7.3Directing
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
Filmography
24 titles · Newest first · Cast and crew credits
Stick
2025 · TV Show
Executive Producer · Director
Fleishman Is in Trouble
2022 · TV Show
Executive Producer · Director
Living with Yourself
2019 · TV Show
Executive Producer · Director
Battle of the Sexes
2017 · Movie
Director
The 4%: Film's Gender Problem
2016 · Movie
Self
Highston
2015 · TV Show
Creator
Ruby Sparks
2012 · Movie
Director
Students of 'The Graduate'
2007 · Movie
Herself
Students of 'The Graduate'
2007 · Movie
Self
Little Miss Sunshine
2006 · Movie
Director
The Check Up
2005 · Movie
Director
The Offspring - Complete Music Video Collection
2005 · Movie
Director
Janet Jackson: From Janet. To Damita Jo: The Videos
2004 · Movie
Director
Weezer: Video Capture Device - Treasures from the Vault 1991-2002
2004 · Movie
Director
R.E.M.: In View 1988-2003 (The Best of R.E.M.)
2003 · Movie
Director
The Smashing Pumpkins - Greatest Hits Video Collection
2001 · Movie
Director
Making the Video
1999 · TV Show
Director
The Smashing Pumpkins: 1979
1996 · Movie
Director
Mr. Show with Bob and David
1995 · TV Show
Director
R.E.M.: Rough Cut
1995 · Movie
Director · Producer
Janet Jackson: janet.
1994 · Movie
Cast
The Jim Rose Circus Sideshow
1993 · Movie
Director
Shadrach
1989 · Movie
Director
The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years
1988 · Movie
Producer