Jonathan Glazer
Jonathan Glazer (born 1966) is a British director of films, commercials and music videos.
After studying theatre design, Glazer started out directing theatre and making film and television trailers, including award-winnning work for the BBC. In 1993 he wrote and directed three short films of his own, and joined Academy Commericals. He has directed popular campaigns for Guinness (The Swimmer and The Surfer) and Stella Artois (Devils Island). Since the mid-1990s he has directed a number music videos, and was named MTV Director of the Year 1997. His work in these areas is often noted for its originality.
Glazer's debut feature film was the critically acclaimed Sexy Beast (2000). He co-wrote his second film Birth (2004), starring Nicole Kidman.
Music videos
- Karmacoma (1995) – Massive Attack
- The Universal (1995) – Blur
- Street Spirit (1996) – Radiohead
- Virtual Insanity (1996) – Jamiroquai, nominated for ten MTV awards.
- Cosmic Girl (1997) – Jamiroquai
- Into My Arms (1997) – Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds
- Karma Police (1997) – Radiohead
- Rabbit In Your Headlights (1998) – U.N.K.L.E
- A Song For Lovers (2000) – Richard Ashcroft
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Categories: 1966 births | British film directors | Music video directors