Mark Romanek
Mark Lee Romanek (/roʊˈmænɪk/; born September 18, 1959) is an American filmmaker and photographer.
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Romanek in October 2010 | |
| Born | September 18, 1959 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
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| Years active | 1985–present |
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Brigette McWilliams
(m. 2005; div. 2022) |
| Children | 2 |
Romanek is best known for directing the music videos for songs such as "Closer" and "The Perfect Drug" by Nine Inch Nails, Johnny Cash's cover of "Hurt" by Nine Inch Nails, "Can't Stop" by Red Hot Chili Peppers, "Black Tie White Noise" and "Jump They Say" by David Bowie, "Are You Gonna Go My Way" by Lenny Kravitz, "Devils Haircut" by Beck, "Rain" and "Bedtime Story" by Madonna, "Scream" by Michael and Janet Jackson, "Cochise" by Audioslave, "99 Problems" and "Picasso Baby" by Jay-Z, "Speed of Sound" by Coldplay, "Criminal" by Fiona Apple, "Shake It Off" by Taylor Swift, and "Sandcastles" by Beyoncé.
Romanek's film work includes writing and directing One Hour Photo (2002) and directing Never Let Me Go (2010). His music videos have won 20 MTV Video Music Awards, including Best Direction for "99 Problems" and the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award. He has also won three Grammy Awards for Best Short Form Music Video, more than any other director.