Penelope Spheeris

Penelope Spheeris

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Born 1945-12-02 New Orleans, Louisiana, USA 69 credits
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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.
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Directing 32 credits
The Little Rascals
The Little Rascals
1994 · 64% · Director, Screenplay, Story
Wayne's World
Wayne's World
1992 · 70% · Director
The Beverly Hillbillies
The Beverly Hillbillies
1993 · 46% · Director, Producer
Cracking Up
Cracking Up
2004 · Director
Black Sheep
Black Sheep
1996 · 60% · Director
Senseless
Senseless
1998 · 52% · Director
Heavy Metal Heaven Hosted by Elvira
Heavy Metal Heaven Hosted by Elvira
1989 · Director
Dudes
Dudes
1987 · Director
Danger Theatre
Danger Theatre
1993 · Creator, Director
Suburbia
Suburbia
1984 · 73% · Director, Screenplay
The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years
The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years
1988 · ★ 6.8 · Director, Self
The Boys Next Door
The Boys Next Door
1986 · ★ 6.2 · Director
The Kid & I
The Kid & I
2005 · Director, Producer, Penelope Spheeris
The Decline of Western Civilization
The Decline of Western Civilization
1981 · 79% · Director, Writer, Producer
Prison Stories: Women on the Inside
Prison Stories: Women on the Inside
1991 · Director
Five
Five
2011 · Director
Uncle Tom's Fairy Tales
Uncle Tom's Fairy Tales
1969 · Director
The Crooked E: The Unshredded Truth About Enron
The Crooked E: The Unshredded Truth About Enron
2003 · Director
We Sold Our Souls for Rock 'n Roll
We Sold Our Souls for Rock 'n Roll
2001 · Director
Hollyweird
Hollyweird
1999 · Director
Hollywood Vice Squad
Hollywood Vice Squad
1986 · Director
Bath
Bath
1969 · Director
Shit
Shit
1969 · Director
Thunder and Mud
Thunder and Mud
1990 · Director, Herself
Visitors from the Unknown
Visitors from the Unknown
1991 · Director
Balls to the Wall
Balls to the Wall
2011 · Director
Synthesis
Synthesis
1968 · Director
The Decline of Western Civilization Part III
The Decline of Western Civilization Part III
1998 · Director, Camera Operator
Hats Off to Hollywood
Hats Off to Hollywood
1972 · Director
I Don't Know
I Don't Know
1971 · Director, Writer
The Real St. Nick
The Real St. Nick
2012 · 52% · Director
Superman's Loneliness
Superman's Loneliness
· Director
Acting 23 credits
Reunited Apart
Reunited Apart
2020 · Self
Time Warp: The Greatest Cult Films of All Time
Time Warp: The Greatest Cult Films of All Time
2020 · Self
Punk
Punk
2019 · Self
Brainwashed: Sex-Camera-Power
Brainwashed: Sex-Camera-Power
2022 · 56% · Self
Time Warp Vol. 1: Midnight Madness
Time Warp Vol. 1: Midnight Madness
2020 · Self
The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years
The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years
1988 · ★ 6.8 · Director, Self
Corman's World
Corman's World
2011 · 77% · Self - Filmmaker
Time Warp Vol. 2: Horror and Sci-Fi
Time Warp Vol. 2: Horror and Sci-Fi
2020 · Self
Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession
Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession
2004 · 78% · Self
The Kid & I
The Kid & I
2005 · Director, Producer, Penelope Spheeris
The Decline of Western Civilization
The Decline of Western Civilization
1981 · 79% · Director, Writer, Producer
Direct Your Own Damn Movie!
Direct Your Own Damn Movie!
2009 · Self
When Metal Ruled The World
When Metal Ruled The World
2004 · Herself
The Ski Bum
The Ski Bum
1971 · Star the Witch
At the Video Store
At the Video Store
2019 · Self
Thunder and Mud
Thunder and Mud
1990 · Director, Herself
Wedding Band
Wedding Band
1990 · Nicky's Mom
The Second Coming of Suzanne
The Second Coming of Suzanne
1974 · Margo, Logan's Film Group
Decade
Decade
1989 · Self
Calling the Shots
Calling the Shots
1988 · Self
For the Love of Movies: The Story of American Film Criticism
For the Love of Movies: The Story of American Film Criticism
2009 · Self
Half the Picture
Half the Picture
2018 · Self
The Decline of Western Civilization Part III
The Decline of Western Civilization Part III
1998 · Director, Camera Operator
Producing 11 credits
Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live
1975 · 71% · Producer
The Beverly Hillbillies
The Beverly Hillbillies
1993 · 46% · Director, Producer
Real Life
Real Life
1979 · 67% · Producer
Sick
Sick
1975 · Producer
The Kid & I
The Kid & I
2005 · Director, Producer, Penelope Spheeris
The Decline of Western Civilization
The Decline of Western Civilization
1981 · 79% · Director, Writer, Producer
Audience Research
Audience Research
1976 · Producer
Home Movies & Failed Candid-Camera Stunts
Home Movies & Failed Candid-Camera Stunts
1975 · Producer
Upcoming Season
Upcoming Season
1975 · Producer
Open Heart Surgery
Open Heart Surgery
1975 · Producer
The Impossible Truth
The Impossible Truth
1975 · Producer
Writing 6 credits
The Little Rascals
The Little Rascals
1994 · 64% · Director, Screenplay, Story
Danger Theatre
Danger Theatre
1993 · Creator, Director
Suburbia
Suburbia
1984 · 73% · Director, Screenplay
The Decline of Western Civilization
The Decline of Western Civilization
1981 · 79% · Director, Writer, Producer
Summer Camp Nightmare
Summer Camp Nightmare
1987 · 52% · Screenplay
I Don't Know
I Don't Know
1971 · Director, Writer
Other credits 1 credit
N.Y.H.C.
N.Y.H.C.
1999 · Thanks
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