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Valerie Faris

Directing

1.7 Popularity Oct 20, 1958 (66 years old) Los Angeles, California, USA

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 bio...

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.

Filmography 28

2025
Stick TV

Executive Producer

2025
Stick TV

Director

2022
Fleishman Is in Trouble TV

Executive Producer

2022
2019
Living with Yourself TV

Executive Producer

2019
2017
Battle of the Sexes Movie

Director

2015
Highston TV

Creator

2012
Ruby Sparks Movie

Director

2007
2006
Little Miss Sunshine Movie

Director

2005
The Check Up Movie

Director

1999
Making the Video TV

Director

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Personal Details

Known For Directing
Gender Female
Birthday October 20, 1958 (66 years old)
Place of Birth Los Angeles, California, USA
Also Known As Valerie Jean Faris
Years Active 1988 - 2025
Popularity 1.7
Career Stats
28 Total Credits
2 Movie Roles
2 Photos