Samuel Bayer

Biography

Samuel David Bayer, born February 17, 1965, is an American visual artist and film director. He gained recognition for his work on iconic music videos, including Nirvana's "Smells Like Teen Spirit" and Blind Melon's "No Rain". Bayer has also directed award-winning commercials for prominent brands like Chrysler, Nike, and Coca-Cola, earning seven MTV Video Music Awards, including Video of the Year in 2005.