6.7
Movie
Directing
Penelope Spheeris
- Born
- (age 80)
- Birthplace
- New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
- Credits
- 69 titles
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.
Signature work
Known For
6.7
Movie
6.8
Movie
The Little Rascals
6.3
Movie
The Beverly Hillbillies
6.9
TV
Saturday Night Live
6.1
Movie
Black Sheep
6.2
Movie
Senseless
7.2
Movie
The Decline of Western Civilization
6.2
Movie
The Boys Next Door
6.6
Movie
Real Life
6.7
Movie
Suburbia
7.0
Movie
Corman's World
6.8
Movie
The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years
6.9
Movie
The Decline of Western Civilization Part III
7.1
Movie
Five
5.7
Movie
Dudes
5.5
Movie
The Real St. Nick
4.7
Movie
Balls to the Wall
5.2
Movie
The Kid & I
Acting credits 26
Crew credits 48
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| TBA | Superman's Loneliness Film | Director |
| 2012 | The Real St. Nick Film | Director |
| 2011 | Five Film | Director |
| 2011 | Balls to the Wall Film | Director |
| 2005 | The Kid & I Film | Director, Producer |
| 2004 | Cracking Up TV | Director (1 ep) |
| 2003 | The Crooked E: The Unshredded Truth About Enron Film | Director |
| 2001 | We Sold Our Souls for Rock 'n Roll Film | Director |
| 1999 | N.Y.H.C. Film | Thanks |
| 1999 | Hollyweird Film | Director |
| 1998 | The Decline of Western Civilization Part III Film | Director, Camera Operator |
| 1998 | No Use Walkin' When You Can Stroll Film | Director |
| 1998 | Senseless Film | Director |
| 1996 | Black Sheep Film | Director |
| 1994 | The Little Rascals Film | Screenplay, Director, Story |
| 1993 | The Beverly Hillbillies Film | Producer, Director |
| 1993 | Danger Theatre TV | Director, Creator (5 ep) |
| 1992 | Wayne's World Film | Director |
| 1991 | Rap's Most Wanted Film | Director |
| 1991 | Visitors from the Unknown Film | Director |
| 1991 | Lifers Group – World Tour: Rahway Prison, That's It Film | Director |
| 1991 | Prison Stories: Women on the Inside Film | Director |
| 1990 | Banned in the USA Film | Director |
| 1990 | Thunder and Mud Film | Director |
| 1989 | Heavy Metal Heaven Hosted by Elvira TV | Director (1 ep) |
| 1988 | The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years Film | Director |
| 1987 | Dudes Film | Director |
| 1987 | Summer Camp Nightmare Film | Screenplay |
| 1986 | The Boys Next Door Film | Director |
| 1986 | Hollywood Vice Squad Film | Director |
| 1984 | Suburbia Film | Director, Screenplay |
| 1981 | The Decline of Western Civilization Film | Director, Writer, Producer, Additional Photography |
| 1979 | Real Life Film | Producer |
| 1976 | Audience Research Film | Producer |
| 1975 | Sick Film | Producer |
| 1975 | Upcoming Season Film | Producer |
| 1975 | Open Heart Surgery Film | Producer |
| 1975 | Home Movies & Failed Candid-Camera Stunts Film | Producer |
| 1975 | The Impossible Truth Film | Producer |
| 1975 | Saturday Night Live TV | Producer (1 ep) |
| 1972 | Hats Off to Hollywood Film | Director |
| 1971 | I Don't Know Film | Writer, Director |
| 1969 | The National Rehabilitation Center Film | Director |
| 1969 | Shit Film | Director |
| 1969 | Bath Film | Director |
| 1969 | Uncle Tom's Fairy Tales Film | Director |
| 1968 | Synthesis Film | Director |
| 1968 | Boy and Crows Film | Director |