Penelope Spheeris

Penelope Spheeris (79)

1945-12-02 | New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

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.

On Movies

  • The Kid & I
  • Wedding Band
  • The Second Coming of Suzanne
  • Brothers
  • The Ski Bum
  • Vice Hustler

Series as Director

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