Samuel Bayer
- Known For
- Directing
- Born
- February 17, 1965 in Syracuse, New York, USA
- Active Years
- 1991–2026 (36 Years)
- Total Credits
- 24 credits in database
Biography
Samuel Bayer is an American visual artist, cinematographer, photographer, and director working in film, commercials, and music videos. Born in Syracuse, New York, he has established a career spanning over 30 years. His professional portfolio includes directing the feature film A Nightmare on Elm Street as well as numerous music video projects. His work in the music industry includes Nirvana: Smells Like Teen Spirit, Green Day: Bullet in a Bible, Marilyn Manson: Lest We Forget, Marilyn Manson: God Is In the TV, and The Smashing Pumpkins - Greatest Hits Video Collection. In addition to his directing work, Bayer is recognized for his contributions as an actor, producer, and cinematographer within the entertainment industry.
Career overview
Samuel Bayer is an American visual artist, cinematographer, photographer, and director known for his work across film, commercials, and music videos. Over the course of a career spanning three decades, he has established himself as a prolific figure in the industry, having directed and photographed hundreds of projects. His professional credits include roles as a director, actor, director of photography, and producer.
Bayer’s directing portfolio includes the feature film A Nightmare on Elm Street. His extensive work in music video production features notable titles such as Nirvana: Smells Like Teen Spirit, Green Day: Bullet in a Bible, Marilyn Manson: Lest We Forget, Marilyn Manson: God Is In the TV, and The Smashing Pumpkins - Greatest Hits Video Collection. Additionally, he is credited as a producer on the project Pony. Throughout his career, Bayer has been recognized for his contributions to visual media as both a filmmaker and a cinematographer.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
24 titles- Samuel Bayer Beyond the Frame (2026) as Self
- Ozzy Osbourne: Memoirs of a Madman (2014) Director
- A Nightmare on Elm Street (2010) Director
- P!NK: Greatest Hits... So Far!!! (2010) Director
- Absolute Garbage (2007) Director
- Best of Bowie (2006) Director
- The Offspring - Complete Music Video Collection (2005) Director
- Green Day: Bullet in a Bible (2005) as Self
- Green Day: Bullet in a Bible (2005) Director
- Classic Albums: Nirvana - Nevermind (2005) as Self
- Blink-182: Greatest Hits (2005) Director of Photography
- Blink-182: Greatest Hits (2005) Director
- Green Day: American Idiot (2005)
- Marilyn Manson: Lest We Forget (2004) Director
- The Very Best of Sheryl Crow: The Videos (2004) Director
- September 11 (2002) Director of Photography
- The Cranberries - Stars: The Best Of Videos 1992-2002 (2002) Director
- The Smashing Pumpkins - Greatest Hits Video Collection (2001) Director
- Poison - Greatest Videos Hits (2001) Director
- Marilyn Manson: God Is In the TV (1999) Director
- Classic Albums (1997) as Self
- David Bowie: The Making of "1.Outside" (1995) as Self
- Iron Maiden: Donington Live 1992 (1993) Director
- Nirvana: Smells Like Teen Spirit (1991) Director
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Samuel Bayer best known for?
Samuel Bayer is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including A Nightmare on Elm Street (2010), Ed (2000), A Chinese Ghost Story III (1991).
When and where was Samuel Bayer born?
Samuel Bayer was born on February 17, 1965 in Syracuse, New York, USA .
How many credits does Samuel Bayer have?
Samuel Bayer has accumulated over 24 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1991 to 2026.
What is Samuel Bayer's background in cinema and television?
Samuel Bayer is an American visual artist, cinematographer, photographer, and director working in film, commercials, and music videos. Born in Syracuse, New York, he has established a career spanning over 30 years. His professional portfolio includes directing the feature film A Nightmare on Elm Street as well as numer...
Samuel Bayer by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Classic Albums (1997) as Self — aged about 32
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