Penelope Spheeris
Biography
Born 12/02/1945
A figure of some note in 1980s fringe independent filmmaking, Spheeris found substantial mainstream success in the 90s helming high-profile adaptations of TV sketches, old sitcoms and other pop culture artifacts. She worked as a film editor before forming her own company, Rock 'n' Reel, through...
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Awards
- In 1998, received Sundance Film Festival Freedom of Expression Award
Highlights
- In 2005, Directed the comedy "The Kid & I," starring Tom Arnold and Joe Mantegna
- In 2003, Helmed "The Crooked E: The Unshredded Truth About Enron" a documentary on the rise and fall of the Enron company, as seen from the perspective of employee Brian Cruver
- In 2001, Helmed "We Sold Our Souls for Rock 'n Roll," a documentary on Ozzfest, the rock extravaganza produced by Sharon Osbourne
Family & Companions
- father: Greek immigrant; owned Magic Empire Shows
- Annalee Spheeris: daughter (born c. 1970)
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