Lance Bangs
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Lance Bangs

Born 1972-09-08 · Sacramento, California, USA

Lance Bangs (born September 8, 1972) is an American filmmaker, documentarian, and music video director who has created videos for Sonic Youth, Nirvana, Green Day, the Arcade Fire, the Shins, The Thermals, Belle & Sebastian, Menomena, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, R.E.M., Mike Watt, Death Cab for Cutie, The Black Keys, Kanye West, and Pavement. He directed the David Cross film Let America Laugh. Bangs has also been heavily involved in the filming and production of MTV's Jackass television series and its subsequent movies.

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Known for

Jackass Forever★ 6.9Viewing moment
Jackass Forever
2022
Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa★ 6.1Viewing moment
Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa
2013
Where the Wild Things Are★ 6.5Viewing moment
Where the Wild Things Are
2009
Jackass: The Movie★ 6.3Viewing moment
Jackass: The Movie
2002
Jackass 4.5★ 6.5Viewing moment
Jackass 4.5
2022
Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa .5★ 5.9Viewing moment
Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa .5
2014
Jackass Number Two★ 6.5Viewing moment
Jackass Number Two
2006
Jackass 3D★ 6.6Viewing moment
Jackass 3D
2010
Jackass 3.5★ 6.3Viewing moment
Jackass 3.5
2011
Jackass 2.5★ 6.1Viewing moment
Jackass 2.5
2007
Better Things★ 7.2Viewing moment
Better Things
2016 · Series
Nirvana : Live at the Paramount★ 8.1Viewing moment
Nirvana : Live at the Paramount
2011
History of the World: Part II★ 5.7Viewing moment
History of the World: Part II
2023 · Series
Run Ronnie Run★ 6Viewing moment
Run Ronnie Run
2002
Portlandia★ 6.9Viewing moment
Portlandia
2011 · Series
Jackass: Best and Last★ 6.6Viewing moment
Jackass: Best and Last
2026
Hannibal Buress: Comedy Camisado★ 6.4Viewing moment
Hannibal Buress: Comedy Camisado
2016
Loiter Squad★ 7.6Viewing moment
Loiter Squad
2012 · Series
Fred Armisen: Standup for Drummers★ 6.2Viewing moment
Fred Armisen: Standup for Drummers
2018
Kyle Kinane: I Liked His Old Stuff Better★ 7.4Viewing moment
Kyle Kinane: I Liked His Old Stuff Better
2015
Jen Kirkman: I'm Gonna Die Alone (And I Feel Fine)★ 6.9Viewing moment
Jen Kirkman: I'm Gonna Die Alone (And I Feel Fine)
2015
Jackass: 24 Hour Takeover★ 5.7Viewing moment
Jackass: 24 Hour Takeover
2008
Moses Storm: Trash WhiteViewing moment
Moses Storm: Trash White
2022
The Black Keys: Live at the Crystal Ballroom★ 5.3Viewing moment
The Black Keys: Live at the Crystal Ballroom
2008
Chelsea Peretti: One of the Greats★ 6.6Viewing moment
Chelsea Peretti: One of the Greats
2014
Brent Morin: I'm Brent Morin★ 7.3Viewing moment
Brent Morin: I'm Brent Morin
2015
Jen Kirkman: Just Keep Livin'?★ 6.7Viewing moment
Jen Kirkman: Just Keep Livin'?
2017
Nirvana: With the Lights Out★ 7.2Viewing moment
Nirvana: With the Lights Out
2004
At the Video Store★ 10Viewing moment
At the Video Store
2019
Making of Jackass 3D★ 7Viewing moment
Making of Jackass 3D
2011
David Cross: Oh Come On★ 7.2Viewing moment
David Cross: Oh Come On
2019
Alyssa Limperis: No Bad Days★ 1.5Viewing moment
Alyssa Limperis: No Bad Days
2022
The Work of Director Spike Jonze★ 7.9Viewing moment
The Work of Director Spike Jonze
2003
Screaming Masterpiece★ 6.6Viewing moment
Screaming Masterpiece
2005
The Work of Director Michel Gondry★ 8.6Viewing moment
The Work of Director Michel Gondry
2003
Crash Test: With Rob Huebel and Paul Scheer★ 5.9Viewing moment
Crash Test: With Rob Huebel and Paul Scheer
2015
Bridget Everett: Gynecological Wonder★ 1Viewing moment
Bridget Everett: Gynecological Wonder
2015
David Cross: Let America Laugh★ 6.2Viewing moment
David Cross: Let America Laugh
2003
David Cross: Bigger and Blackerer★ 6.6Viewing moment
David Cross: Bigger and Blackerer
2010
Todd Barry: The Crowd Work Tour★ 7.3Viewing moment
Todd Barry: The Crowd Work Tour
2014

Frequent collaborators

Johnny KnoxvilleJohnny KnoxvilleJason 'Wee Man' AcuñaJason 'Wee Man' AcuñaChris PontiusChris PontiusBam MargeraBam MargeraPreston LacyPreston LacySpike JonzeSpike JonzeDave EnglandDave EnglandSteve-OSteve-O