Valerie Faris

Born: 1958-10-20

Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, USA

Biography

Valerie Faris (born October 20, 1958) is an American music video and film director. She and filmmaker husband Jonathan Dayton received critical acclaim for their feature film directorial debut, Little Miss Sunshine (2006). Later they directed the romantic comedy-drama Ruby Sparks (2012), and the biographical sports drama Battle of the Sexes (2017). Their most recent directing project is the Netflix comedy series, Living with Yourself, starring Paul Rudd.

Known For

Little Miss Sunshine
Ruby Sparks
Battle of the Sexes
The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years
The 4%: Film's Gender Problem
Weezer: Video Capture Device - Treasures from the Vault 1991-2002
R.E.M.: Rough Cut
The Smashing Pumpkins: 1979
The Jim Rose Circus Sideshow
Janet Jackson: From Janet. To Damita Jo: The Videos

Top Movie Credits

Little Miss Sunshine Director
Ruby Sparks Director
Battle of the Sexes Director
The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years Producer
The 4%: Film's Gender Problem Self
Weezer: Video Capture Device - Treasures from the Vault 1991-2002 Director
R.E.M.: Rough Cut Producer
The Smashing Pumpkins: 1979 Director
The Jim Rose Circus Sideshow Director
Janet Jackson: From Janet. To Damita Jo: The Videos Director