Rock band biopics
Jonas Åkerlund
Swedish director
This article is about the director. For the politician, see Jonas Åkerlund (politician).
Jonas Åkerlund | |
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| Born | Hans Uno Jonas Åkerlund () 10 November (age&#;59) Bromma, Sweden |
| Occupation | Filmmaker |
| Years&#;active | –present |
| Spouse | Bea Åkerlund |
Hans Uno Jonas Åkerlund (Swedish:[hɑːnsˈʉ̌ːnʊˈjûːnasˈôːkɛˌɭɵnd]; born 10 November ) is a Swedish filmmaker and musician who is best known for his work in music videos. Åkerlund was a member of the Swedish black metal band Bathory. He has directed well-known videos for artists such as Queens of the Stone Age, Christina Aguilera, Beyoncé, Blink, Blondie, Duran Duran, Lady Gaga, David Guetta, Jamiroquai, Lenny Kravitz, Madonna, Paul McCartney, Metallica, Moby, Ozzy Osbourne, P!nk, the Prodigy, the Smashing Pumpkins, Rammstein, Britney Spears, the Rolling Stones, U2, Robbie Williams and Ghost.
Åkerlund's video for Madonna's song "Ray of Light" won the How to write a band biography!