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Wes Craven
Director

Wes Craven

2 Aug 1939Born
30 Aug 2015Died
76Age at death
55Credits

Biography

Wesley Earl "Wes" Craven (August 2, 1939 – August 30, 2015) was a prolific and influential American film director, writer, producer, and occasional actor known for his pioneering work in the horror genre, and particularly in the teen slasher subgenre. Among his best-known works are such landmark films as "The Last House on the Left" (1972), "The Hills Have Eyes" (1977), "A Nightmare on Elm Street" (1984) and the "Scream" series (1996–2011).

Known for

Filmography

  1. 2020AGFA Mystery Mixtape #2: Later in L.A.Film: (archive footage)
  2. 2020The AGFA Mystery Mixtape VaultFilm: (archive footage)
  3. 2013It's a Miserable LifeFilm: Writer
  4. 2011Scream 4Film: Director
  5. 2010My Soul to TakeFilm: Director, Writer
  6. 2010Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street LegacySeries (2 episodes)
  7. 2007Diary of the DeadFilm: Newsreader (voice) (uncredited)
  8. 2007On the LotSeries (1 episode)
  9. 2007The Hills Have Eyes 2Film: Writer
  10. 2006PulseFilm: Screenplay
  11. 2006Paris Je T'aimeFilm: La victime de la vampire (Quartier de la Madeleine), Director, Writer
  12. 2006The TripperFilm: Hippie (uncredited)
  13. 2005Red EyeFilm: Airline Passenger (uncredited), Director
  14. 2005Becoming a WerewolfFilm: Wes Craven
  15. 2005CursedFilm: Director
  16. 2004Boston LegalSeries: Wes Craven (1 episode)
  17. 2004Tales from the CrapperFilm: Party Goer (uncredited)
  18. 2002Tales That'll Tear Your Heart OutFilm: Undead Cowboy (uncredited), Director
  19. 2001Jay and Silent Bob Strike BackFilm: Wes Craven
  20. 2000Welcome to HollywoodFilm: Wes Craven
  21. 2000Scream 3Film: Man with Video Camera on Studio Tour (uncredited), Director
  22. 1999Music of the HeartFilm: Director
  23. 1999Stark Raving MadSeries: Terrance Sterling (1 episode)
  24. 1997Scream 2Film: Doctor (uncredited), Director
  25. 1996ScreamFilm: Fred (uncredited), Director
  26. 1996Shadow Zone: The Undead ExpressFilm: Counsellor
  27. 1996E! True Hollywood StorySeries (2 episodes)
  28. 1995Vampire in BrooklynFilm: Director
  29. 1995The FearFilm: Dr. Arnold
  30. 1994Wes Craven's New NightmareFilm: Wes Craven, Director, Writer
  31. 1993Body BagsFilm: Pasty Faced Man
  32. 1993The Nightmare Begins AgainFilm: Creator
  33. 1992Nightmare CafeSeries: Director, Creator (1 episode)
  34. 1991The People Under the StairsFilm: Writer, Director
  35. 1990Night VisionsFilm: Director, Writer
  36. 1989The People Next DoorSeries: Creator
  37. 1989ShockerFilm: Man Neighbor, Director, Writer
  38. 1988Freddy's NightmaresSeries: Creator
  39. 1988The Serpent and the RainbowFilm: Director
  40. 1987A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream WarriorsFilm: Screenplay
  41. 1986Deadly FriendFilm: Director
  42. 1986CasebustersFilm: Director
  43. 1985The Twilight ZoneSeries: (segment "Children's Zoo"), Director (1 episode)
  44. 1985The Hills Have Eyes Part 2Film: Director, Writer
  45. 1985ChillerFilm: Director
  46. 1984A Nightmare on Elm StreetFilm: Director, Writer
  47. 1984Invitation to HellFilm: Director
  48. 1982Swamp ThingFilm: Director, Writer
  49. 1981Deadly BlessingFilm: Director, Screenplay
  50. 1979Stranger in Our HouseFilm: Director
  51. 1977The Hills Have EyesFilm: Director, Writer
  52. 1976Sweet CakesFilm: Photographer (uncredited)
  53. 1975The Fireworks WomanFilm: Nicholas Burns / The Fireworks Man (uncredited), Director, Writer
  54. 1973It Happened in HollywoodFilm: Kings Litter Bearer
  55. 1972The Last House on the LeftFilm: Director, Writer

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