Penelope Spheeris
1945
Introduction
Penelope Spheeris (born December 2, 1945) is an American filmmaker. Her best-known works include The Decline of Western Civilization trilogy of music documentaries (1981-98), each covering an aspect of Los Angeles underground culture, and has been referred to as a "Rock 'n Roll anthropologist." She is also known for directing the comedy films Wayne's World (1992, her highest-grossing film), Dudes (1987) and The Beverly Hillbillies (1993).
Wikidata identifier
Q441578
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