Spike Jonze

Did You Know?

• Spike married director Sofia Coppola in 1999. They filed for divorce in 2003.
• Spike has directed many music videos in his career.
• His real name is Adam Spiegel then he changed his name after the great bandleader.
• Spike and his younger brother Sam were raised by their mother.
• At their wedding, he and Sofia walked down the aisle to Tom Waits' rendition of "Here Comes The Bride."
• Everyone who works with Spike loves his "child-like" spirit and vision.
• Spike co-founded the company Girl Skateboards with Rick Howard. To this day, he still works with the company, loading trucks, taking pictures and filming.
• Spike was editor of several different skateboarding magazines in the lates eighties.
• He also co-founded the magazine 'Dirt,' which was packaged with the girl magazine 'Sassy.'

Actor Credits

1. The Work Of Director Spike Jonze (2003)
2. Hannibal (2001)
3. Three Kings (1999)

Director Credits