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Valerie Faris

Valerie Faris

DirectorProducerActor Oct 20 (age 67) Los Angeles, California, USA 1988–2025 (37 year career)
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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
Film

Little Miss Sunshine

Director
Ruby Sparks
Film

Ruby Sparks

Director
Battle of the Sexes
Film

Battle of the Sexes

Director
Living with Yourself
Film

Living with Yourself

Director
Fleishman Is in Trouble
Film

Fleishman Is in Trouble

Director
Mr. Show with Bob and David
Film

Mr. Show with Bob and David

Director
Stick
Film

Stick

Director
The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years
Film

The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years

Producer

Filmography