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
Battle of the Sexes
Ruby Sparks
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
Janet Jackson: From Janet. To Damita Jo: The Videos
The Jim Rose Circus Sideshow
R.E.M.: In View 1988-2003 (The Best of R.E.M.)
R.E.M.: Rough Cut

Top Movie Credits

Little Miss Sunshine Director
Battle of the Sexes Director
Ruby Sparks 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
Janet Jackson: From Janet. To Damita Jo: The Videos Director
The Jim Rose Circus Sideshow Director
R.E.M.: In View 1988-2003 (The Best of R.E.M.) Director
R.E.M.: Rough Cut Producer