Jonas Åkerlund
Swedish director
1965 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
Swedish director
Born
November 10, 1965
Age
~61 years
Name Origin
Portuguese
Timeline
screenwriter, drummer, executive producer
SwedenBorn in Bromma
1965
Born in Bromma (1965-11-10)
2008
AwardGrammy Award for Best Music Film
2014
AwardGrammy Award for Best Music Film
Present
Age ~61
About
Hans Uno Jonas Åkerlund 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. According to Jillian Drachman Metal Injection, "many people do not know that Jonas Åkerlund is a musician."
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Who is Jonas Åkerlund?+
Hans Uno Jonas Åkerlund 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. According to Jillian Drachman Metal Injection, "many people do not know that Jonas Åkerlund is a musician."
What does the name Jonas mean?+
The name Jonas means "A male given name from Hebrew.. Etymology: From Iōnās, from Ἰωνᾶς, from t=dove. Jonah.". It is of Portuguese origin.
When was Jonas Åkerlund born?+
Jonas Åkerlund was born on November 10, 1965.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Hebrew.. Etymology: From Iōnās, from Ἰωνᾶς, from t=dove. Jonah.
The name Jonas is of Portuguese origin, meaning "A male given name from Hebrew.. Etymology: From Iōnās, from Ἰωνᾶς, from t=dove. Jonah.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Jonas — November 10, 1965
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Scorpio
Passionate, resourceful, brave
Water · Pluto · Oct 23 – Nov 21
Chinese Zodiac
Snake
Enigmatic, intelligent, wise
Wood · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
8 Eb
Grass — path, growth, vitality
Celtic Tree
Reed
Deep, complex, keeper of secrets
Ogham: Ngetal · Oct 28 – Nov 24
Birthstone: Topaz — Joy, abundance
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3am Wikipedia rabbit hole. Ended up here. No regrets.
— a night owl
You made my script better than I wrote it.
— a filmmaker
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