Penelope Spheeris
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.
Known For
Herself
Thunder and Mud
Self
Time Warp Vol. 2: Horror and Sci-Fi
Margo, Logan's Film Group
The Second Coming of Suzanne
Self
Time Warp Vol. 1: Midnight Madness
Penelope Spheeris
The Kid & I
Self
Direct Your Own Damn Movie!
Self
The Decline of Western Civilization
Self
The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years
Self
At the Video Store
Self
Half the Picture
Penny
Brothers
Self
Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession
Star the Witch
The Ski Bum
Nicky's Mom
Wedding Band
Self - Filmmaker
Corman's World
Self
Decade
Self
For the Love of Movies: The Story of American Film Criticism
Self
Calling the Shots
Self
Brainwashed: Sex-Camera-Power
Superman's Loneliness
(uncredited)
Vice Hustler
Personal Info
Known For
Directing
Known Credits
21
Gender
Female
Birthday
1945-12-02
Place of Birth
New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Also Known As