Chris Applebaum facts for kids

Chris Applebaum is a music video director from Los Angeles, California. He has directed many popular music videos. These include hits like Miley Cyrus' Party in the U.S.A., Usher's Dive, and Demi Lovato's Heart Attack. Over 30 of his videos have reached the number one spot on the MTV charts. Chris also directs fitness videos, beauty product ads, and commercials. He has worked for big companies such as Skechers and Carl's Jr.

About Chris Applebaum

Early Life and Education

Chris Applebaum was born in 1970 in Los Angeles, California. He studied film at Hampshire College in Amherst, Massachusetts.

While still in college, Chris began directing videos for independent rock bands. His very first video was released in 1992. It was for the Chicago band Material Issue's song Everything. When Chris was 19, MTV offered him a chance to work in New York City.

Chris Applebaum later signed with Satellite Films. He directed over 250 films under this contract. In the 1990s, Applebaum also started a record label called Indi 500.

Directing Career and Impact

Chris Applebaum became more widely known in 1995. This was after he directed the video for Better Than Ezra's song "Good". In the years that followed, he directed many other famous works. These include Fountains of Wayne's "Stacy's Mom" music video. He also directed a Carl's Jr. commercial featuring Paris Hilton. Chris has also made advertisements for CoverGirl and Smirnoff. His Carl's Jr. commercial was named the most aired TV commercial ever by BDS Neilsen.

In 2007, Applebaum's video for Rihanna's "Umbrella" was released. Chris later shared that "Umbrella" is the video he is most proud of. This video has also had the highest sales rate of any music video on the iTunes store.

Applebaum's video for "Stacy's Mom" helped inspire a campaign for Apple's iPod. His video for Semisonic's Closing Time is also credited. It inspired parts of Season 6 of The X-Files TV show.

Chris Applebaum has won several awards for his work. These include:

• The 2010 MUCH Best International Video for Party in the U.S.A.
• The 2007 VMA Video of the Year award for Umbrella
• The 2006 MUCH Best Video for a Female Artist for S.O.S.

Applebaum has directed many other notable videos, including "Party in the U.S.A.". He now focuses more on directing commercials than music videos.

See also

In Spanish: Chris Applebaum para niños

• List of music videos directed by Chris Applebaum