Penelope Spheeris
Penelope Spheeris | |
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Spheeris in 2013 | |
| Born | December 2, 1945 New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
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| Years active | 1968–present |
| Children | Anna Fox |
| Relatives | Jimmie Spheeris (brother) Chris Spheeris (cousin) Costa-Gavras (cousin) |
Penelope Spheeris (born December 2, 1945) is an American film director, producer, and screenwriter. She has directed both documentary and scripted films. Her best-known works include the trilogy titled The Decline of Western Civilization, each covering an aspect of Los Angeles underground culture, and Wayne's World, her highest-grossing film.