Told Nicolas Cage to ignore all of his acting instincts, for his role in Adaptation. (2002). Cage later received a Oscar Nomination for his acting in that movie.

Was set to direct The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008) back in 2001, with a release in late 2002 but backed out to work on Adaptation. (2002).

One of the most renowned directors for music videos, he has received numerous awards and recognition from MTV for his outstanding work in the medium.

He is co-owner of the Girl skateboard company.

Jonze was an avid BMX freestyle rider in his youth.

Was originally going to direct Synecdoche, New York (2008), but took the role as producer instead, to finish Where the Wild Things Are (2009).

Before George Lucas decided to make the movie himself, Spike was in talks to direct Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones (2002).

Former son-in-law of Francis Ford Coppola.

Has directed two actors and two actresses to a Oscar Nomination - Catherine Keener (Best Actress in a Supporting Role, Being John Malkovich (1999)), Chris Cooper (Best Actor in a Supporting Role, Adaptation. (2002), Meryl Streep (Best Actress in a Supporting Role, Adaptation. (2002)) and Nicolas Cage (Best Actor in a Leading Role, Adaptation. (2002). Cooper won the Oscar for his role in Adaptation. (2002).

While filming Where the Wild Things Are (2009), Jonze kept in contact with the book's original writer Maurice Sendak, to mix Sendak's ideas with his own.

Good friends with musician Ye and director David Fincher.

Considered directing Memoirs of a Geisha (2005) but was already in pre-production on Where the Wild Things Are (2009), a pet project of his.

His close movie-making friends include music-video director Chris Cunningham, Charlie Kaufman, David Fincher, Catherine Keener, Nicole Holofcener, Miranda July, Bennett Miller and Steven Soderbergh.

Grew up with friend and Jackass co-creator Jeff Tremaine.

Started as a magazine editor and contributor before moving into film.

Was originally offered the chance to direct Human Nature (2001) after the success of Being John Malkovich (1999). He considered it, but declined, recommending fellow music video director Michel Gondry for the project.

Continues to shoot some of the finest films in the skateboarding scene, among these is Blind's 1991 magnum opus "VideoDays" and Girl's 2003 "Yeah Right!".

Was offered the opportunity to direct the movie The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (2005), but declined. He suggested small British production company "Hammer and Tongs", instead.

His father was from a German Jewish and Russian Jewish family, while his mother's ancestry includes German, Scottish and English.

(early 1990s) Featured in a "Spike-Needs-A-Girlfriend" contest in Christina Kelly's 'What Now' column in Sassy Magazine. His requirements for a girlfriend were: "short hair, clear skin and good teeth".

As of 2014, has appeared in three films that were nominated for the Best Picture Oscar: Moneyball (2011), Her (2013) and The Wolf of Wall Street (2013).

Was a member of Propaganda Films.

Brother of Sam Spiegel.

In 2001, at the age of 32, he directed the video for Fatboy Slim's "Weapon of Choice." This video contains 32 cuts.

Is not to be confused with famous novelty musician and band leader Spike Jones.

Contrary to popular belief is not an heir to the Spiegel catalog fortune, although he is a distant relative of those that are.

Cousin of Gabriel Cowan.