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 Smashing Pumpkins - Greatest Hits Video Collection
R.E.M.: Rough Cut
Students of 'The Graduate'
Janet Jackson: janet.
The Check Up
The 4%: Film's Gender Problem

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 Smashing Pumpkins - Greatest Hits Video Collection Director
R.E.M.: Rough Cut Producer
Students of 'The Graduate' Herself
Janet Jackson: janet.
The Check Up Director
The 4%: Film's Gender Problem Self