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Penelope Spheeris

Dec 02, 1945 (80 years old) in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

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

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The Second Coming of Suzanne
Margo, Logan's Film Group
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Corman's World
Self - Filmmaker
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Vice Hustler
(uncredited)
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The Ski Bum
Star the Witch
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The Kid & I
Penelope Spheeris
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Wedding Band
Nicky's Mom
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Punk
Self

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