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Spike Jonze, actor & director
Actor & Director

Spike Jonze: Movies, Awards & Box Office

films
48
as director
25
on screen
1989–2026
box office
$232M
nominations
3
average score
68
Born
October 22, 1969 (age 56)
Birthplace
New York City, U.S.
Full name
Adam Spiegel
Citizenship
United States
Occupations
Film director, film producer, screenwriter, cinematographer, film editor, actor, musician, photographer
Years active
1985-present
Spouses
Sofia Coppola
Children
3
Biggest hits

The Best Spike Jonze Movies

The films of Spike Jonze that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: Where the Wild Things Are (2009) leads with $100M. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.

Full ranking
Career at a glance

Spike Jonze's Career in Numbers

Spike Jonze's films in numbers — as an actor and a director, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Spike Jonze works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from World Industries - Rubbish Heap (1989) to Marc by Sofia (2026), and the 1990s were the busiest decade.

Spike Jonze Movies by Decade

  1. 1980s 1
  2. 1990s 11
  3. 2000s 8
  4. 2010s 8
  5. 2020s 2

The 1990s were Spike Jonze's busiest decade, with 11 films.

Spike Jonze Movies by Genre

  • Documentary 9
  • Drama 5
  • Comedy 4
  • Music 3
  • Sci-Fi 1
  • Animation 1
  • Adventure 1
  • Fantasy 1
  • Romance 1
  • Action 1

Documentary is the genre Spike Jonze has worked in most, with 9 films, ahead of drama (5).

Spike Jonze Career Milestones

Biggest box office hit
Where the Wild Things Are $100M worldwide
Best-rated film
Aziz Ansari: Right Now Movie Echo Score 74
Newest film
Marc by Sofia 2026
48 credits

Spike Jonze Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Spike Jonze is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. 25 as director and 5 as actor. Rated films average a score of 68. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

3 nominations

Spike Jonze: Awards & Nominations

3 nominations across 3 award bodies, from 2000 to 2003. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.

All movie awards
  • Golden Globes logo Golden Globes 1 nomination
  • Oscars logo Oscars 1 nomination
  • DGA Awards logo DGA Awards 1 nomination
Biography

Who Is Spike Jonze?

Spike Jonze was born in New York City, U.S. in 1969 and is 56 years old. Credited on films since 1989, as both an actor and a director. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Spike Jonze, born as Adam Spiegel, is a multi-talented American filmmaker, actor, musician, and photographer. He kicked off his career as a teenager, photographing BMX riders and skateboarders for magazines like Freestylin' Magazine and Transworld Skateboarding. He then moved to video production, and his work attracted several musicians throughout the 1990s, leading to collaborations with several famous bands and artists. Jonze’s big break in feature film directing came with 'Being John Malkovich' (1999) and 'Adaptation' (2002), both collaborations with writer Charlie Kaufman. He received an Academy Award nomination for Best Director for the former. Jonze was a co-creator and executive producer of MTV's Jackass franchise as well. His later directorial ventures include 'Where the Wild Things Are' (2009) and 'Her' (2013), the latter winning him multiple awards, including an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay. Over time, he has sporadically worked as an actor, taking on roles in movies and series across various genres. Currently, he serves as the creative director of Vice Media, Inc. and its multinational television channel Vice on TV.

Works with

Who Spike Jonze Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Spike Jonze shares the most films with. Jeff Tremaine comes first, with 8 films together, followed by Chris Pontius (7).

FAQ

Spike Jonze: Questions & Answers

How many movies Spike Jonze has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Spike Jonze been in?

Spike Jonze is credited on 48 films, from 1989 to 2026. 5 of them as an actor and 25 as a director. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Spike Jonze's highest-grossing movie?

Where the Wild Things Are (2009) is Spike Jonze's biggest box office hit, with $100M worldwide, ahead of Her (2013) ($48.3M). Across every film with box office figures, Spike Jonze's movies have made $232M.

Spike Jonze's biggest hits

What is the best Spike Jonze movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Spike Jonze's best-rated film is Aziz Ansari: Right Now (2019) with a score of 74, followed by Beastie Boys Story (2020) (73).

Best Spike Jonze movies, ranked

Has Spike Jonze won an Oscar?

Spike Jonze has been nominated for an Oscar but has not won one yet. Across every ceremony in the awards database, Spike Jonze has 0 wins from 3 nominations.

How old is Spike Jonze?

Spike Jonze is 56 years old, born on October 22, 1969 in New York City, U.S..

What is Spike Jonze's newest movie?

The most recent film on Spike Jonze's filmography is jackass: best and last (2026), in the role of Self.

Who does Spike Jonze work with most often?

Spike Jonze shares the most films with Jeff Tremaine (8 films), Chris Pontius (7 films) and Johnny Knoxville (7 films).

The Best Spike Jonze Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 48 credits.

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