Jonathan Glazer

Jonathan Glazer
Glazer in 2023
Born (1965-03-26) 26 March 1965 (age 59)
London, England
EducationNottingham Trent University (BA)
Occupations
  • Film director
  • screenwriter
Years active1993–present
Notable work
SpouseRachael Penfold
Children3

Jonathan Glazer (born 26 March 1965) is an English film director and screenwriter. He began his career in theatre before transitioning into film, directing the features Sexy Beast (2000), Birth (2004), Under the Skin (2013), and The Zone of Interest (2023).

Glazer's work is defined by depictions of flawed and desperate characters; themes such as alienation and loneliness; and a bold visual style uses an omniscient perspective and dramatic music. Glazer has been nominated for six BAFTA Awards and two Academy Awards. For the historical drama The Zone of Interest, he won the Grand Prix and the FIPRESCI Prize at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival, and was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Director and Best Adapted Screenplay.

Glazer has directed music videos for acts including Radiohead, Massive Attack, Richard Ashcroft and Jamiroquai. He received nominations for the MTV Video Music Award for Best Direction for his videos for Jamiroquai's "Virtual Insanity" (1996) and Radiohead's "Karma Police" (1997). He has also directed commercials for brands including Kodak, Sony, Nike, Barclays and Alexander McQueen.


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