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Valerie Faris Biography and Full Filmography - MovieWise

Quick Facts

Born:
1958-10-20

Birthplace:
Los Angeles, California, USA

Credits:
3 Total Roles

Valerie Faris

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Biography

Valerie Faris (born October 20, 1958) is an American music video and film director. She and filmmaker husband Jonathan Dayton received critical acclaim for their feature film directorial debut, Little Miss Sunshine (2006). Later they directed the romantic comedy-drama Ruby Sparks (2012), and the biographical sports drama Battle of the Sexes (2017). Their most recent directing project is the Netflix comedy series, Living with Yourself, starring Paul Rudd.

Known For

Full Filmography

Year Title Role
2016 The 4%: Film's Gender Problem MOVIE Self
2007 Students of 'The Graduate' MOVIE Self
1994 Janet Jackson: janet. MOVIE Self

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