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Wes Craven

Wes Craven

Birthday: 1939-08-02 | Place of Birth: Cleveland, Ohio, USA

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).

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Known For

Acting

Year
Title

Role

2011
I Am Nancy

as    Himself

2004
The Thick Brown Line

as    Himself

2002
Masters of Horror

as    Self

2001
The American Nightmare

as    Self

1999
Welcome to Primetime

as    Himself

1996
Shadow Zone: The Undead Express

as    Counsellor

1994
New Nightmare

as    Wes Craven

1989
Gorgon Video Magazine

as    Himself

1975
The Fireworks Woman

as    Nicholas Burns (uncredited)