Penelope Spheeris
Directing
December 2, 1945 (80 years old)
New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
23
Acting Credits
37
Directed
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
The Decline of Western Civilization
Self
The Decline of Western Civilization
The Crooked E: The Unshredded Truth About Enron
The Decline of Western Civilization Part III
For the Love of Movies: The Story of American Film Criticism
Self
The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years
Self
The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years
The Little Rascals
Filmography
Brainwashed: Sex-Camera-Power
2022
as Self
6
Time Warp Vol. 2: Horror and Sci-Fi
2020
as Self
6.4
Time Warp Vol. 1: Midnight Madness
2020
as Self
6.8
Reunited Apart
2020
as Self
5.5
At the Video Store
2019
as Self
10
Punk
2019
as Self
7.8
Half the Picture
2018
as Self
6.6
Corman's World
2011
as Self - Filmmaker
7.1
Direct Your Own Damn Movie!
2009
as Self
5
For the Love of Movies: The Story of American Film Criticism
2009
as Self
5.7
The Kid & I
2005
as Penelope Spheeris
5.1
Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession
2004
as Self
7.1
When Metal Ruled The World
2004
as Herself
Thunder and Mud
1990
as Herself
1
Wedding Band
1990
as Nicky's Mom
3.8
Decade
1989
as Self
7
The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years
1988
as Self
6.8
Calling the Shots
1988
as Self
The Decline of Western Civilization
1981
as Self
7.1
The Second Coming of Suzanne
1974
as Margo, Logan's Film Group
2.1
Brothers
1973
as Penny
9.8
The Ski Bum
1971
as Star the Witch
4.3
Vice Hustler
1970
as (uncredited)