Mark Romanek

Mark Romanek
Romanek in October 2010
Born (1959-09-18) September 18, 1959 (age 64)
Occupations
  • Filmmaker
  • photographer
Years active1985–present
Spouse
Brigette McWilliams
(m. 2005; div. 2022)
Children2

Mark Lee Romanek (/rˈmænɪk/;[1] born September 18, 1959) is an American filmmaker and photographer.

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.

  1. ^ "NIN: The Making of the "Closer" Video". Nine Inch Nails. March 16, 2009. Archived from the original on August 24, 2020. Retrieved April 17, 2020.

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