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Penelope Spheeris

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Birth date

December 2, 1945

Birth place

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.

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