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Penelope Spheeris

Bio: 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
Born: Sun, Dec 02 1945
Birthplace: New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Penelope Spheeris is 79 years old
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Poster of The Real St. Nick
The Real St. Nick
Penelope Spheeris was 67 in The Real St. Nick as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 15 2012
Poster of Five
Five
Penelope Spheeris was 65 in Five as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 10 2011
Poster of Balls to the Wall
Balls to the Wall
Penelope Spheeris was 65 in Balls to the Wall as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 30 2011
Poster of The Kid & I
The Kid & I
Penelope Spheeris was 60 in The Kid & I as 'Director, Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 02 2005
Poster of The Crooked E: The Unshredded Truth About Enron
The Crooked E: The Unshredded Truth About Enron
Penelope Spheeris was 57 in The Crooked E: The Unshredded Truth About Enron as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 05 2003
Poster of We Sold Our Souls for Rock 'n Roll
We Sold Our Souls for Rock 'n Roll
Penelope Spheeris was 55 in We Sold Our Souls for Rock 'n Roll as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 19 2001
Poster of N.Y.H.C.
N.Y.H.C.
Penelope Spheeris was 53 in N.Y.H.C. as 'Thanks'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 16 1999
Poster of Hollywierd
Hollywierd
Penelope Spheeris was 53 in Hollywierd as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1999
Poster of No Use Walkin' When You Can Stroll
No Use Walkin' When You Can Stroll
Penelope Spheeris was 52 in No Use Walkin' When You Can Stroll as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 26 1998
Poster of Senseless
Senseless
Penelope Spheeris was 52 in Senseless as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 20 1998
Poster of The Decline of Western Civilization Part III
The Decline of Western Civilization Part III
Penelope Spheeris was 52 in The Decline of Western Civilization Part III as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 15 1998
Poster of Black Sheep
Black Sheep
Penelope Spheeris was 50 in Black Sheep as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 01 1996
Poster of The Little Rascals
The Little Rascals
Penelope Spheeris was 48 in The Little Rascals as 'Director, Screenplay, Story'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 05 1994
Poster of The Beverly Hillbillies
The Beverly Hillbillies
Penelope Spheeris was 47 in The Beverly Hillbillies as 'Director, Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 15 1993
Poster of Wayne's World
Wayne's World
Penelope Spheeris was 46 in Wayne's World as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 14 1992
Poster of Rap's Most Wanted
Rap's Most Wanted
Penelope Spheeris was 45 in Rap's Most Wanted as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 03 1991
Poster of Visitors from the Unknown
Visitors from the Unknown
Penelope Spheeris was 45 in Visitors from the Unknown as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 25 1991
Poster of Lifers Group ‎– World Tour: Rahway Prison, That's It
Lifers Group ‎– World Tour: Rahway Prison, That's It
Penelope Spheeris was 45 in Lifers Group ‎– World Tour: Rahway Prison, That's It as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 05 1991
Poster of Prison Stories: Women on the Inside
Prison Stories: Women on the Inside
Penelope Spheeris was 45 in Prison Stories: Women on the Inside as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 26 1991
Poster of Banned in the USA
Banned in the USA
Penelope Spheeris was 44 in Banned in the USA as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 07 1990
Poster of Thunder and Mud
Thunder and Mud
Penelope Spheeris was 44 in Thunder and Mud as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 12 1990
Poster of The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years
The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years
Penelope Spheeris was 42 in The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 17 1988
Poster of Dudes
Dudes
Penelope Spheeris was 41 in Dudes as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 01 1987
Poster of Summer Camp Nightmare
Summer Camp Nightmare
Penelope Spheeris was 41 in Summer Camp Nightmare as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 17 1987
Poster of The Boys Next Door
The Boys Next Door
Penelope Spheeris was 40 in The Boys Next Door as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 14 1986
Poster of Hollywood Vice Squad
Hollywood Vice Squad
Penelope Spheeris was 40 in Hollywood Vice Squad as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 28 1986
Poster of Suburbia
Suburbia
Penelope Spheeris was 38 in Suburbia as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 13 1984
Poster of The Decline of Western Civilization
The Decline of Western Civilization
Penelope Spheeris was 35 in The Decline of Western Civilization as 'Director, Writer, Producer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 01 1981
Poster of Real Life
Real Life
Penelope Spheeris was 33 in Real Life as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 02 1979
Poster of Audience Research
Audience Research
Penelope Spheeris was 30 in Audience Research as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 10 1976
Poster of Sick
Sick
Penelope Spheeris was 30 in Sick as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 13 1975
Poster of Upcoming Season
Upcoming Season
Penelope Spheeris was 29 in Upcoming Season as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 08 1975
Poster of Open Heart Surgery
Open Heart Surgery
Penelope Spheeris was 29 in Open Heart Surgery as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 25 1975
Poster of Home Movies & Failed Candid-Camera Stunts
Home Movies & Failed Candid-Camera Stunts
Penelope Spheeris was 29 in Home Movies & Failed Candid-Camera Stunts as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 18 1975
Poster of The Impossible Truth
The Impossible Truth
Penelope Spheeris was 29 in The Impossible Truth as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 11 1975
Poster of Hats Off to Hollywood
Hats Off to Hollywood
Penelope Spheeris was 26 in Hats Off to Hollywood as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 26 1972
Poster of I Don't Know
I Don't Know
Penelope Spheeris was 25 in I Don't Know as 'Writer, Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 09 1971
Poster of Bath
Bath
Penelope Spheeris was 23 in Bath as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 26 1969
Poster of Shit
Shit
Penelope Spheeris was 23 in Shit as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 26 1969
Poster of The National Rehabilitation Center
The National Rehabilitation Center
Penelope Spheeris was 23 in The National Rehabilitation Center as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 26 1969
Poster of Uncle Tom's Fairy Tales
Uncle Tom's Fairy Tales
Penelope Spheeris was 23 in Uncle Tom's Fairy Tales as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1969
Poster of Synthesis
Synthesis
Penelope Spheeris was 22 in Synthesis as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 26 1968
Poster of Boy and Crows
Boy and Crows
Penelope Spheeris was 22 in Boy and Crows as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1968
Poster of Superman's Loneliness
Superman's Loneliness
Penelope Spheeris will be 79+ in Superman's Loneliness as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Unreleased

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Cracking Up
Cracking Up
Penelope Spheeris was 58+ in Cracking Up as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 09 2004
Poster of Danger Theatre
Danger Theatre
Penelope Spheeris was 47+ in Danger Theatre as 'Director, Creator'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jul 11 1993
Poster of Heavy Metal Heaven Hosted by Elvira
Heavy Metal Heaven Hosted by Elvira
Penelope Spheeris was 44+ in Heavy Metal Heaven Hosted by Elvira as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Dec 29 1989
Poster of Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live
Penelope Spheeris was 29+ in Saturday Night Live as 'Producer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 11 1975