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Jonathan Glazer was born in London, United Kingdom on March 26, 1965. Public records list Jonathan Glazer as a screenwriter, writer and film director. That works out to 61 years old in 2026. Schooling on record includes Nottingham Trent University. Recorded honors include MTV Video Music Award for Best Visual Effects (1997), British Independent Film Award for Best Director (2001), Cannes Film Festival Grand Prix (2023) and 4 more.
My Take
Jonathan Glazer is, to me, one of cinema's most uncompromising minds. From music videos to Sexy Beast, Under the Skin, and The Zone of Interest, he works at a glacial pace yet never wastes a frame. His films aren't comfortable entertainment; they linger in your gut long after the credits. The Cannes Grand Prix and BAFTAs are deserved, but what I value isn't the silverware, it's the refusal to compromise. He'd rather make one shattering film than ten safe ones. A filmmaker this exacting is rare, and his very existence makes me trust the medium a little more.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jonathan Glazer
- Name (Japanese)
- ジョナサン・グレイザー
- Reading
- じょなさん・ぐれいざー
- Born
- March 26, 1965 (age 61)
- Origin
- London, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- screenwriter / writer / film director / director
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Snake
2. Background
- University
- Nottingham Trent University
Awards & achievements
- 1997 MTV Video Music Award for Best Visual Effects
- 2001 British Independent Film Award for Best Director
- 2023 Cannes Film Festival Grand Prix
- 2023 FIPRESCI Prize of the Festival de Cannes
- 2023 Boston Society of Film Critics Award for Best Director
- 2024 BAFTA Award for Best British Film
- 2024 BAFTA Award for Best Film Not in the English Language
3. Links
4. About this entry
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Jonathan Glazer born?
Jonathan Glazer was born on March 26, 1965 and is 61 years old.
Where is Jonathan Glazer from?
Jonathan Glazer is from London, United Kingdom.
What does Jonathan Glazer do?
Jonathan Glazer works as screenwriter, writer, film director, director.
Where did Jonathan Glazer study?
Jonathan Glazer attended Nottingham Trent University.
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