Valerie Faris
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.
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Acting Credits
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Crew Credits
Acting
Crew
Movie
Little Miss Sunshine
Director
2006
Movie
Battle of the Sexes
Director
2017
Movie
Ruby Sparks
Director
2012
TV
Living with Yourself
Executive Producer
2019
TV
Fleishman Is in Trouble
Executive Producer
2022
TV
Stick
Executive Producer
2025
TV
Mr. Show with Bob and David
Director
1995
Movie
The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years
Producer
1988
Movie
Janet Jackson: From Janet. To Damita Jo: The Videos
Director
2004
Movie
The Smashing Pumpkins - Greatest Hits Video Collection
Director
2001
Movie
Weezer: Video Capture Device - Treasures from the Vault 1991-2002
Director
2004
Movie
The Jim Rose Circus Sideshow
Director
1993