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Penelope Spheeris Biography and Full Filmography - MovieWise

Quick Facts

Born:
1945-12-02

Birthplace:
New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Credits:
25 Total Roles

Penelope Spheeris

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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

Full Filmography

Year Title Role
2022 Brainwashed: Sex-Camera-Power MOVIE Self
2020 Time Warp Vol. 2: Horror and Sci-Fi MOVIE Self
2020 Reunited Apart TV Self
2020 Time Warp Vol. 1: Midnight Madness MOVIE Self
2019 At the Video Store MOVIE Self
2019 Punk TV Self
2018 Half the Picture MOVIE Self
2011 Corman's World MOVIE Self - Filmmaker
2009 Direct Your Own Damn Movie! MOVIE Self
2009 For the Love of Movies: The Story of American Film Criticism MOVIE Self

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