Penelope Spheeris - Actor Profile

Penelope Spheeris

Directing
21Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Dec 2, 1945
Birth Place: New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

About Penelope Spheeris

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.

Best Penelope Spheeris Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Penelope Spheeris's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
At the Video Store (2019) movie poster
★10.0

At the Video Store — Equal parts personal essay, intense rumination, and playful satire, this movie laments the death of the American Video S

At the Video Store

2019•Documentary
★9.8
Brothers (1973) movie poster
★9.8

Brothers — Set in Los Angeles, Brothers tells the story of Vince, a brooding, mustachioed stud who’s visited by his kid brother Ric

Brothers

1973•Drama
★7.1
The Decline of Western Civilization (1981) movie poster
★7.1

The Decline of Western Civilization — The Los Angeles punk music scene circa 1980 is the focus of this film. With Alice Bag Band, Black Flag, Catholic Discipl

The Decline of Western Civilization

1981•Documentary
★7.1
Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession (2004) movie poster
★7.1

Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession — A documentary on the Z Channel, one of the first pay cable stations in the US, and its programming chief, Jerry Harvey.

Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession

2004•History
★7.1
Corman's World (2011) movie poster
★7.1

Corman's World — A chronicle of the long career of American filmmaker Roger Corman, the most tenacious and ingenious low-budget producer

Corman's World

2011•Documentary

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Penelope Spheeris.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2022 Brainwashed: Sex-Camera-Power Self Average Similar →
2020 Time Warp Vol. 2: Horror and Sci-Fi Self Average Similar →
2020 Time Warp Vol. 1: Midnight Madness Self Hit Similar →
2019 At the Video Store Self Super Hit Similar →
2018 Half the Picture Self Hit Similar →
2011 Corman's World Self - Filmmaker Hit Similar →
2009 Direct Your Own Damn Movie! Self Flop Similar →
2009 For the Love of Movies: The Story of American Film Criticism Self Average Similar →
2005 The Kid & I Penelope Spheeris Flop Similar →
2004 Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession Self Hit Similar →
1990 Wedding Band Nicky's Mom Flop Similar →
1990 Thunder and Mud Herself Flop Similar →
1989 Decade Self Hit Similar →
1988 Calling the Shots Self Flop Similar →
1988 The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years Self Hit Similar →
1981 The Decline of Western Civilization Self Hit Similar →
1974 The Second Coming of Suzanne Margo, Logan's Film Group Flop Similar →
1973 Brothers Penny Super Hit Similar →
1971 The Ski Bum Star the Witch Flop Similar →
N/A Superman's Loneliness - Flop Similar →
1970 Vice Hustler (uncredited) Flop Similar →

Penelope Spheeris - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Penelope Spheeris?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Penelope Spheeris is "At the Video Store" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Penelope Spheeris acted in?

Penelope Spheeris has been featured in at least 21 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Penelope Spheeris?

Other notable films include "Brothers", "The Decline of Western Civilization", and "Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession".