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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'.
Sat, Dec 15 2012
Poster of Five
Five
Penelope Spheeris was
65 in Five
as 'Director'.
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'.
Sat, Apr 30 2011
Poster of The Kid & I
The Kid & I
Penelope Spheeris was
60 in The Kid & I
as 'Director, Producer'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
Mon, Aug 16 1999
Poster of Hollywierd
Hollywierd
Penelope Spheeris was
53 in Hollywierd
as 'Director'.
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'.
Wed, Aug 26 1998
Poster of Senseless
Senseless
Penelope Spheeris was
52 in Senseless
as 'Director'.
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'.
Thu, Jan 15 1998
Poster of Black Sheep
Black Sheep
Penelope Spheeris was
50 in Black Sheep
as 'Director'.
Thu, Feb 01 1996
Poster of The Little Rascals
The Little Rascals
Penelope Spheeris was
48 in The Little Rascals
as 'Director, Screenplay, Story'.
Fri, Aug 05 1994
Poster of The Beverly Hillbillies
The Beverly Hillbillies
Penelope Spheeris was
47 in The Beverly Hillbillies
as 'Director, Producer'.
Fri, Oct 15 1993
Poster of Wayne's World
Wayne's World
Penelope Spheeris was
46 in Wayne's World
as 'Director'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
Tue, Aug 07 1990
Poster of Thunder and Mud
Thunder and Mud
Penelope Spheeris was
44 in Thunder and Mud
as 'Director'.
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'.
Fri, Jun 17 1988
Poster of Dudes
Dudes
Penelope Spheeris was
41 in Dudes
as 'Director'.
Sat, Aug 01 1987
Poster of Summer Camp Nightmare
Summer Camp Nightmare
Penelope Spheeris was
41 in Summer Camp Nightmare
as 'Screenplay'.
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'.
Fri, Mar 14 1986
Poster of Hollywood Vice Squad
Hollywood Vice Squad
Penelope Spheeris was
40 in Hollywood Vice Squad
as 'Director'.
Fri, Feb 28 1986
Poster of Suburbia
Suburbia
Penelope Spheeris was
38 in Suburbia
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
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'.
Wed, Jul 01 1981
Poster of Real Life
Real Life
Penelope Spheeris was
33 in Real Life
as 'Producer'.
Fri, Mar 02 1979
Poster of Audience Research
Audience Research
Penelope Spheeris was
30 in Audience Research
as 'Producer'.
Sat, Jan 10 1976
Poster of Sick
Sick
Penelope Spheeris was
30 in Sick
as 'Producer'.
Sat, Dec 13 1975
Poster of Upcoming Season
Upcoming Season
Penelope Spheeris was
29 in Upcoming Season
as 'Producer'.
Sat, Nov 08 1975
Poster of Open Heart Surgery
Open Heart Surgery
Penelope Spheeris was
29 in Open Heart Surgery
as 'Producer'.
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'.
Sat, Oct 18 1975
Poster of The Impossible Truth
The Impossible Truth
Penelope Spheeris was
29 in The Impossible Truth
as 'Producer'.
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'.
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'.
Tue, Nov 09 1971
Poster of Bath
Bath
Penelope Spheeris was
23 in Bath
as 'Director'.
Tue, Aug 26 1969
Poster of Shit
Shit
Penelope Spheeris was
23 in Shit
as 'Director'.
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'.
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'.
Wed, Jan 01 1969
Poster of Synthesis
Synthesis
Penelope Spheeris was
22 in Synthesis
as 'Director'.
Mon, Aug 26 1968
Poster of Boy and Crows
Boy and Crows
Penelope Spheeris was
22 in Boy and Crows
as 'Director'.
Mon, Jan 01 1968
Poster of Superman's Loneliness
Superman's Loneliness
Penelope Spheeris will be
79+ in Superman's Loneliness
as 'Director'.
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TV Shows (As Crew)

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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'.
First Air Date
Tue, Mar 09 2004
Poster of Danger Theatre
Danger Theatre
Penelope Spheeris was
47+ in Danger Theatre
as 'Director, Creator'.
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'.
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'.
First Air Date
Sat, Oct 11 1975