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Valerie Faris

Director, Producer, Actor, Additional CreditsBorn October 20, 1958 (67 years)
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.

Movies & Shows on Plex

  • The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years

Known For

  • Little Miss Sunshine
  • Battle of the Sexes
  • Ruby Sparks
  • Fleishman Is in Trouble
  • Living with Yourself
  • Stick
  • The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years
  • Mr. Show
  • Highston

Featured Videos

  • Battle Of The Sexes: Jonathan Dayton & Valerie Faris On What Drew Them To The Project
    Battle Of The Sexes: Jonathan Dayton & Valerie Faris On What Drew Them To The ProjectBattle of the SexesBehind the Scenes

Valerie Faris Filmography

2025
Stick (TV Series) · as Executive Producer
2022
Fleishman Is in Trouble (TV Series) · as Executive Producer
2019
Living with Yourself (TV Series) · as Executive Producer
2015
Highston (TV Series) · as Executive Producer
1993
1990
1989
1988

2024
The 75th Primetime Emmy Awards · as Self - Nominee
2012
2007
2005
Made In Hollywood (TV Series) · as Self
2002
Last Call with Carson Daly (TV Series) · as Self - Guest
1999
Making the Video (TV Series) · as Self

1994

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