Herschell Gordon Lewis
Known For Directing
- Born
- Died
- Age at Death
- 90
- Place of birth
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
- Gender
- Male
Also Known As
Lewis H. Gordon · Mark Hansen · Marvin Lester · H.G. Lewis · Herschell G. Lewis · Georges Parades
Biography
Herschell Gordon Lewis (June 15, 1926 – September 26, 2016) was an American filmmaker, best known for creating the 'splatter' subgenre of horror films. He is often called the 'Godfather of Gore' (a title also given to Lucio Fulci), though his film career included works in a range of exploitation film genres including juvenile delinquent films, nudie-cuties, two children's films, and at least one rural comedy.
Filmography
As Director (6)
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Blood Feast 2 - All You Can Eat
2002
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The Gore Gore Girls
1972
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She Devils on Wheels
1968
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A Taste of Blood
1967
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2000 Maniacs
1964
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Blood Feast
1963
As Actor (4)
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Terror Toons 3
2015
Himself
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Smash Cut
2009
Fred Sandy / Radio Announcer
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A Taste of Blood
1967
The Limey Seaman / Baron Khron (voice) (as Seymour Sheldon)
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Blood Feast
1963
Radio Announcer (voice) (uncredited)