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Penelope Spheeris (born December 2, 1946) is an American film director, producer, and screenwriter. She has directed both documentary and scripted films.
Penelope Spheeris. Director: Suburbia. Spheeris is often referred to as a 'rock 'n roll anthropologist'. In 1974 she formed the first Los Angeles music video production company, ROCK 'N REEL. She concluded her music video work with the Grammy-nominated, "Bohemian Rhapsody" video for "Wayne's World".
- January 1, 1
- 1.69 m
- New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
- Director, Writer, Producer
Learn about the life and work of Penelope Spheeris, a filmmaker who documented the Los Angeles punk scene and directed iconic movies like SUBURBIA and WAYNE'S WORLD. Explore her biography, filmography, awards, and contact information.
Penelope Spheeris. Director: Suburbia. Spheeris is often referred to as a 'rock 'n roll anthropologist'. In 1974 she formed the first Los Angeles music video production company, ROCK 'N REEL. She concluded her music video work with the Grammy-nominated, "Bohemian Rhapsody" video for "Wayne's World".
- December 2, 1945
Feb 6, 2017 · Twenty-five years ago, Penelope Spheeris went from indie docs to helming one of the biggest comedies of the 90s. This is what happened next.
- Garin Pirnia
Jan 30, 2019 · The humor in her movies—whether it’s the essential punk rock doc “The Decline of Western Civilization” or her irresistible 1994 homage to “The Little Rascals”—stems from her clear-eyed understanding of her characters, many of whom participate and re-establish a boy’s club-style society.
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Sep 28, 2021 · Penelope Spheeris sat down to discuss her legendary documentary trilogy The Decline of Western Civilization, which captured life in LA’s punk, metal, and gutter punk scenes.