Spike Jonze is an American director, producer, and actor known for his unique and imaginative style in music videos and films. Some of his most famous music video works include directing Weezer's "Buddy Holly" video, which featured the band performing on the set of Happy Days surrounded by the show's cast, and Fatboy Slim's "Praise You" video which he starred in under an alias and featured impromptu public dancing. Jonze's directorial approach emphasizes offbeat storytelling techniques like mixing live action, animation, and puppetry. He is considered an auteur theorist for establishing a recognizable personal creative vision across his various projects.