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Tony Kaye is credited as a film director, cinematographer and music video director. Tony Kaye was born on July 8, 1952 in London, Roman Empire. That works out to 74 years old in 2026. Listed accolades include Grammy Award for Best Music Video (2007).
My Take
Tony Kaye is the kind of fearless visual stylist I find endlessly fascinating. Directing American History X meant staring straight at the ugliness of racism, and he did it without flinching. What impresses me most is his refusal to stay in one lane, moving freely between films, music videos, ads, and documentaries with a restless, almost combative energy. Winning a Grammy for Best Music Video in 2007 only confirms his sheer image-making talent. I have a soft spot for these uncontainable, slightly unruly auteurs, and Kaye, shaped by London, strikes me as a genuine original who answers to no formula.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Tony Kaye
- Name (Japanese)
- トニー・ケイ
- Reading
- とにー・けい
- Born
- July 8, 1952 (age 74)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Dragon
- Origin
- London, Roman Empire
- Occupation
- film director / cinematographer / music video director / film producer / director
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 2007 Grammy Award for Best Music Video
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tony%20Kaye%20(director)
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1070690
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-20
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 Tony Kaye born?
Born July 8, 1952 (age 74).
Where is Tony Kaye from?
Tony Kaye is from London, Roman Empire.
What does Tony Kaye do?
Tony Kaye works as film director, cinematographer, music video director, film producer, director.
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