Anton Corbijn
- Known For
- Directing
- Born
- May 20, 1955 in Strijen, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands
- Active Years
- 1982–2026 (45 Years)
- Total Credits
- 55 credits in database
Biography
Anton Johannes Gerrit Corbijn van Willenswaard was born on May 20, 1955, in Strijen, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands. He is a Dutch photographer, film director, and music video director. He serves as the creative director behind the visual output of Depeche Mode and U2, handling principal promotion and sleeve photography for both bands over three decades. His music video directing credits include Depeche Mode's Enjoy the Silence in 1990, U2's One version 1 in 1991, Bryan Adams' Do I Have to Say the Words?, Nirvana's Heart-Shaped Box in 1993, Travis's Re-Offender in 2003, and Coldplay's Talk in 2005. Additionally, he directed the film Viva la Vida in 2008 and the Ian Curtis biographical film Con.
Career overview
Anton Johannes Gerrit Corbijn van Willenswaard was born on May 20, 1955, in Strijen, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands. He is a Dutch photographer, film director, and music video director. He serves as the creative director behind the visual output of Depeche Mode and U2, having handled the principal promotion and sleeve photography for both bands over three decades.
His work as a music video director includes Depeche Mode's Enjoy the Silence in 1990, U2's One version 1 in 1991, Bryan Adams's Do I Have to Say the Words, Nirvana's Heart-Shaped Box in 1993, Travis's Re-Offender in 2003, and Coldplay's Talk in 2005. Additionally, he directed the films Viva la Vida in 2008 and the Ian Curtis biographical film Con.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
55 titles- A Talent for Murder (2026) Director
- Grönemeyer – Alles bleibt anders (2026)
- Eternal: Live (2026) Director
- Joy Division: Apollo Theater, Manchester 27 and 28th October 1979 (2026) Director
- Joy Division: Plan K, Brussels 16th October, 1979 (2026) Director
- Like Tears in Rain (2024) as Self
- Squaring the Circle (The Story of Hipgnosis) (2023) Director
- Bono & The Edge: A Sort of Homecoming with Dave Letterman (2023) as Self
- Depeche Mode: Strange & Strange Too (2023) as Director
- OnderOns (2022) as Self - Guest
- Depeche Mode: LiVE SPiRiTS (2020) Director
- Spirits in the Forest (2019) Director
- LiVE SPiRiTS Depeche Mode At The Waldbühne (2019) Director
- Unknown Brood (2016)
- Depeche Mode: Video Singles Collection (2016) Director
- Life (2015) Director
- The Making of A Most Wanted Man (2015) as Self
- A Most Wanted Man (2014) Director
- Depeche Mode: Live in Berlin (2014) Director
- Depeche Mode: Alive in Berlin (2014) Director
- Depeche Mode: Alive in Berlin (2014) Camera Operator
- Anton Corbijn Inside Out (2012) as Self
- Coldplay: Unstaged Live From Madrid (2011) Director
- The American (2010) Director
- Kleinste Kortste Film (2010) Director
- Linear (2009) Director
- Linear (2009) Writer
- Joy Division (2009) as Self
- Shadow Play: The Making of Anton Corbijn (2009) as Self
- Control (2007) Director
- Control (2007) Producer
- Depeche Mode: The Best Of Videos Vol. 1 (2007) as Self
- U2: Achtung Baby: A Classic Album Under Review (2007) Director
- Depeche Mode: 1987–88 “Sometimes You Do Need Some New Jokes…” (2006) as Self
- Depeche Mode: 1985–86 “The Songs Aren't Good Enough, There Aren't Any Singles and It'll Never Get Played on the Radio” (2006) Art Direction
- Depeche Mode: 1991–1994 “We Were Going to Live Together, Record Together… and It Was Going to Be Wonderful…” (2006) as Self
- Fad Gadget by Frank Tovey (2006) as Self - Interviewee
- De Wereld Draait Door (2005) as Self
- The Work of Director Anton Corbijn (2005) as (segment "It's No Good")
- The Work of Director Anton Corbijn (2005) Director
- Depeche Mode: One Night in Paris (2002) Director
- Anton Corbijn: Geen Stil Leven (2000) as Self
- Wintertijd (1999) as Self
- Classic Albums: U2 - The Joshua Tree (1999) as Self
- Depeche Mode: The Videos 86-98 (1998) as Self
- Depeche Mode: The Videos 86-98 (1998) Director
- Classic Albums (1997) as Self
- NeXt (1994) as Self
- Don Van Vliet: Some YoYo Stuff (1994) as Himself
- Don Van Vliet: Some YoYo Stuff (1994) Director
- Depeche Mode: Devotional (1993) Director
- Depeche Mode: Strange Too (1990) as 'Donkey Caretaker' in 'Halo' Video
- Depeche Mode: Strange Too (1990) Director
- Depeche Mode: Strange (1988) Director
- Joy Division: Here Are the Young Men (1982) Director
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Anton Corbijn best known for?
Anton Corbijn is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including A Talent for Murder (2026), Life (2015), A Most Wanted Man (2014), The American (2010).
When and where was Anton Corbijn born?
Anton Corbijn was born on May 20, 1955 in Strijen, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands.
How many credits does Anton Corbijn have?
Anton Corbijn has accumulated over 55 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1982 to 2026.
What is Anton Corbijn's background in cinema and television?
Anton Johannes Gerrit Corbijn van Willenswaard was born on May 20, 1955, in Strijen, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands. He is a Dutch photographer, film director, and music video director. He serves as the creative director behind the visual output of Depeche Mode and U2, handling principal promotion and sleeve photography for...
Anton Corbijn by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Classic Albums (1997) as Self — aged about 42
- De Wereld Draait Door (2005) as Self — aged about 50
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