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.

Upcoming Films as Director

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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