Known for
Directing
Credits
22
Gender
Woman
Birthday
20 Oct 1958 (65)
Place of birth
Los Angeles, California, USA
Also known as
Valerie Jean Faris
Valerie Faris
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
Acting roles
| Year | Movie / TV show / Other | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | The 4%: Film's Gender Problem | Self |
| 2007 | Students of 'The Graduate' | Self |
Credits
| Year | Movie / TV show / Other | Role |
|---|---|---|
| — | The Invite | Director |
| 2022 | Fleishman Is in Trouble | Executive Producer |
| 2022 | Fleishman Is in Trouble | Director |
| 2019 | Living with Yourself | Executive Producer |
| 2019 | Living with Yourself | Director |
| 2017 | Battle of the Sexes | Director |
| 2015 | Highston | Creator |
| 2012 | Ruby Sparks | Director |
| 2006 | Little Miss Sunshine | Director |
| 2005 | The Offspring - Complete Music Video Collection | Director |
| 2005 | The Check Up | Director |
| 2004 | Janet Jackson: From Janet. To Damita Jo: The Videos | Director |
| 2004 | Weezer: Video Capture Device - Treasures from the Vault 1991-2002 | Director |
| 2003 | R.E.M.: In View 1988-2003 (The Best of R.E.M.) | Director |
| 2001 | The Smashing Pumpkins - Greatest Hits Video Collection | Director |
| 1999 | Making the Video | Director |
| 1995 | Mr. Show with Bob and David | Director |
| 1995 | R.E.M.: Rough Cut | Producer |
| 1995 | R.E.M.: Rough Cut | Director |
| 1988 | The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years | Producer |