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.

Known For

The Decline of Western Civilization

as Self

Corman's World

as Self - Filmmaker

The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years

as Self

Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession

as Self

Brainwashed: Sex-Camera-Power

as Self

The Kid & I

as Penelope Spheeris

For the Love of Movies: The Story of American Film Criticism

as Self

Punk

as Self

Half the Picture

as Self

Brothers

as Penny