
Penelope Spheeris
Directing
Born 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.
Known for

10.0
At the Video Store
2019 · Movie

9.0
Calling the Shots
1988 · Movie

8.5
Decade
1989 · Movie

9.8
Brothers
1973 · Movie

7.1
Corman's World
2011 · Movie

6.8
Time Warp Vol. 1: Midnight Madness
2020 · Movie

7.1
Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession
2004 · Movie

6.8
The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years
1988 · Movie

6.4
Time Warp Vol. 2: Horror and Sci-Fi
2020 · Movie

6.6
Half the Picture
2018 · Movie

7.2
The Decline of Western Civilization
1981 · Movie

5.2
The Kid & I
2005 · Movie

6.0
Brainwashed: Sex-Camera-Power
2022 · Movie

5.7
For the Love of Movies: The Story of American Film Criticism
2009 · Movie

5.0
Wedding Band
1990 · Movie

5.0
Direct Your Own Damn Movie!
2009 · Movie

4.8
The Ski Bum
1971 · Movie

4.3
Thunder and Mud
1990 · Movie

3.0
The Second Coming of Suzanne
1974 · Movie