Valerie Faris
Known for
Directing
Born
October 20, 1958 (age 67)
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.
Best known work
Little Miss Sunshine
2006
Battle of the Sexes
2017
Ruby Sparks
2012
Living with Yourself
2019
Fleishman Is in Trouble
2022
Stick
2025
Mr. Show with Bob and David
1995
The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years
1988
Janet Jackson: From Janet. To Damita Jo: The Videos
2004
The Smashing Pumpkins - Greatest Hits Video Collection
2001Filmography
2025
2022
2019
2017
Battle of the SexesDirector
2016
2015
2012
Ruby SparksDirector
2007
Students of 'The Graduate'as Herself
2007
Students of 'The Graduate'as Self
2006
Little Miss SunshineDirector
2005
2005
The Check UpDirector
2004
2004
2003
2001
1999
1996
The Smashing Pumpkins: 1979Director
1995
1995
R.E.M.: Rough CutDirector, Producer
1994
1993
The Jim Rose Circus SideshowDirector
1989
ShadrachDirector
1988