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Penelope Spheeris
Person

Penelope Spheeris

Specialty
Directing
Birth
December 2, 1945 · 80 years
Origin
New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Professional Trajectory

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.

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