Penelope Spheeris

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128 titles

Past Film & Video (48 titles)	Budget	Opening Weekend	Gross (US & Canada)	Gross (Worldwide)
The Taaes2008 Movie (2024) Director, Dialogue Director, Writer (screenplay by), Writer (story by) Director, Dialogue Director, Writer (screenplay by), Writer (story by) See fewer
Caveman Day (2019) (Video) - Self, Special Thanks Self, Special Thanks See fewer
My Dad, Stephanie (2019) (Short) - Special Thanks Special Thanks See fewer	$40K
Fiddlin' (2018) Special Thanks Special Thanks See fewer
The Ninth Cloud (2014) Special Thanks Special Thanks See fewer	CHF 1MM
Nosferatu vs. Father Pipecock & Sister Funk (2014) Special Thanks Special Thanks See fewer	$2MM
Balls to the Wall (2011) Director Director See fewer		$3K	$3K	$3K
A Celebration of Women Directors (2008) Special Thanks Special Thanks See fewer
What We Do Is Secret (2007) Special Thanks Special Thanks See fewer		$6K	$59K	$59K
The Kid & I (2005) Penelope Spheeris, Director, Producer Penelope Spheeris, Director, Producer See fewer	$5MM
Edgeplay (2004) Special Thanks Special Thanks See fewer	$80K
We Sold Our Souls for Rock 'n Roll (2001) Cinematographer, Director Cinematographer, Director See fewer
Hollywierd (1999) Director Director See fewer
N.Y.H.C. (1999) Special Thanks Special Thanks See fewer
No Use Walkin' When You Can Stroll (1998) (Short) - Director Director See fewer
The Thing in Bob's Garage (1998) Director Director See fewer
Senseless (1998) Director Director See fewer	$15MM	$5.3MM	$13MM	$13MM
The Decline of Western Civilization Part III (1998) Camera Operator ("b" camera), Director Camera Operator ("b" camera), Director See fewer
Black Sheep (1996) Director Director See fewer		$11MM	$32MM	$32MM
The Celluloid Closet (1995) Thanks Thanks See fewer		$95K	$1.4MM	$1.4MM
The Little Rascals (1994) Director (directed by), Writer (screenplay), Writer (story) Director (directed by), Writer (screenplay), Writer (story) See fewer	$23MM	$10MM	$52MM	$67MM
The Beverly Hillbillies (1993) Director, Producer Director, Producer See fewer	$25MM	$9.5MM	$44MM	$57MM
Wayne's World (1992) Actress (uncredited), Director Actress (uncredited), Director See fewer	$20MM	$18MM	$122MM	$183MM
Rap's Most Wanted (1991) (Video) - Director Director See fewer
Thunder and Mud (1989) Director Director See fewer
Wedding Band (1989) Nicky's Mom Nicky's Mom See fewer
The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years (1988) Director Director See fewer	$500K	$45K	$374K	$374K
Dudes (1987) Director Director See fewer
Gap-Toothed Women (1987) (Short) - Special Thanks Special Thanks See fewer
Summer Camp Nightmare (1986) Writer (screenplay) Writer (screenplay) See fewer
Hollywood Vice Squad (1986) Director Director See fewer			$50K	$50K
The Boys Next Door (1985) Punk Girl with Straw Hat on Bench (uncredited), Director Punk Girl with Straw Hat on Bench (uncredited), Director See fewer	$5MM
Suburbia (1983) Director, Writer (written by) Director, Writer (written by) See fewer	$1MM
The Decline of Western Civilization (1981) Self - Interviewer, Additional Photography (as P. Spheeris), Director, Producer (produced by) Self - Interviewer, Additional Photography (as P. Spheeris), Director, Producer (produced by) See fewer	$100K			$440
Real Life (1979) Producer Producer See fewer			$365K	$365K
The Man of Miracles (1975) Assistant Editor Assistant Editor See fewer
The Second Coming of Suzanne (1974) Margo Margo See fewer
Brothers (1973) Penny Penny See fewer
Hats Off to Hollywood (1972) (Short) - Director Director See fewer
The Ski Bum (1971) Star - the Witch Star - the Witch See fewer
I Don't Know (1971) (Short) - Director, Writer Director, Writer See fewer
Bath (1969) (Short) - Director Director See fewer
Shit (1969) (Short) - Director Director See fewer
The National Rehabilitation Center (1969) (Short) - Director Director See fewer
Uncle Tom's Fairy Tales (1969) (Short) - Director, Editor, Producer Director, Editor, Producer See fewer
Naked Angels (1969) Shirley Shirley See fewer
Boys and Crows (1968) (Short) - Director Director See fewer
Synthesis (1968) (Short) - Director Director See fewer

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Past Television (16 titles)	Episodes
The Real St. Nick (2012) (TV Movie) - Director Director See fewer
Five (2011) (TV Movie) - Director (segments: Cheyanne) Director (segments: Cheyanne) See fewer
Mississippi Rising (2005) (TV Movie) - Cinematographer Cinematographer See fewer
Cracking Up (2004) (TV Series) - Director (1 episode, 2004) Director (1 episode, 2004) See fewer Prom Night (Apr 5, 2004) Season 1, Episode 6 - Director Director See fewer	1
The 75th Annual Academy Awards (2003) (TV Special) - Director (segments: Tribute to Documentaries), Segment Producer Director (segments: Tribute to Documentaries), Segment Producer See fewer
The Crooked E: The Unshredded Truth About Enron (2003) (TV Movie) - Director Director See fewer
Dear Doughboy (2000) (TV Movie) - Director Director See fewer
Applewood 911 (1998) (TV Movie) - Director Director See fewer
Danger Theatre (1993) (TV Series) - Executive Producer (7 episodes, 1993), Writer (creator) (5 episodes, 1993), Director (3 episodes, 1993), Writer (story) (1 episode, 1993), Writer (written by) (1 episode, 1993) Executive Producer (7 episodes, 1993), Writer (creator) (5 episodes, 1993), Director (3 episodes, 1993), Writer (story) (1 episode, 1993), Writer (written by) (1 episode, 1993) See fewer Searcher in the Mist/Sex, Lies & Decaf (Aug 22, 1993) Season 1, Episode 7 - Director (segments: Searcher in the Mist, Sex, Lies & Decaf), Executive Producer, Writer (creator) (segments: Sex, Lies & Decaf ), Writer (written by) (segments: Sex, Lies & Decaf ) Director (segments: Searcher in the Mist, Sex, Lies & Decaf), Executive Producer, Writer (creator) (segments: Sex, Lies & Decaf ), Writer (written by) (segments: Sex, Lies & Decaf ) See fewer See more See fewer Loading	7
UFO Abductions (1991) (TV Movie) - Director Director See fewer
Visitors from the Unknown (1991) (TV Movie) - Director (tcm) Director (tcm) See fewer
Prison Stories: Women on the Inside (1991) (TV Movie) - Director (segments: New Chicks) Director (segments: New Chicks) See fewer
Roseanne (1989–1990) (TV Series) - Writer (story editor) (24 episodes, 1989), Writer (written by) (1 episode, 1990) Writer (story editor) (24 episodes, 1989), Writer (written by) (1 episode, 1990) See fewer Happy Birthday (May 8, 1990) Season 2, Episode 24 - Writer (story editor) Writer (story editor) See fewer See more See fewer Loading	24
Likely Stories, Vol. 4 (1983) (TV Movie) - Co-Producer (segments: A Lovely Way to Spend an Evening) Co-Producer (segments: A Lovely Way to Spend an Evening) See fewer
Saturday Night Live (1975–1976) (TV Series) - Producer (film segments) (9 episodes, 1975) Producer (film segments) (9 episodes, 1975) See fewer Elliott Gould/Anne Murray (Jan 10, 1976) Season 1, Episode 9 - Producer (film segments) Producer (film segments) See fewer See more See fewer Loading	9
The Lily Tomlin Special (1975) (TV Special) - Film Editor Film Editor See fewer

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Self (53 titles)
Artbound (2023) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2023) Self (1 episode, 2023) See fewer Chinatown Punk Wars (Oct 4, 2023) Season 14, Episode 1 - Self Self See fewer
Peter and the Acid King (2023– ) (Podcast Series) - Self - Host Self - Host See fewer
Rewind the '90s (2023) (TV Mini-series) - Self / Self - Film Director (4 episodes, 2023) Self / Self - Film Director (4 episodes, 2023) See fewer The Reality Revolution (Aug 21, 2023) Season 1, Episode 8 - Self Self See fewer See more See fewer Loading
Monday Morning Critic Podcast (2022) (Podcast Series) - Self (1 episode, 2022) Self (1 episode, 2022) See fewer Episode 279 (Feb 1, 2022) Self Self See fewer
Brainwashed: Sex-Camera-Power (2022) Self Self See fewer
Metal Hall of Fame (2021– ) (TV Series) - Self Self See fewer
Time Warp: The Greatest Cult Films of All-Time, Parts 1-3 (2020) (TV Mini-series) - Self (1 episode, 2020) Self (1 episode, 2020) See fewer Time Warp: The Greatest Cult Films of All-Time- Vol. 1 Midnight Madness (Apr 21, 2020) Season 1, Episode 1 - Self Self See fewer
At the Video Store (2019) Self Self See fewer
Punk (2019) (TV Series) - Self (2 episodes, 2019) Self (2 episodes, 2019) See fewer Part 3 (Mar 25, 2019) Season 1, Episode 3 - Self Self See fewer Part 1 (Mar 11, 2019) Season 1, Episode 1 - Self Self See fewer
The '90s Greatest (2018) (TV Mini-series) - Self - Director, Wayne's World (1 episode, 2018) Self - Director, Wayne's World (1 episode, 2018) See fewer A New Generation (Sep 10, 2018) Season 1, Episode 1 - Self - Director, Wayne's World Self - Director, Wayne's World See fewer
The '80s Greatest (2018) (TV Series) - Self - Director: Wayne's World (1 episode, 2018) Self - Director: Wayne's World (1 episode, 2018) See fewer Greed Is Good (Aug 27, 2018) Season 1, Episode 8 - Self - Director: Wayne's World Self - Director: Wayne's World See fewer
LAGFF Orpheus Awards 2018 (2018) (TV Series) - Self - Presenter (1 episode, 2018) Self - Presenter (1 episode, 2018) See fewer 12th Orpheus Awards (Jun 10, 2018) Season 1, Episode 12 - Self - Presenter Self - Presenter See fewer
Half the Picture (2018) Self Self See fewer
Talk Is Jericho (2017) (Podcast Series) - Self - Guest (1 episode, 2017) Self - Guest (1 episode, 2017) See fewer 25th Anniversary of Wayne's World with Director Penelope Spheeris (Feb 15, 2017) Self - Guest Self - Guest See fewer
The Eighties (2016) (TV Mini-series) - Self - Filmmaker (1 episode, 2016) Self - Filmmaker (1 episode, 2016) See fewer 'Video Killed the Radio Star' (May 19, 2016) Season 1, Episode 7 - Self - Filmmaker Self - Filmmaker See fewer
Laugh Out Loud: The Funniest Films Ever (2015) (TV Movie) - Self - Director, Wayne's World Self - Director, Wayne's World See fewer
Penelope Spheeris: An IU Cinema Exclusive (2015) (Short) - Self Self See fewer
WTF with Marc Maron (2015) (Podcast Series) - Self - Guest (1 episode, 2015) Self - Guest (1 episode, 2015) See fewer Penelope Spheeris (Jun 29, 2015) Season 1, Episode 615 - Self - Guest Self - Guest See fewer
Backseat Filmmaker (2015– ) (TV Series) - Self Self See fewer
D.I.Y. (2014) (Short) - Self Self See fewer
AM Northwest (2013) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2013) Self (1 episode, 2013) See fewer Hollywood Director Penelope Spheeris & POWFest (Mar 8, 2013) Self Self See fewer
50 Documentaries to See Before You Die (2011) (TV Series) - Self - Filmmaker / Self - 'The Decline of Western Civilization' Director (3 episodes, 2011) Self - Filmmaker / Self - 'The Decline of Western Civilization' Director (3 episodes, 2011) See fewer Episode 4 (Aug 23, 2011) Season 1, Episode 4 - Self - Filmmaker Self - Filmmaker See fewer See more See fewer Loading
Charlie Sheen: Bad Boy on the Edge (2011) (TV Movie) - Self Self See fewer
Corman's World: Exploits of a Hollywood Rebel (2011) Self Self See fewer
Direct Your Own Damn Movie! (2009) (Video) - Self Self See fewer
For the Love of Movies: The Story of American Film Criticism (2009) Self Self See fewer
Biography (2008) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2008) Self (1 episode, 2008) See fewer Bret Michaels (2008) Season 21, Episode 44 - Self Self See fewer
The UCLA Dynasty (2007) (TV Movie) - Self - UCLA Student 1967 - 1970 Self - UCLA Student 1967 - 1970 See fewer
Greatest Ever Comedy Movies (2006) (TV Special) - Self Self See fewer
The Henry Rollins Show (2006) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2006) Self (1 episode, 2006) See fewer Penelope Spheeris/John Doe (May 27, 2006) Season 1, Episode 9 - Self Self See fewer
VH1's Heavy: The Story of Metal (2006) (TV Movie) - Self Self See fewer
The 50 Greatest Comedy Films (2006) (TV Special) - Self Self See fewer
California Entertainment Weekly (2005–2006) (TV Series) - Self - Hollywood Film Director (2005) Self - Hollywood Film Director (2005) See fewer
101 Reasons the 90's Ruled (2004) (TV Movie) - Self Self See fewer
The Story of Bohemian Rhapsody (2004) (TV Movie) - Self Self See fewer
VH1 Goes Inside (2004) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2004) Self (1 episode, 2004) See fewer Awesome Movie Songs (May 29, 2004) Season 2, Episode 5 - Self Self See fewer
Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession (2004) (TV Movie) - Self - Filmmaker Self - Filmmaker See fewer
Hollywood High (2003) (TV Movie) - Self Self See fewer
Independent View (2002– ) (TV Series) - Self Self See fewer
VH1 Presents the 80's (2001) (TV Mini-series) - Self (5 episodes, 2001) Self (5 episodes, 2001) See fewer Hour 5: Impact (Nov 6, 2001) Season 1, Episode 5 - Self Self See fewer See more See fewer Loading
The Greatest (2000–2001) (TV Series) - Self (2 episodes, 2000) Self (2 episodes, 2000) See fewer 100 Most Shocking Moments in Rock and Roll History (May 14, 2001) Self Self See fewer Vh1 100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock (Nov 22, 2000) Self Self See fewer
Behind the Music (2001) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2001) Self (1 episode, 2001) See fewer Megadeth (Apr 22, 2001) Season 4, Episode 25 - Self Self See fewer
E! True Hollywood Story (2001) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2001) Self (1 episode, 2001) See fewer Ernest Goes to Hollywood: Jim Varney (Jan 9, 2001) Season 4, Episode 50 - Self Self See fewer
100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock (2000) (TV Mini-series) - Self (2 episodes, 2000) Self (2 episodes, 2000) See fewer S1.5 . Episode # 1.5 (Nov 16, 2000) Season 1, Episode 5 - Self Self See fewer Episode #1.4 (Nov 15, 2000) Season 1, Episode 4 - Self Self See fewer
Un-Defining Punk (2000) (Video) - Self Self See fewer
VideoZone (1999) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1999) Self (1 episode, 1999) See fewer Blood Dolls (Aug 31, 1999) Season 2, Episode 37 - Self Self See fewer
Intimate Portrait (1998) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1998) Self (1 episode, 1998) See fewer Lea Thompson (1998) Self Self See fewer
VH1 Presents the 70's (1996) (TV Mini-series) - Self (2 episodes, 1996) Self (2 episodes, 1996) See fewer Power to the People (Aug 20, 1996) Season 1, Episode 1 - Self Self See fewer Disco Explosion (Aug 23, 1996) Self Self See fewer
Lauren Hutton and... (1996) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1996) Self (1 episode, 1996) See fewer Penelope Spheeris (Mar 25, 1996) Season 1, Episode 128 - Self Self See fewer
Stand Up Comedy Specials (1996) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1996) Self (1 episode, 1996) See fewer Troy Afenir (Feb 2, 1996) Season 1, Episode 11 - Self Self See fewer
Decade (1989) (TV Movie) - Self Self See fewer
Calling the Shots (1988) Self Self See fewer
Give 'em What They Want (1971) Self Self See fewer

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Archive Footage (5 titles)
TopTenz (2022) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2022) Self (1 episode, 2022) See fewer 10 Infamous Movies That Were Never Released (Aug 2, 2022) Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer
Both Sides of the Law (2019) (Video) - Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer
Give Us Your Money (2019) (Video) - Self (archive footage) (uncredited) Self (archive footage) (uncredited) See fewer
Tales from the End Zone (2019) (Video) - Self (archive footage) (uncredited) Self (archive footage) (uncredited) See fewer
E! True Hollywood Story (2001) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2001) Self (1 episode, 2001) See fewer The Beverly Hillbillies (Jan 7, 2001) Season 5, Episode 1 - Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer

Other (6 titles)
Queen: Bohemian Rhapsody (Wayne's World Version) (1992) (Music Video) - Director Director See fewer
Megadeth: No More Mr. Nice Guy (1990) (Music Video) - Director Director See fewer
Bonfire: Sword & Stone (1989) (Music Video) - Director Director See fewer
Megadeth: In My Darkest Hour (1988) (Music Video) - Director Director See fewer
Night Ranger: I Did It for Love (1988) (Music Video) - Director Director See fewer
Megadeth: Wake Up Dead (1987) (Music Video) - Director Director See fewer

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