Jesse Dylan | |
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Born |
Jesse Byron Dylan January 6, 1966 New York City, New York, U.S. |
Residence | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Nationality | American |
Alma mater | New York University |
Years active | 1973-present |
Known for | Videography, Film |
Spouse(s) | Susan Traylor |
Parent(s) |
Bob Dylan Sara Dylan |
Relatives | Jakob Dylan (brother) |
Website | www |
Jesse Byron Dylan (born January 6, 1966) is an American film director, and the founder, CEO and creative director of the media production company Wondros. He is also a member of the Council on Foreign Relations, and TED, and the founder of Lybba, a non-profit devoted to the benefits of community, data and technology in healthcare. He is the son and brother of singer-songwriters Bob Dylan and Jakob Dylan, respectively.
Dylan was born in New York City, and is the eldest son of musician Bob Dylan and Sara Lownds Dylan. His siblings include Anna Lea (b. July 11, 1967), Samuel Isaac Abraham (b. July 30, 1968), and Jakob Luke (b. December 9, 1969). In addition, his father adopted Sara's daughter from a prior marriage, Maria Lownds (b. October 21, 1961). Bob and Sara Dylan divorced when Jesse was 11 years old.
Dylan attended New York University film school and began his career directing music videos for clients including Tom Waits, Elvis Costello, Tom Petty, Lita Ford, Public Image Limited, and Lenny Kravitz.
Dylan is married and has two children, Pablo and Feury Mae (Mae Mae).
In 2008, he directed the will.i.am Emmy Award winning music video "Yes We Can," inspired by Barack Obama's campaign for president. The film was created in three days, and featured over 30 celebrity supporters singing then-Candidate Barack Obama’s New Hampshire Primary concession speech. Originally posted on YouTube, “Yes We Can” received over 26 million views just days after its release, and was recognized by AdAge in 2012 as one of the most influential political ads of all time.