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Penelope Spheeris
Penelope Spheeris
Directing
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.
Movie Credits (22)
TV Credits (4)
Behind the Camera (59)
Saturday Night Live
Producer
The Little Rascals
Screenplay
The Little Rascals
Director
The Little Rascals
Story
Senseless
Director
Wayne's World
Director
Cracking Up
Director
The Beverly Hillbillies
Producer
The Beverly Hillbillies
Director
Danger Theatre
Director
Danger Theatre
Creator
Black Sheep
Director
Five
Director
Suburbia
Director
Suburbia
Screenplay
Real Life
Producer
The Boys Next Door
Director
Dudes
Director
The Decline of Western Civilization
Director
The Decline of Western Civilization
Producer
The Decline of Western Civilization
Additional Photography
Heavy Metal Heaven Hosted by Elvira
Director
Balls to the Wall
Director
The Kid & I
Director
The Kid & I
Producer
Hollywood Vice Squad
Director
The Decline of Western Civilization Part III
Camera Operator