Anton Corbijn - Actor Profile

Anton Corbijn

Directing
Updated: May 09, 2026
19Total Films
9.0 Highest Rated
Born: May 20, 1955
Birth Place: Strijen, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands

About Anton Corbijn

Anton Johannes Gerrit Corbijn van Willenswaard (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈɑntɔ ɲoːˈɦɑnəsˈxɛrɪt kɔrˈbɛiɱ vɑɱ ˌʋɪlənsˈʋaːrt]; born 20 May 1955) is a Dutch photographer, film director, and music video director. He is 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 music videos include Depeche Mode's "Enjoy the Silence" (1990), U2's "One" (version 1) (1991), Bryan Adams' "Do I Have to Say the Words?", Nirvana's "Heart-Shaped Box" (1993), Travis's "Re-Offender" (2003) and Coldplay's "Talk" (2005). He directed the films "Viva la Vida" (2008), the Ian Curtis biographical film Control (2007), The American (2010), and A Most Wanted Man (2014), based on John le Carré's 2008 novel of the same name; and Life (2015), after the friendship between Life magazine photographer Dennis Stock and James Dean. Description above from the Wikipedia article Anton Corbijn, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Anton Corbijn Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Anton Corbijn reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 19 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Anton Corbijn's work falls within the Documentary genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 63% of Anton Corbijn's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Anton Corbijn: Geen Stil Leven, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Anton Corbijn Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Anton Corbijn's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Anton Corbijn has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

Anton Corbijn - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Anton Corbijn?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Anton Corbijn is "Anton Corbijn: Geen Stil Leven" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Anton Corbijn acted in?

Anton Corbijn has been featured in at least 19 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Anton Corbijn?

Other notable films include "Depeche Mode: 1987–88 “Sometimes You Do Need Some New Jokes…”", "Depeche Mode: 1991–1994 “We Were Going to Live Together, Record Together… and It Was Going to Be Wonderful…”", and "Depeche Mode: The Videos 86-98".

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