Personal Info
Known For:
Directing
Birthday:
December 2, 1945
Place of Birth:
New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
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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
Filmography
| Year | Movie | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Brainwashed: Sex-Camera-Power | Self |
| 2020 | Time Warp Vol. 2: Horror and Sci-Fi | Self |
| 2020 | Time Warp Vol. 1: Midnight Madness | Self |
| 2019 | At the Video Store | Self |
| 2018 | Half the Picture | Self |
| 2011 | Corman's World | Self - Filmmaker |
| 2009 | Direct Your Own Damn Movie! | Self |
| 2009 | For the Love of Movies: The Story of American Film Criticism | Self |
| 2005 | The Kid & I | Penelope Spheeris |
| 2004 | Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession | Self |
| 1990 | Thunder and Mud | Herself |
| 1990 | Wedding Band | Nicky's Mom |
| 1989 | Decade | Self |
| 1988 | The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years | Self |
| 1988 | Calling the Shots | Self |
| 1981 | The Decline of Western Civilization | Self |
| 1974 | The Second Coming of Suzanne | Margo, Logan's Film Group |
| 1973 | Brothers | Penny |
| 1971 | The Ski Bum | Star the Witch |
| 1970 | Vice Hustler | (uncredited) |
| Superman's Loneliness |
| Year | TV Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Reunited Apart | Self |
| 2019 | Punk | Self |