Valerie Faris

Directing

Born: 1958-10-20
From: Los Angeles, California, USA
Gender: Female
Popularity: 0.5

Also Known As

Valerie Jean 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.

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Awards & Nominations4 won · 7 nominated

🏆 Won

Independent Spirit Award for Best Director

Little Miss Sunshine

2007
🏆 Won

César Award for Best Foreign Film

Little Miss Sunshine

2007
Nominated

César Award for Best Foreign Film

Little Miss Sunshine

2007
Nominated

BAFTA Award for Best Direction

Little Miss Sunshine

2007
Nominated

Independent Spirit Award for Best Director

Little Miss Sunshine

2007
Nominated

Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Comedy Film

Little Miss Sunshine

2006
Nominated

Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directing – Feature Film

Little Miss Sunshine

2006
🏆 Won

Grammy Award for Best Music Video

1999
Nominated

Grammy Award for Best Music Video

1999
🏆 Won

Grammy Award for Best Music Film

1989
Nominated

Grammy Award for Best Music Film

1989