Penelope Spheeris

Born 1945-12-02 (age 80) New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

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Biography

Penelope Spheeris (born December 2, 1945) is an American director, producer and screenwriter. She is best known as a documentary film director whose works include the trilogy titled The Decline of Western Civilization. She has also directed feature films, including Wayne's World, her highest grossing film.

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Penelope Spheeris

Known For

Corman's World

Corman's World

2011

as Self - Filmmaker

Time Warp Vol. 2: Horror and Sci-Fi

Time Warp Vol. 2: Horror and Sci-Fi

2020

as Self

Time Warp Vol. 1: Midnight Madness

Time Warp Vol. 1: Midnight Madness

2020

as Self

The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years

The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years

1988

as Self

Half the Picture

Half the Picture

2018

as Self

Direct Your Own Damn Movie!

Direct Your Own Damn Movie!

2009

as Self

The Kid & I

The Kid & I

2005

as Penelope Spheeris

Brainwashed: Sex-Camera-Power

Brainwashed: Sex-Camera-Power

2022

as Self

Calling the Shots

Calling the Shots

1988

as Self

The Decline of Western Civilization

The Decline of Western Civilization

1981

as Self

Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession

Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession

2004

as Self

Decade

Decade

1989

as Self

The Ski Bum

The Ski Bum

1971

as Star the Witch

For the Love of Movies: The Story of American Film Criticism

For the Love of Movies: The Story of American Film Criticism

2009

as Self

Wedding Band

Wedding Band

1990

as Nicky's Mom

The Second Coming of Suzanne

The Second Coming of Suzanne

1974

as Margo, Logan's Film Group

At the Video Store

At the Video Store

2019

as Self

Thunder and Mud

Thunder and Mud

1990

as Herself

Vice Hustler

1970

When Metal Ruled The World

When Metal Ruled The World

2003

as Herself