Spike Jonze
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Summary
Spike Jonze was born on October 22, 1969[1], in Rockville[2]. He has worked as a film director[3], film producer[4], actor[5], screenwriter[6], and television actor[7]. He ranks in the top 0.23% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (27,250 views/month, #2,295 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Father: Arthur H. Spiegel III[9]
- Country of citizenship: United States[10]
- Native language: English[11]
- Occupation: film actor[12], music video director[13], television producer[14], director[15]
- Educated at: San Francisco Art Institute[16], The Field School[17], Walt Whitman High School[18]
- Award received: Writers Guild of America Award[19], Indiana Film Journalists Association Award for Best Director[20], Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay[21], National Board of Review Award for Best Film[22]
- Sex or gender: male[23]
- Commons category: Spike Jonze[24]
- Family name: Spiegel[25]
- Given name: Adam[26]
- Pseudonym: Spike Jonze[27]
- Work location: United States[28]
- Filmography: Spike Jonze filmography[29]
- Described by source: MU Archive[30]
- Nominated for: Academy Award for Best Director[31], Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay[32], Academy Award for Best Picture[33], Academy Award for Best Original Song[34]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[35]
- Birth name: Adam Spiegel[36]
- Name in native language: Spike Jonze[37]
- Different from: Spike Jones[38]
- Start of work period: 1985[39]
Product Details
The following facts are restated verbatim from public-domain and CC0 open-data sources — every line is independently verifiable against the named source's catalog.
MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Type: Person[40]
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Country: US[41]
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Began / founded: 1969-10-22[42]
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MusicBrainz ID: cd537c00-f430-4015-b092-a0016120828d[43]
Why It Matters
Spike Jonze has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]
He has been cited as an influence by Alfonso Cuarón[46], a film director[47], b. 1961[48], of Mexico[49], awarded the Directors Guild of America Award[50].
FAQs
Where was Spike Jonze born?
Spike Jonze's place of birth was Rockville[2].
Who were Spike Jonze's parents?
Spike Jonze's father was Arthur H. Spiegel III[9].
What did Spike Jonze do for work?
Spike Jonze worked as a film director[3], film producer[4], actor[5], screenwriter[6], and television actor[7].
Where did Spike Jonze go to school?
Spike Jonze was educated at San Francisco Art Institute[16], The Field School[17], and Walt Whitman High School[18].
What awards did Spike Jonze receive?
Honors received include Writers Guild of America Award[19], Indiana Film Journalists Association Award for Best Director[20], Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay[21], and National Board of Review Award for Best Film[22].
Who did Spike Jonze influence?
Spike Jonze has been cited as an influence by Alfonso Cuarón[46].