer
2019
2013
Her
Her as Director, Writer
2012
Pretty Sweet
Pretty Sweet as Director
2011
Scenes from the Suburbs
Scenes from the Suburbs as Director, Writer
To Die by Your Side
To Die by Your Side as Director, Writer
2010
I'm Here
I'm Here as Director, Screenplay
2009
Where the Wild Things Are
Where the Wild Things Are as Director, Screenplay
We Were Once a Fairytale
We Were Once a Fairytale as Director, Writer
2007
Fully Flared
Fully Flared as Director
2004
Hot Chocolate
Hot Chocolate as Director
2003
Yeah Right!
Yeah Right! as Director
2002
Adaptation.
Adaptation. as Director
1999
1998
2000
Jackass
Jackass as Creator