Date of Birth:

Dec 02, 1945 (81 years)

Place of Birth:

New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Biography:

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.