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Penelope Spheeris

Penelope Spheeris

Personal Info

Known for
Directing
Gender
Female
Birthday
1945-12-02 (79 years old)
Place of Birth
New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

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

Acting

Superman's Loneliness
(2022)
Brainwashed: Sex-Camera-Power
as Self
(2020)
Time Warp Vol. 2: Horror and Sci-Fi
as Self
(2020)
Time Warp Vol. 1: Midnight Madness
as Self
(2019)
At the Video Store
as Self
(2018)
Half the Picture
as Self
(2011)
Corman's World
as Self - Filmmaker
(2009)
Direct Your Own Damn Movie!
as Self
(2009)
For the Love of Movies: The Story of American Film Criticism
as Self
(2005)
The Kid & I
as Penelope Spheeris
(2004)
Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession
as Self
(1990)
Thunder and Mud
as Herself
(1990)
Wedding Band
as Nicky's Mom
(1989)
Decade
as Self
(1988)
The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years
as Self
(1988)
Calling the Shots
as Self
(1981)
The Decline of Western Civilization
as Self
(1974)
The Second Coming of Suzanne
as Margo, Logan's Film Group
(1973)
Brothers
as Penny
(1971)
The Ski Bum
as Star the Witch
(1970)
Vice Hustler
as (uncredited)

Crew

Superman's Loneliness
Director
(2012)
The Real St. Nick
Director
(2011)
Balls to the Wall
Director
(2011)
Five
Director
(2005)
The Kid & I
Director, Producer
(2003)
The Crooked E: The Unshredded Truth About Enron
Director
(2001)
We Sold Our Souls for Rock 'n Roll
Director
(1999)
N.Y.H.C.
Thanks
(1999)
Hollywierd
Director
(1998)
Senseless
Director
(1998)
The Decline of Western Civilization Part III
Director
(1998)
No Use Walkin' When You Can Stroll
Director
(1996)
Black Sheep
Director
(1994)
The Little Rascals
Screenplay, Director, Story
(1993)
The Beverly Hillbillies
Producer, Director
(1992)
Wayne's World
Director
(1991)
Prison Stories: Women on the Inside
Director
(1991)
Rap's Most Wanted
Director
(1991)
Visitors from the Unknown
Director
(1991)
Lifers Group ‎– World Tour: Rahway Prison, That's It
Director
(1990)
Thunder and Mud
Director
(1990)
Banned in the USA
Director
(1988)
The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years
Director
(1987)
Dudes
Director
(1987)
Summer Camp Nightmare
Screenplay
(1986)
The Boys Next Door
Director
(1986)
Hollywood Vice Squad
Director
(1984)
Suburbia
Director, Screenplay
(1981)
The Decline of Western Civilization
Director, Writer, Producer
(1979)
Real Life
Producer
(1976)
Audience Research
Producer
(1975)
Home Movies & Failed Candid-Camera Stunts
Producer
(1975)
Upcoming Season
Producer
(1975)
The Impossible Truth
Producer
(1975)
Sick
Producer
(1975)
Open Heart Surgery
Producer
(1972)
Hats Off to Hollywood
Director
(1971)
I Don't Know
Writer, Director
(1969)
Uncle Tom's Fairy Tales
Director
(1969)
The National Rehabilitation Center
Director
(1969)
Shit
Director
(1969)
Bath
Director
(1968)
Synthesis
Director
(1968)
Boy and Crows
Director