Penelope Spheeris
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.
Personal Details
Movies (45)
Brainwashed: Sex-Camera-Power
as Self
2022
Time Warp Vol. 2: Horror and Sci-Fi
as Self
2020
Time Warp Vol. 1: Midnight Madness
as Self
2020
At the Video Store
as Self
2019
Half the Picture
as Self
2018
The Real St. Nick
Director (Directing)
2012
Corman's World
as Self - Filmmaker
2011
Five
Director (Directing)
2011
Balls to the Wall
Director (Directing)
2011
Direct Your Own Damn Movie!
as Self
2009
For the Love of Movies: The Story of American Film Criticism
as Self
2009
The Kid & I
as Penelope Spheeris
2005
Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession
as Self
2004
The Crooked E: The Unshredded Truth About Enron
Director (Directing)
2003
We Sold Our Souls for Rock 'n Roll
Director (Directing)
2001
N.Y.H.C.
Thanks (Crew)
1999
Hollywierd
Director (Directing)
1999
The Decline of Western Civilization Part III
Director (Directing)
1998
No Use Walkin' When You Can Stroll
Director (Directing)
1998
Senseless
Director (Directing)
1998
Black Sheep
Director (Directing)
1996
The Little Rascals
Director (Directing)
1994
The Beverly Hillbillies
Director (Directing)
1993
Wayne's World
Director (Directing)
1992
Rap's Most Wanted
Director (Directing)
1991
Visitors from the Unknown
Director (Directing)
1991
Lifers Group – World Tour: Rahway Prison, That's It
Director (Directing)
1991
Prison Stories: Women on the Inside
Director (Directing)
1991
Banned in the USA
Director (Directing)
1990
Wedding Band
as Nicky's Mom
1990
Thunder and Mud
as Herself
1990
Decade
as Self
1989
Calling the Shots
as Self
1988
The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years
as Self
1988
Dudes
Director (Directing)
1987
Summer Camp Nightmare
Screenplay (Writing)
1987
The Boys Next Door
Director (Directing)
1986
Hollywood Vice Squad
Director (Directing)
1986
Suburbia
Director (Directing)
1984
The Decline of Western Civilization
as Self
1981
Real Life
Producer (Production)
1979
Audience Research
Producer (Production)
1976
Sick
Producer (Production)
1975
Upcoming Season
Producer (Production)
1975
Open Heart Surgery
Producer (Production)
1975
